James L. Bucher, 91, of rural Macomb passed away at 11:45 p.m. Sunday, September 14, 2025 at Farmington Village Nursing and Rehab Center in Farmington.
He was born on October 26, 1933 in Pekin to Isaac and Fern Kessler Bucher.
He married Susie Schisler on December 3, 1955 in Astoria.
She survives.
Also surviving are two children, Angie (Kent) Cox of Bushnell and Dean (Becky) Bucher of rural Macomb; four grandchildren, Tanner (Shaleigh) Cox, Ethan (Kaycee) Cox, Whitney (Justin) Hodges and Dyllan Bucher; five great-grandchildren, Holten, Maisie, Kade, Hudson, and Emma; two sisters, Alice (Wendall) Clanin of Astoria and Carolyn Bricker of Canton; one brother Albert (Marsha) Bucher of Astoria and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He lived most of his life in McDonough County where he was a lifelong farmer. He and his wife also owned and operated S and J Sales and also sold Balwin Filters Store in Macomb for many years.
