Obituaries
Sharon L. Horvat, age 67, a longtime resident of Plainfield, IL
She was a dedicated volunteer at the Midwest Greyhound Adoption group. Sharon fostered many greyhounds through the years.
Sharon L. Horvat, age 67, a longtime resident of Plainfield, IL, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, IL after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on July 27, 1958, in Joliet, IL.
Beloved daughter of the late George M. Horvat and Mary A. (nee Troutman) Rugroden, loving friend of many.
Sharon was employed for many years by the Dial Corporation (and later became VVF Illinois Services LLC), Montgomery, IL, and worked in the engineering department. Most recently, she worked part time as a manager at Soap Opera Laundromat in Plainfield.
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Sharon loved horses and participating in equestrian events. She was a dedicated volunteer at the Midwest Greyhound Adoption group since the early 1990’s. Sharon fostered many greyhounds who needed additional care and training through the years. She believed that every greyhound deserved a soft bed and a loving home after their racing days were over.
Sharon enjoyed participating in Dog agility, a sport where a handler directs their dog through a timed obstacle course, focusing on speed and accuracy. She was currently a "dog mom" to her beloved greyhounds, Amber, Onyx, Salsa, and her current foster dog Jett.
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Sharon was an avid reader and relished time spent curled up on the couch surrounded by her hounds. She also enjoyed dining out with friends and catching up on all the important events in their lives. Those who knew Sharon, admired how generous she was with her time and resources. She was always willing lend a hand to anyone in need. She had a deep faith in God and was known for her kind and generous nature. She was a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity and helped build homes for the less fortunate on a trip to the Philippines. Sharon will be remembered for her wonderful sense of humor and her sharp wit.
A memorial visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, 10:00-11:30 AM at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville.
A celebration of Sharon’s life will follow on Tuesday, 11:30 AM in the funeral home.
Interment will be private.
To honor Sharon’s passion for animal welfare, donations may be made in Sharon’s memory to: Midwest Greyhound Adoption, P.O. Box 338, Sugar Grove, IL 60554, (630) 466-4022, https://www.midwestgreyhound.o...
For more information, please call (630) 355-0213 or visit www.friedrich-jones.com
