There will be no visitation or funeral service. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at Fulton Township Cemetery in Fulton, IL, with Pastor Dale Lane, pastor of Bible Baptist Church in Russell, KS, officiating. The Fulton Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Harlan was born March 15, 1942, in Fulton, IL, to Jacob and Edna (Morgan) Houzenga. He was educated in the Fulton grade schools. On April 23, 1960, he married Lorna Housenga, in Fulton, IL. They shared their lives for over 62 years before her passing on May 2, 2022. Harlan spent his entire life farming in the Fulton and Morrison areas, dedicating many years to the work he knew and loved.
Survivors include one son, Ronald (Wendy) Houzenga of Morrison, IL; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and one brother, Gary (Bette) Houzenga of Springfield, MO.
He was preceded in death by his wife; one daughter, Tammy F. Faulkner; two grandsons; one great-granddaughter; two sisters, Roberta Jean Lane and Connie L. Wiebenga; one brother in infancy, Ronald Houzenga.
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