Byron Gene Land

Byron Gene Land, 92, of Litchfield, passed away peacefully Friday, September 26, 2025. He was born in Raymond, IL, on May 23, 1933, a son of Ebert and Margaret V. (Masters) Land. He was a member of the Raymond High School class of 1950. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Byron and the former Wanda Mae McGlothlin were married at Raymond United Methodist Church on January 27, 1952. They enjoyed 65 years of marriage until Wanda’s passing August 24, 2017. Byron was employed in plant operations for 42 years with Litchfield Creamery-Milnot.  His number one priority was spending time with his family. Byron was a member of Community of Faith Church in Raymond. He and his wife Wanda were avid square dancers and members of the Calico Twirlers. He enjoyed deer hunting, camping, traveling the country, and attending music festivals in Mountain View, AR.

Byron is survived by:

2 sons, Marshall Land and Mark (Laura) Land, both of Litchfield

1 daughter, Barb (John) Swain of Litchfield

10 grandchildren, Kelley (Becky) Hatlee, April (Joshua) Mix, Tish Lewey, Brittani Cunningham, Marlee (Matt) Stoneburner, Kurt Land, Melanie (Ryan) Hicks, Tracie (Gabe) Murphy, Austin Land, and Hayley Land

17 great-grandchildren

Byron was preceded in death by his parents, Ebert and Margaret Land; wife, Wanda Land; and brothers Bert Land and Roger Land.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield. Rev. Lorna Blackford of Community of Faith Church in Raymond will officiate. Burial will be in Elm Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Community of Faith Church or Raymond-Harvel Volunteer Fire Department.

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