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Nancy Huschen Obituary

Nancy Huschen

NORMAL – Nancy Huschen, 71, of Normal, Ill., formerly of Roanoke, Ill., passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026 at her residence.

She was born on August 31, 1954, in Hammond, Ind. to Daniel and Dolores Narusevich Koharko. She married John Huschen on September 19, 1981 in Munster, Ind. He survives.

Also surviving are her children, Emily (Chad Leman) Huschen, Brachter (Jenna) Huschen, Dan (Meghan) Huschen, Sam (Claire) Huschen, Max (Alyssa) Huschen; two sisters, Gail (James) Krema and Mitzi Brennan; one brother, Dan (Valerie Mack) Koharko; and her seven grandchildren, Colton Leman, Henry and Ben Huschen, Beauden and Rory Huschen, and Wren and Liv Huschen.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother-in-law, Hugh Brennan.

A gathering celebrating Nancy's life will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at Metamora Fields banquet hall in Metamora, Ill. Following the service, the family will receive friends from 2:30 to 4 p.m.

In lieu of flowers the family request that memorial contributions may be made to Ruby's Rescue and Retreat and the Illinois Art Station. To view more information and send online condolences and tributes to the family visit knappjohnsonharris.com.

Knapp-Johnson-Harris Funeral Home
Published by The Pantagraph on Feb. 1, 2026.

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for Nancy Huschen

Feb

22

Service

1:00 p.m.

Metamora Fields Banquet Hall

801 Progress Street, Metamora, IL 61548

Feb

22

Service

2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Metamora Fields Banquet Hall

801 Progress Street, Metamora, IL 61548

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