Jasch R. Faber
Born: March 20, 1978
Died: August 31, 2024
Jasch R. Faber, 46 of Donahue, IA and formerly of Sterling died Saturday August 31, 2024 at his home following an illness.
He was born on March 20, 1978 in Sterling, the son of Ronnie P. and Laurie R. (Willhite) Faber. He attended St. Mary Grade School and was a 1997 graduate of Sterling High School. He was a veteran, having enlisted in the US Navy on May 21, 1998 and was discharged on January 26, 2002. In the Navy, he was an airman apprentice with Sea Control Squadron Two Two. He served on the USS Enterprise and the USS Truman. He received the Kosovo Medal, Letter of Commendation, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Good Conduct Award, Gulf War and Desert Fox Medals.
Jasch worked for the CPCK Railroad as a locomotive engineer. He had many friends, coworkers and neighbors who loved him and called him their friend. Jasch was an artist and loved nature. He loved to tinker with things and make them work. Jasch was an avid Pink Floyd fan and had attended many of their concerts. He will be remembered as a fun guy, with a great sense of humor, the kindness he shared with everyone, his love for music, nature, art and his willingness to help out others. Jasch was loved very much by all who knew him, and will be greatly missed.
Survivors include his daughter, Avala N. Faber; his mother Laurie Regan of Sterling; his father Ron (Cheryl) Faber of Sterling; two sisters: Dawn (Andy) Vock of Sterling and Rosemary (Jon) McCollister of Castaic, CA; nieces: Emily Shank and Ashley Shank, Macy Clark, Avery Clark and Grace McCollister; his nephew, Jay McCollister; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents and step father Timothy Regan.
A gathering of friends and family will take place on Tuesday September 10, 2024 from 10 until 10:45 AM at St. Mary Catholic Church in Sterling. Followed by the Celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM in the Church. Burial will conclude at Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the McDonald Funeral Home & Crematory.

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Published by Sauk Valley News on Sep. 4, 2024.

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Tara Faber

September 24, 2024

Jasch and I met in 2001. I spent 20yrs of my life with this man. I knew every single thing about him, good and bad. As he knew everything about me, good and bad. We had some amazing adventures together marriage, parenthood, traveling, concerts, foster/adopt parents, Railroad life and so much more. As with any marriage we had our fair shares of ups and downs. We were so vastly different from each other yet so much alike. We had the most amazing friends and SOME Amazing family members. It was always Jasch and Tara you never got one without the other. Sadly, in 2021 or marriage ended. Both making mistakes in marriage and with outside influences we gave up on our love story. We both moved on and tried to find a new "norm". April 2023 I received word of his brain cancer. Now imagine all the feelings you no longer felt come flooding back all at once! It was a gut wrenching feeling and I was now on the side lines looking in. I wished him positive vibes, prayers and love. I expressed the same sentiments to his 2nd (ex)wife and especially our daughter. My heart breaks for Avala. She is experiencing a pain I can´t imagine. She was a Jasch Jr from day one. I pray for so much strength and comfort for her. This past May I got very sick I could barely breathe or talk. Jasch called me out of the blue and started the conversation as if we had already been in it. He did most of the talking as I hard a hard time talking. What he shared with me was his fondest memories of us. In his brain it took him there to reminisce and I will forever treasure his memories. He spoke of our first house together and how we watched American Idol every Friday night while snuggling and he drank a 40oz. He said we were like old married people minus the bingo. He said that´s the place were we made up our "special kiss". He asked me my favorite memory, I told him it was the night in our first apartment. We had huge floor to ceiling windows in our room that overlooked a canopy of trees. We called it our Lake Tahoe Suite. So one night we bought a liter of wine. We were going to chug it and "fix the tv" (IYKYK) well we chugged the wine. We got in bed and I laid my head on his chest, 5hrs later we woke up! LOLOLOLOL. I´ve got so many core memories with that man I want to share but I´ll end with this, Jasch I´ll love you until my last breath. As you used to say to me "I love you everyday and twice on Sunday. Rest in Peace. *FaberOut/MrsOut*
ShineOnYouCrazyDiamond <3 Tara...

Mona Jansen

September 12, 2024

Prayers for Avala and Family Love

Mona Jansen

September 12, 2024

Prayers sent to Avala and Family

RICHARD JANSEN

September 11, 2024

Prayers sent to Family and His Loving daughter Avala

Richard Jansen

September 11, 2024

Jasch was a very kind man with a big Heart!! RIP with the Good Lord

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Jenni Hernandez Family

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Betty Heath

September 5, 2024

God bless you all Alva has cousins that are my grands

Teresa Cottrell Trolard

September 4, 2024

Prayers go out to his sweet daughter Avala and family.

Renae Rosenbalm

September 4, 2024

Renae Rosenbalm

September 4, 2024

Renae Rosenbalm

September 4, 2024

Renae Rosenbalm

September 4, 2024

My sweet granddaughter Avala, and his mom Laurie and the rest of the family. My heart is broken for you all. I loved Jasch like a son. He was always good to me. We have some good memories.
He had a big heart.
I know it's so hard on Avala. I wish I was able to be there. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. He in peace and not suffering anymore. One day you will see him again. Love to you all.
Renae and Kevin Rosenbalm.

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