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Donald Longamore Obituary

DONALD F. LONGAMORE SR., 81 BAILEYVILLE - Donald F. Longamore Sr., 81, of Baileyville, died Wednesday, May 13th, 2015, at the Madison V.A. hospital. Born September 26, 1933, in Freeport, IL, son of Bud and Alta (Bingner) Longamore. Donald worked for Micro-Switch Honeywell and was a tool and die maker. He married Bonnie Jean Orr on May 17, 1958, in Freeport. She died August 18, 2004. Donald served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean conflict. He enjoyed hunting, being a handyman, fishing, animals, spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and was an avid Forreston Cardinal fan. Survivors include two sons, Donald (Angela) Longamore Jr. of Orangeville and Curtis Longamore of Chicago; three daughters, Delene (Daryl) Tessmann of Freeport, Colene (George) Siegmeier of German Valley and Cara (Steven) Hoffman of Pecatonica; two sisters, Helen (LeRoy) Thorn of Freeport and Della Kirkpatrick of Freeport; 13 grandchildren, Jennifer, Jeremy and Joshua Longamore, Carly (Ryan) Taylor, Jonathon Tessmann, Pierce, Jacinta and Savannah Longamore, Nicholas (Tasha) Siegmeier, Bryce (Kayla) Siegmeier, Zoe Siegmeier, Kerigen and Zayne Hoffman; also two great-grandchildren, Carson Siegmeier and Raena Siegmeier. Preceded in death by parents, wife, and one brother, Dale. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Chapel of Peace, Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at the Chapel of Peace. A memorial has been established in his name. Visit the guest book at burketubbs.com.

Published by The Freeport Journal Standard from May 16 to May 17, 2015.
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I am sorry to hear of Don's passing. I knew him from the Van Brocklin area where we both grew up.
My God comfort you in your grief.
David Mack

May 18, 2015

We know your at peace. Friends of Mr & mrs Skip & Jan Simon

May 17, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Brian and Kathy Boomgarden

May 17, 2015

Prayers and condolences to Don's family. I worked with Don at Micro Switch for many years and truly enjoyed knowing him.

Doug McWilliams

May 16, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time of loss

Daryl and Gerry Harrenstein

May 16, 2015

To Delene and Daryl, Kella Kirkpatrick, and Don's many family members we send our sincere sympathy in you loss. He certainly will be missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers go out to each of you.

Ray and Jeri Nieman

May 16, 2015

LOVE AND PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY FROM A DISTANT COUSIN IN CALIFORNIA

JOAN LONGAMORE_BARNETT

May 16, 2015

Don and family so sorry to hear of your dads passing you are in our prayers

Darrell Woodley

May 16, 2015

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