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Marion Cleo Buchanan

June 29, 1941 — December 12, 2025

Metamora, formerly of Morton

Marion Cleo Buchanan

Marion Cleo Buchanan, 84, of Metamora, IL, formerly of Morton, IL, passed away at 1:18 pm on Friday, December 12, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

He was born on June 29, 1941, in Lowpoint, IL, to Cleo and Laura (Grebner) Buchanan. He married Suzanne M. Sabetti in 1988 in Galesburg, IL.

Surviving is his wife, Suzanne of Metamora; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings.

Marion graduated from Low Point High School in 1959. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving during the Korean War and trained as an air defense missile crewman. He had worked as a metals lab technician for Caterpillar Tractor Company, retiring in 2003 after more than 30 years of service. After retirement, he worked as a greeter at Walmart in Morton.

He was a former member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Morton and a current member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Metamora. Marion loved trains and went on many train excursions around the U.S. He also enjoyed square dancing with many local square dancing groups over the years.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:30 am on Friday, December 19, 2025 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church with Father Adam Cesarek officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:30 am until mass time on Friday at the church. Burial of ashes will follow in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Metamora with military rites accorded. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 1020 South First Avenue, Morton, IL 61550 or to St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 415 West Chatham Street, Metamora, IL 61548. Online condolences at www.masonfuneralhomes.com.


DONATIONS:

Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 1020 South First Avenue, Morton, IL 61550

St. Mary's Catholic Church, 415 West Chatham Street, Metamora, IL 61548

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