Hyecha Lindquist

Byron, Illinois – Hyecha (China) Lindquist, age 78, passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, Illinois.  She was born June 13, 1945 in South Korea.  Hyecha married Lawrence J. Lindquist on Jan. 11, 1968 while He was serving in the United States Army.  She was a loving Wife, Mother, Sister, Grandmother and Aunt.  Her family was her priority and she loved to spend time with them. Hyecha would often spend time in her garden, visiting her neighbors, cooking with family and enjoying time on her deck with her dog Teddy.  She was predeceased by her husband Lawrence in 2012, her parents, sisters, and brother.  She is survived by her 5 children Hwasoon, Chungsoon, Haeyoung, Jill, Jonathan, grandkids, brother inlaws, sister inlaws, and many nieces and nephews.  A funeral service will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday, August 19, 2023 at the Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home, 506 W. Merchant Street in Byron, IL Pastor Randy Snider leading the service.  Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the service from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM at the funeral home.  Burial will be immediately following the service at Byron Cemetery.  A memorial fund is established in Hyecha’s name for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.