Norman "Norm/Bud" Eugene Jargon's Obituary
Norman “Norm/Bud” Eugene Jargon, 91, of Decatur, IL, was called home to be with the Lord at 12:45 A.M, on Thursday (11-13-2025) at Imboden Creek Living Center.
Norman was born on September 20, 1934, in Tuscola, IL, the son of Norman Lewis Jargon and Alice Marie (Day) Jargon. He married Sharilyn Gherken . She preceded him in death 1994. He married his second wife Rose Lourash on November 18, 2006, in Decatur, IL.
Norman served his country in the United States Army in 1957. He was a machinist for 49 years at A.D.M. and was a member of Elks Lodge # 401, VFW Post 99, DAV Chapter 17 and the Moose Lodge #684. Norman loved to play pool, golfing, hunting, fishing, boating, Nascar, was a big sports fan and was an avid Illinois fan and St. Louis Cardinal fan. Norman and Rose loved to go dancing together. He also was known for baking Christmas cookies and spiced pecans for his family.
He is survived by his wife Rose of Decatur, IL, daughter Tammy Benton and husband Frank of Decatur, IL, four grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; one sister Joyce Ann Childress of Bethany, IL; sixteen nieces and nephews who loved him dearly and several great nieces and nephews; brother-in-law (Sharilyn’s brother) John Gherken and wife Carolyn of Decatur, IL; and lifelong friends Joe and Liz Kovac.
He will be united with his parents Norman and Alice Jargon, brothers: Lawrence and Ronald Jargon; sisters: Kathryn (Bob) Walton, and Mary Lee Jargon/Foley.
The family would like to give special thanks to the staff of Imboden Creek Living Center in Decatur, Hospice and caretaker Teresa Miller, special friends Sean and Tori who visited him at Imboden Creek Living Center.
“The Lord saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be, so the Lord put his arms around you and whispered, “Come with me”. With tearful eyes I watched you suffer and fade away, although I loved you dearly, I could not make you stay. Your golden heart stopped beating; a beautiful soul put to rest, God broke my heart to prove to me, He only takes the best.”
Janet Rex
Rose told her Norm how very much she loved him, and he told her the very same.
Condolences can be left for the family at https://www.moranandgoebel.com
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