Dr. John L. Lund, 56, Oregon, died Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011 while visiting Makati City, Philippines.
He was born July 16, 1955 in Dixon, the son of Robert Allen and Elizabeth "Betty" (Linker) Lund.
He married Freda H. Fletcher on June 11, 1977. That union produced two children, Sarah E. (Lund) Miller and Robert M. Lund.
He later married Reva Alber. He more recently married his wife Rebecca Llamis on Jan. 16, 2007.
Lund graduated from Polo Community High School in 1973, Sauk Valley Community College in 1975 and Illinois State University in 1977.
He then went on to graduate Summa Cum Laude from Palmer College of Chiropractic, Davenport, Iowa in October 1980.
He began his career in Sterling in 1980, then in 1982 moved his practice of Lund Chiropractic to Rock Falls.
In the late 1990s he worked with Dr. Duane Meyers of ChiroMed, formerly of Sterling; Dr. Ronald Williams, formerly of Rock Falls; and currently with Dr. Cass Headon of Medcare in Rochelle.
Lund had served as an officer with the Prairie State Chiropractic Association, was a former member of East Coloma School Board, and was a member of Central Christian Church of Dixon, where he served as an elder.
He enjoyed the outdoors and loved camping, fishing and hunting.
He was also an amateur magician and enjoyed performing for people.
Survivors include his wife, Rebecca Llamis Lund; step father, Armond Ocker, Horseshoe Bend, Ark.; daughter, Sarah (John) Miller, Mt. Sterling; son, Robert (Rachel) Lund, Morrison; grandchildren, Luke and Aaron Miller and Brady Lund; brother, James (Susan) Lund, Chatham; nephews, Matthew and Gabriel; and niece, Zara.
He preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial services will be held at Monday, January 23 at 11 a.m. at Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home, Oregon, preceded by a visitation beginning at 10 a.m.
Pastor Dalmus Meeks of Harvest Time Bible Church, Rock Falls will officiate.
Memorials may be made in Lund's name to Village of Progress, Oregon.
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