Family and Friends in the Armed Forces

As we go through the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, we sometimes get busy and miss out on time we would normally spend with our loved ones. It's even harder to collaborate when that someone is in the armed forces, serving our country. Whether they are near or far, their absence may stand out more. We never seem to realize the moments we take for granted until they no longer occur. Members of the armed forces provide us the freedom to live our lives by potentially sacrificing theirs. There is an over abundance of bravery, courage, and selflessness in our soldiers, all to provide our country with wellbeing and safety. We thank you so very much for your service.

Loved ones serving in the armed forces are listed here so we might all hold them in our hearts and well wishes. If you know of other friends, family members and relatives serving (they need not be from Logan County), please consider sending in their information. Along with the name, you are invited to include the branch of service, rank, current location of service, postal address, email address, immediate family and relationship to the person providing the information (all information is optional). Thank you for taking the time to visit our armed forces section and honor those who serve all around us.

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The dates in parentheses at the end of each listing indicate when the information was posted or most recently updated. Please send additions or changes through this link.

Jill Smith Anderson

U.S. Air Force (Veteran)

Stationed in: Fairchild AFB (US), Saudi Arabia & Jordan

Staff Sergeant

Daughter of: Kevin and Judy Smith

Wife of: Josh Anderson

Mother of: Jovie and Jax

Graduate of: Lincoln Community High School

(11-21-23)

 

Lester C. Van Bibber

U.S. Air Force (Veteran)

Stationed in: Forbes Air Force Base Topeka, Kansas

Son of: Lester and Katherine Van Bibber (Lincoln)

Husband of: Jan Van Bibber

Father of: Twila Van Bibber, Lester C. Van Bibber IV, Tena Van Bibber and Rodney Van Bibber

Graduate of: Lincoln Community High School

Mailing Address:

100 Cobblestone Ave., Apt. A

Lincoln, IL 62656

Email Address: vanbibberlester@gmail.com

(11-21-23)

Christopher Glick

U.S. Navy (Veteran)

Stationed in: Italy

Son of: Dick and Bonnie Glick

Father of: Caitlyn and Christina

Graduate of: Lincoln Community High School (1985)

(11-21-23)

 

Kathy Chaney

U.S. Navy (Veteran)

Stationed in: Baharain

Daughter of: Dick and Bonnie Glick

Wife of: Curt Chaney

Mother of: Caleb, Kade and Cole

Graduate of: Lincoln Community High School (1990)

(11-21-23)

Caitlyn Glick

U.S. Navy (Active Duty)

Daughter of: Christopher Glick and Cindy Glick

(11-21-23)

Michael Haas

U.S. Navy (Veteran)

Husband of: Carole Haas

(11-21-23)

Carole Haas

U.S. Army (Veteran)

Wife of: Mike Haas

Mother of: Heather and Jeremy

(11-21-23)

Amy Bramwell

U.S. Army (Veteran)

Daughter of: James and Cindy Springer

Wife of: Seth Bramwell

Mother of: Soriana, Preston and Dax

Graduate of: Lincoln Community High School (2003)

(11-21-23)

 

Lewis L. Ramthun

U.S. Army (Active Duty)

Stationed in: Fort Benning, GA

Son of: Mr. and Mrs. Lewis G. Ramthun

Husband of: Beverly Ramthun

Father of: Two Sons

Graduate of: Mt. Pulaski High School

Mailing Address:

1002 Sheldon St.

Cornland, IL 62519

Email Address: cornland1967yahoo.com

(11-21-23)

James J. Harnacke

U.S. Marine Corps (Veteran)

Stationed in: 29 Palms, Camp Lejeune, El Toro, Cherry Point

Commandant, Local Marine Corps League Detachment

Father of: Brannon and Mariscia

Graduate of: Lincoln Community High School (1984)

(11-21-23)

Brannon M. Harnacke

U.S. Marine Corps (Veteran)

Stationed in: Helmand Province Afghanistan, Camp Pendleton

Infantry, Sniper, Combat Veteran

Son of: James Harnacke

Husband of: Coral

Father of: Hunter and Ava

Graduate of: Lincoln Community High School (2008)

(11-21-23)

John F. Harnacke Sr.

U.S. Navy (Veteran)

Stationed in: NAS Memphis, NAS GLENCOE GA

Aviation Machinist Mate (recip)

Husband of: Jeannette

Father of: John, Jim and Jason

Graduate of: NHM 55-57, LCHS 57-59

(11-21-23)

John F. Harnacke Jr.

U.S. Marine Corps (Veteran)

Stationed in: Cherry point, Okinawa

Staff Sergeant

Graduate of: Lincoln Community High School (1982)

(11-21-23)

Alec Wibben

U.S. Navy (Active Duty)

Stationed in: Norfolk, Virginia

Deployed Until: Summer 2024

Son of: Annie and John Coers, Greg and Dawn Wibben

Graduate of: Lincoln Community High School

Mailing Address:
MMN3 Wibben, Alec RX/RL
Dwight D Eisenhower CVN 69
Unit 100236 Box 4466
FPO AE 09532-3644

Email Address: Alec.Wibben@cvn69.navy.mil

(11-27-23)

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Tyler Stankavich

U.S. Army National Guard (Active Duty)

Sergeant, Recruiter

Son of: Michael and Heather Gaule

Husband of: Kasey Stankavich

Father of: Evelyn

Graduate of: Lincoln Community High School

(11-30-23)

Dalton W. Releford

U.S. Air Force (Active Duty)

Stationed in: Singapore

Staff Sergeant

Son of: Rick and Millie Releford

Mailing Address:

Releford, Dalton W.
PSC 470 Box 3267
FPO, AP. 96534

(11-30-23)

JR Lynn

U.S. Marine Corps (Active Duty)

Stationed in: Camp LeJuene, Jacksonville, North Carolina

Lance Corporal

Son of: Kevin and Tina Lynn

Father of: Tobias

Graduate of: Lincoln Community High School (2021)

Mailing Address:

James Lynn
4242 Paredes Ct.
Tarawa Terrace, NC 28543

Email Address: Jameslynnusmc@gmail.com(01-09-24)
 

Christopher J. Bennett

U.S. Marine Corps (Veteran)

Stationed in: 6th Engineer Support Batallion

E-4 Corporal

Son of: Chuck and Charlotte Bennett

Husband of: Lesleigh Bennett

Father of: Christian, Kacey and Peyton

Graduate of: Lincoln Community High School (1992)

Mailing Address:

620 Pulaski St.

Lincoln, IL 62656

Email Address: Bfhlincoln@mac.com

(01-09-24)

 

Blaine Robbins

U.S. Army (Active Duty)

Stationed in: United States

Private

Son of: David Robbins Sandy Scheurer

Graduate of: Lincoln Community High School
(01-10-24)

 

Erika L. (Slayton) King

U.S. Air Force (Active Duty)

Stationed in: Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, CO

Lieutenant Colonel

Daughter of: Lloyd (Ed) and Bridget Slayton

Wife of: Damon King

Mother of: 3 Children

Graduate of: Lincoln Community High School

(01-11-24)

 

Gary McAfee

U.S. Army (Veteran)

Stationed in: Natrang, Vietnam

Specialist 5

Son of: Don and Thelma McAfee

Husband of: Sonjo McAfee

Father of: Jeff McAfee and Jay McAfee

Graduate of: Lincoln Community High School (1964)

Mailing Address:

28 Augusta Dr.

Lincoln, IL 62656

Email Address: McAfeegs@comcast.net

(01-12-24)

Matthew T. George

U.S. Marine Corps (Active)

Stationed in: White Plains, New York

Gunnery Sergeant, Recruiter

Son of: Mary Thomas George

Husband of: Kristina George

Father of: Kalena, Madysin, Aedin, Quinten

(01-26-24)

Perry Kent Harris

U.S. Army (Veteran)

Stationed in: Fort Bragg, NC

Harris also skydived with the United States Army Parachute Team, The Golden Knights (1983-1985)

Son of: Estel Turner and Mary Turner

Father of: Shane Harris

Mailing Address:

7538 West Beryl Ave.
Peoria, AZ 85345

Email Address: twobetex@gmail.com
(01-29-24)

 

Jerome "Jerry" Gibson

U.S. Army (Veteran)

Stationed in: Saran, France (18 months)

Honorable service 1964-1970

Son of: Ted and Eleanor Gibson

Husband of: Marian
Father of: Tracey, Greg, Wendy and Phil

Graduate of: Lincoln Community High School (1960)

(01-29-24)

 

Mark D. Haberland

U.S. Army National Guard (Active)

Joined in: December 1997

Stationed in: Kuwait/Iraq

Son of: Darren Haberland and Betty Schmidt

Husband of: Brandi Haberland
Father of: Ava, Corinne, Ethan and Beau

Graduate of: Midwest Central High School (1999)

Resides in: Morton, IL

Have been to the following for Training Missions: Canada, Africa (5 times), Korea

(04-24-24)

 

Myron Slack

U.S. Army (Veteran)

Joined in: August 1970

Stationed in: Fort Ord, CA and Dexhiem, Germany

E-4 corporal

Son of: Roy and Margie Slack

Husband of: Gladys Stacey
Father of: Amber and Jennifer

Graduate of: Lincoln Community High School (1969)

Mailing Address:

609 Peoria St.

Lincoln, IL 62656

Email Address: mgslack@yahoo.com

(11-07-24)

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