Tina Marie (Van Horn) Knudson

Tina Marie (Van Horn) Knudson-Raytown-Heartland Cremation and Burial Society

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Tina Marie (Van Horn) Knudson, 49, passed away at her home in Kansas City, MO on February 20, 2026. Born in Janesville, WI on March 24, 1976, she was the beloved daughter of Jeffrey and Kristy (Hedegaard) Van Horn. Tina graduated from Milton, WI, schools in 1994, earning the distinction of finishing third in her class. She was raised in Milton and lived in Janesville, WI and Kansas City, MO, dedicating nearly 25 years of her career to General Motors. Tina was a proud member of UAW Local 95.

Tina will be fondly remembered for her deep love of dogs and the joy she found in spending time with her great nieces, Ellianna and Braylee, and her great nephew, Kohen. She possessed a spunky yet kind soul, always caring for her dogs and happily babysitting the “Greats”. Tina found delight in watching and attending games of her favorite sports teams, which included the Wisconsin Badgers, Packers, Brewers, as well as the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals.

Tina is survived by her parents, Jeffrey and Kristy; sister, Shanda (Van Horn) Jensen and husband, John; niece, Kylie and her fiancé Robbie; nephews, Mitchell and his wife Brooke Jensen, and Matthew and his wife Amber Jensen. She also leaves behind numerous great nieces and great nephews as well as other cherished family members an friends, especially her friend for years “Sloat”.

She was preceded in death by: grandparents, Elton and Allie (Koeppe) Van Horn and Jake and Ruth (Hosmer) Hedegaard; aunts, Rene and Cora; uncles, Pete, Scott and Kevin.

A celebration of Tina’s life will be held after the family returns to Wisconsin.

Tina cared deeply for dogs and donations to an animal shelter in her name would be appreciated.

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  1. Samantha Wohlford on March 5, 2026 at 7:47 am

    My prayers are with you Shanda and your family. Tina had a laugh that could be heard from lines away. I will miss it.



  2. Bob and Bonnie Stevens on March 5, 2026 at 8:02 am

    So very sorry Kristy and Jeff, we have you and your family in our prayers. Thank you for being such wonderful neighbors and friends.



  3. Jason Workman on March 5, 2026 at 8:30 am

    I’m so sorry for your loss. Tina and I worked together on the motor line for a long time. We worked side by side. She was one of the nicest I have ever met. Her laugh and she made sure everyone heard her. Tina will be missed by all. You are forever in my heart Tina.



  4. Jill E. on March 5, 2026 at 8:48 am

    My sincere condolences to you all. Tina had the biggest smile and I admire her love for her furbabies. She will be missed!



  5. Robbie Williams on March 5, 2026 at 9:00 am

    I loved Tina Marie’s name. She has the same name as my favorite artist. So at work, I used to sing to her when I would walk by. Her love for dogs was contagious. Everyone who worked at General Motors, if you didn’t have a dog, she got you one. My condolences go out to the family.



  6. Danny and Phyllis Hinsley on March 5, 2026 at 9:35 am

    Sorry for your loss.
    Prayers and thoughts for your family.



  7. Carol Parks on March 5, 2026 at 11:14 am

    My original comment didn’t go through. Tina is my niece that I love. She will be missed. Her pain is gone. She is flying with the angels.



  8. Rosemary Valentine and Les Marzahl on March 5, 2026 at 1:58 pm

    We are heartbroken knowing her struggles in life could not be cured! Our deepest condolences.



  9. Angie Hellinger on March 6, 2026 at 8:01 am

    Shanda- so sorry for your family loss! My thoughts and prayers go out to you all! Tina was always so nice and willing to help others.



  10. MaryAnn Knudsen on March 6, 2026 at 1:00 pm

    I’m truly sorry to hear about this. Please remember that so many of us are here for you. Sending hugs to you all.



  11. Denise Woodard on March 6, 2026 at 2:34 pm

    My thoughts & prayers are with you all. I’m so sorry for your loss. Tina was always so nice & caring! Sending love to you.



  12. Vickie Dawdy on March 6, 2026 at 4:58 pm

    I am so sorry for your loss. Tina always had a smile on her face such a Beautiful person inside and out she will truly be missed



  13. Dan Redmon on March 6, 2026 at 8:00 pm

    I send you prayers of comfort, peace and the blessing of many fond memories. Tina was absolutely one of my very favorite coworkers. She was ornery, funny and blast to be around. There are people who you look forward to being around & Tina is indeed that type of person. She made each day brighter and less mundane



  14. Chris Knight on March 6, 2026 at 10:36 pm

    Sorry for your loss, Tina was very great to work with on the motor line and I will miss her!



  15. Dave Martin on March 8, 2026 at 5:59 pm

    My thoughts and prayers go out to the Van Horn family. Worked next to Tina for several years at Janesville plant. 🙏🙏🙏



  16. Christopher Gannon-Meehan on March 21, 2026 at 4:59 am

    Tina was a daughter, a sister, and a woman of fierce loyalty with a heart that felt everything deeply. In our short time together, she finally found what most people spend a lifetime searching for: her person and her peace.
    In that connection, she finally felt complete. I am profoundly grateful that I was the one she chose to share her heart with, and that I was the last person to hold her in this life. Even though our time was far too short, she didn’t leave this world unloved. She left knowing she truly mattered—to the family who raised her, to the animals she fought for, and most of all, to me.
    Tina, you were never “too much”; you were everything. You have found your rest, and I carry the warmth of your love with me every day. You will always have that special place of your own in my heart and soul until we see each other again.
    ❤️
    Chris



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