Orrin Fay Vandeburg, 88, of Sycamore died on October 11, 2026 at the DeKalb County Rehab and Nursing Center. 

He was born on June 1, 1938 in Sycamore to Fay and Rose (Johnson) Vandeburg. He was a graduate of the Sycamore High School, Class of 1956. He married Marion Hall on January 30, 1965 in Sycamore. 

Orrin was a life-long member of the Sycamore United Methodist Church and a 4-H Leader- getting recognized by the State of Illinois as one of the longest serving leaders in the country. 

Orrin was a lifelong farmer in the Sycamore area, where he dedicated his life to cultivating grain and raising livestock. He will be dearly missed by his loving family and many dear friends. 

Survivors include his three sons, Steven C. Vandeburg, David L. Vandeburg and Jay W. (Jennifer) Vandeburg; five grandchildren, Erin Elizabeth, Tyler Harrison, Benjamin L., Joshua D. and Samuel T. Vandeburg; his sister, Karen Ellis and numerous nieces and nephews. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Marion in 2021; and two brothers, Dale and Roger Vandeburg. 

His visitation will be on Thursday, October 15th from 5:00 PM- 7:00 PM at the Sycamore United Methodist Church, 160 Johnson Ave., Sycamore, IL. 

His funeral service will be on Friday, October 16th beginning at 11:30 AM at the Church, with Pastor Luis F. Reyes officiating.

Burial will be at the Elmwood Cemetery in Sycamore, with a luncheon to follow at the Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Sycamore United Methodist Church in care of the Butala Funeral Home and Crematory, 1405 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore, IL. 60178. 

To sign the online guest book or write a special memory to the family, go to www.ButalaFuneralHomes.com