Katheryne Jane Buzzell, 52, of Sherman, died at 3:10 p.m. on Tuesday, October 5, 2010 at her home after a courageous year-long battle with cancer. Kathy was born January 24, 1958 in Evansville, IN, the daughter of James Oscar and Helen Bunch Brown. She married Dr. Robert A. Buzzell on May 26, 1984 in Columbia, IL and gave birth to her cherished son, James on February 9, 1996. Kathy was a loving mother and wife. She was an avid equestrian and devoted to her family, friends, horses and strays. She was preceded in death by her father. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Robert Buzzell of Sherman; son, James Chandler Buzzell III of Sherman; mother, Helen of Waterloo, IL; two brothers, Roger (wife, Pat) Brown of House Springs, MO and Gerry (wife, Pat) Brown of Valmeyer, IL; two sisters, Dian (husband, Steve) Schwartz and Sheila Brown, both of Waterloo, IL; and many beloved nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5:30-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield. A memorial ceremony will immediately follow at 7:00 p.m. with Pastor Jonathan Peters officiating. Cremation will be accorded by Butler Cremation Tribute Center prior to the ceremonies. Memorial contributions may be made to: Refuge Ranch, 3845 Delay Rd., Pawnee, IL 62558.
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