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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Norman D. Janssen
Norman D.
Janssen
Jun 25, 1944 — Jul 9, 2015
Shannon
Norman D. Janssen's Obituary
Norman D. Janssen
, age 71 of Shannon, IL, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2015 at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport, IL. He was born June 25, 1944; the son of the late Donald and Esther (Swalve) Janssen. He was a graduate of Shannon High School, where he was a member of the FFA.
Norman married Cheryl Kelchner on March 21, 1970; she died on July 5, 2011. He had farmed all of his life and was also a pilot who greatly enjoyed flying. In his early years he was a member of the Farm Bureau and the NRA. He was also a member of the Zion Community Church in Pearl City, IL. Norman enjoyed taking his truck out to check on his farm and watching Fox News. He especially loved spending time with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his daughter, Rebekkah Janssen of Freeport, IL; sons, Scott (Julie) of Shannon, David of Pearl City, Tim of Freeport, and Michael of Shannon; grandchildren, Meredith, Ashley, Trevor, Drake, Emily, Elizabeth, and Brooklyn; sisters, Marilyn Janssen of Freeport and Elaine (Mike Poechman) Terpening of Farmington, MN; and brother, Eldon (Kathy) Janssen of Monroe, WI.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Cheryl, and infant granddaughter, Sarah.
A visitation will be held Monday, July 13, 2015 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm at the Zion Community Church in Pearl City. The funeral service will be Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at 10:00 am also at the church. Interment will take place at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Freeport, IL. A memorial fund has been established.
Norman married Cheryl Kelchner on March 21, 1970; she died on July 5, 2011. He had farmed all of his life and was also a pilot who greatly enjoyed flying. In his early years he was a member of the Farm Bureau and the NRA. He was also a member of the Zion Community Church in Pearl City, IL. Norman enjoyed taking his truck out to check on his farm and watching Fox News. He especially loved spending time with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his daughter, Rebekkah Janssen of Freeport, IL; sons, Scott (Julie) of Shannon, David of Pearl City, Tim of Freeport, and Michael of Shannon; grandchildren, Meredith, Ashley, Trevor, Drake, Emily, Elizabeth, and Brooklyn; sisters, Marilyn Janssen of Freeport and Elaine (Mike Poechman) Terpening of Farmington, MN; and brother, Eldon (Kathy) Janssen of Monroe, WI.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Cheryl, and infant granddaughter, Sarah.
A visitation will be held Monday, July 13, 2015 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm at the Zion Community Church in Pearl City. The funeral service will be Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at 10:00 am also at the church. Interment will take place at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Freeport, IL. A memorial fund has been established.
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