MARY L. OZBURN, 64 FREEPORT - Mary L. Ozburn, 64, of Freeport, IL passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2014, at the home of her fiancé, John Goldhagen. Mary was born on December 17, 1949, in Pleasanton, TX to Ricardo Arguijo and Frances Flores. Mary was raised by Simon and Frances (Flores) Zepeda. Mary was a nurse for over 40 years, she was very caring and compassionate for her career, especially for her elders in the nursing homes. Mary was also a devoted Christian and a member of Crossroads Community Church in Freeport, IL, where she participated with two mission trips. She loved animals, being a homemaker, dancing, cooking, singing, eating, and being with her family. She is survived by her sons, Mark (Becky) Ozburn of Lena, IL and Scott Ozburn of Lena, IL; grandchildren, Tawni Riepe of Wisconsin and Tyler Oakley of Lena, IL; Tom Ozburn, the father of Mark and Scott; sisters, Susan Herrera of Dumas, TX, Petra Lucero of Amarillo, TX, Adelita Reidmiller of Newark, DE, Bea Moore, Belinda Thomas, Juanita Lucero, Leticia Kurnes, Anita Zepeda, JoAnn Zepeda, all of El Dorado, KS, Diane Arguijo of Stockton, CA; brothers, Dickie Arguijo, John Arguijo of San Francisco, CA; stepmother, Connie Arguijo of Stockton, CA; and her golden retriever, Teddy. Mary was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Luis and Manuel Zepeda; and sister, Isabel Zepeda. A special thanks to the Monroe Hospice for all of their care, special friends, Myrna Williams and Karen Wolfrom. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 15, 2014, at the Leamon Funeral Home in Lena, IL. A visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 14, 2014, at the Leamon Funeral Home in Lena, IL. Pastor Glen Williamson and Pastor John Eastlick will co-officiate the services. Burial will take place at the Lena Burial Park in Lena, IL. A memorial has been established in her name. Condolences may be sent to the family at
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