Harlan C. Wybourn 85, of Lena passed away at his home on Monday, January 4, 2016. Harlan was born on February 9, 1930 in WestPoint Township Stephenson County, IL He was the son of William L. and Doris D. (Schubert) Wybourn. On May 29, 1952, he married Joyce Elaine Paul at the St. John's Lutheran Church in Lena. He served his country in the United States Army. In his early years, he farmed and worked for R.S. and D. Quarry Gravel Pit. He served as road commissioner and operated heavy maintenance graders and snowplows for 24 years until he retired as commissioner around 2000. Harlan was a member of the Sherriff's Association and an avid hunter. He enjoyed going out to eat and traveling, gardening, and working in his yard. Survivors include brothers: Norman Wybourn (friend Donna), Darryl (Faye), Robert (Cindy) all of Lena, 1 sister Dixie (Terry) Althoff of Lena. Sisters-in-law Irene (Dean) Amendt and Carol Wybourn both of Lena. He is also survived by James Benninger and many other nieces and nephews. Harlan was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Joyce on September, 29, 2012, daughter, Joy Lynette in 1953, 2 brothers William Jr. and Duane Wybourn, sister-in-law Janice Wybourn, Darla Wybourn, Mae Gibson, Lois Bonebright, and a niece Linda Benninger. A Graveside Service will be held at 12 p.m. on Thursday, January 7, 2016 at the Lena Burial Park, Lena, IL. Rev. Rick Bader will officiate. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Thursday at Leamon Funeral Home Lena, IL. A memorial has been established in his name for the Ferguson Cancer Center in Freeport, IL.
Published in The Journal-Standard from Jan. 5 to Jan. 6, 2016
Published in The Journal-Standard from Jan. 5 to Jan. 6, 2016
Harlan C. Wybourn 85, of Lena passed away at his home on Monday, January 4, 2016. Harlan was born on February 9, 1930 in WestPoint Township Stephenson County, IL He was the son of William L. and Doris D. (Schubert) Wybourn. On May 29, 1952, he married Joyce Elaine Paul at the St. John's Lutheran Church in Lena. He served his country in the United States Army. In his early years, he farmed and worked for R.S. and D. Quarry Gravel Pit. He served as road commissioner and operated heavy maintenance graders and snowplows for 24 years until he retired as commissioner around 2000. Harlan was a member of the Sherriff's Association and an avid hunter. He enjoyed going out to eat and traveling, gardening, and working in his yard. Survivors include brothers: Norman Wybourn (friend Donna), Darryl (Faye), Robert (Cindy) all of Lena, 1 sister Dixie (Terry) Althoff of Lena. Sisters-in-law Irene (Dean) Amendt and Carol Wybourn both of Lena. He is also survived by James Benninger and many other nieces and nephews. Harlan was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Joyce on September, 29, 2012, daughter, Joy Lynette in 1953, 2 brothers William Jr. and Duane Wybourn, sister-in-law Janice Wybourn, Darla Wybourn, Mae Gibson, Lois Bonebright, and a niece Linda Benninger. A Graveside Service will be held at 12 p.m. on Thursday, January 7, 2016 at the Lena Burial Park, Lena, IL. Rev. Rick Bader will officiate. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Thursday at Leamon Funeral Home Lena, IL. A memorial has been established in his name for the Ferguson Cancer Center in Freeport, IL.
Published in The Journal-Standard from Jan. 5 to Jan. 6, 2016
Published in The Journal-Standard from Jan. 5 to Jan. 6, 2016
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