Donald F Longamore Sr.

Donald F. Longamore Sr., 81, of Baileyville, died Wednesday, May 13th, 2015 at the Madison V.A. hospital. Born on 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 on 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 Monday 10:30 a.m. 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 www.burketubbs.com.