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Elijah James Bartscher (December 21, 2000 – May 16, 2026)

Elijah James Bartscher 12/21/2000-05/16/2026   Elijah James Bartscher of Hanna, Indiana went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, May 16th, 2026. Elijah was born to Richard and Brenda Sue (Gentry) Bartscher on Thursday, December 21st, 2000. Elijah graduated from Hononegah High School on Saturday, May 25th, 2019, at the BMO Harris Bank Center in Rockford. He was the first person in his immediate family to graduate from high school due to him promising his mother in her last days that he would do so.

Kent Foster (May 14, 1952 – May 9, 2026)

Kent "Fuzzy" Foster was born May 14, 1952 in New York State to Navarre "Buzz" Foster and Velma Beutel Foster. He graduated from Crown Point High School in 1970, where he was a member of the A Cappella and Madrigals singing groups. Fuzzy was a FAA certified balloonist. He worked as a union roofer. Fuzzy was known for his kind heart and was always willing to help others.