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							Celebration of Life 
							Celebration of LifeJohn Wayne Buchen
 October 18th, 1948- June 8, 2021
 American Legion-1740 5th St, Lincoln IL 62656
 July 31st, 2021 6pm-9pm
 
 Every day is a new opportunity to choose joy, 
							despite sorrow. To that end, we have planned a 
							celebration of life service to share all the joy of 
							John’s life. We have much to be thankful for and 
							plan to be together on July 31st, 2021 at 6pm at 
							American Legion to give thanks for him.
 
 John is survived by his wife Tinker, July 31, 2021 
							would have been their 50th anniversary together.
 
 His wife, daughters, and grandchildren are what he 
							cherished most. He will be remembered for his work 
							ethic, sacrifices he made for his family, caring 
							heart, & big personality.
 
 He will be missed by many and is in Heaven watching 
							over us all.
 
 We will be saying a prayer for John and his family 
							at 6pm.
 
 Please join us in watching the St. Louis Cardinals 
							vs. Minnesota Twins baseball game.
 
 We will be honoring his memory and celebrating his 
							life.
 
 Refreshments will be provided.
 
Original Obituary 
							John Wayne Buchen, 72, of Lincoln, 
							passed away June 8, 2021 at home surrounded by his 
							family.
   
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							Cremation rites have been accorded by 
							Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home. A celebration 
							of life will be held at a later date.
 John was born October 18, 1948 in Decatur, the son 
							of Robert and Dolores Buchen. He married Katrinka 
							Etherton . He was a self employed contractor for 
							over 50 years.
 
							John was a fan of all sports, 
							particularly horse racing and the St. Louis 
							Cardinals. He enjoyed spending time with his 
							grandchildren and was known for being an extremely 
							hard worker. He will be greatly missed by many. 
Survivors include his wife Katrinka; children: Cynthia (Peter) 
Scaturico and Heather (Kevin) Bruce; grandchildren: Chelsea, Hailey, Cierra, 
Gracey, Alyssia, and Sophia; great grandchildren: Stella, Maxwell, and Daphne.
 He was preceded in death by his parents.
 
 Memorial donations may be made to NORD (National Organization for Rare 
Disorders).
 
							Funeral home: Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral 
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