Resident Dedicates Years Of Service To Lemont: Patch Community Leader

LEMONT, IL — Without community leaders, Lemont wouldn’t hum along nearly as smoothly as it does. We’d miss their contributions in big and small ways.

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize these often unsung community leaders and celebrate their contributions.

This submission comes from Linda Shorette, a Lemont reader who nominated Barbara Buschman.

How do you know this community leader?

Her son

What does this community leader do?

Lemont Lions, village board and many other contributions.

Why do you believe the community leader should be recognized or honored?

She has lived in Lemont for about 50 years. She raised her 2 kids here. She would do anything for anyone. She also helped write a book about Lemont.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the community hero?

She is a wonderful person, with too many attributions and contributions to mention.

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Know a community leader who deserves a shout-out?

Nominate them here.