John Michael Buffington (1953-2010)

BUFFINGTON, CHELSVIG, HORNBERG, STENSLAND, JOHNSON

Posted By: Nevada Journal
Date: 10/14/2010 at 09:48:28

The Nevada Journal, Nevada, Story County, Iowa, Thursday, October 7, 2010.

John Michael Buffington, 57 of Colo died on Monday, October 4, 2010 at his home. Visitation will be held Friday, October 8, with the family present from 5-7:30 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 602 4th Street in Colo. Private graveside services will be held in the Colo Cemetery.

John was born on April 27, 1953 in Marshalltown to George D. and Corinne I. (Chelsvig) Buffington. He was a 1971 graduate of Colo High School. On December 12, 1980, John married Deborah S. Hornberg in Nevada. He retired in 2009 as a farmer and driver for Nevada Ready Mix. John was a member of the United Methodist Church in Colo and served on the Colo City Council. He loved watching his children and grandchildren play sports. John also enjoyed watching bull riding and horse pulling events.

John is survived by his wife Deb Buffington of Colo; a daughter, Wendy (Scott) Stensland of Slater; a son, Clint Buffington of Schweinfurt, Germany; 2 grandchildren, Holly and John Johnson; 2 step grandchildren, Hannah and Caleb Stensland.

John was preceded in death by his father George on June 15, 1980 and his mother Corinne on April 21, 2002.

A memorial fund has been established in John’s name.

Chet Ryan Mortuary has been entrusted with the care of John and his family.

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