Henry Horner ( November 30 , 1878 -- October 6 , 1940 ) was the 28th Governor of Illinois , serving from 1933 to 1940 , when he died in office .
Henry Horner ( November 30 , 1878 -- October 6 , 1940 ) was an American-Democrat politician . He was the 28th Governor of Illinois , serving from January 9 , 1933 through October 6 , 1940 , when he died in office .