David Lee McCleary, 62, of Pana passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022 in Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Normal. He was born August 11, 1959 in Pana to the late Russell A. and Martha L. (Rodefelt) McCleary. David was a graduate of Pana High School, Class of 1978. He was a former employee of Great Western Products in Assumption and Graphic Packaging in Shelbyville. David was an avid St. Louis Cardinals and NASCAR fan. He enjoyed gardening, grilling, and spending time […]
Loretta M. Cassidy, 83, of Coalton passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022 at Hillsboro Area Hospital. The daughter of Leon and Valia (Lorenzi) Charles, she was born March 3, 1938 in Auburn. She married Marvin "Pooch" West on March 30, 1958. He preceded her in death on August 25, 1970. She then married William Cassidy on September 21, 1973, and he survives. Loretta was a dental assistant for Dr. Welch and was a homemaker. She was a member of St. […]
PANA -- The Pana Pioneer Heritage Guild met on January 11 at the Pana Industrial Park office of Keith Cearlock. Co-Chairman Gerald Rector conducted the meeting with a guest, Bert Crowe, becoming a new member. Malinda McClure made a reminder to the membership that the guild must have one-year and five-year plans in order to complete an unspecified grant application. Rector stated that the planned project for building a brick kiln for outdoor cooking at the village inside the Pana […]
Doris Rose House, 89, of Moweaqua, died January 13, 2022 surrounded by her daughters. Doris was born on September 5, 1932 in West Frankfort, the daughter of Ray and Clara (Ewing) Summers. She was happily married to Virgil Earl “Red” House for 72 years. He preceded her in death on November 13, 2021. Doris attended Grace Baptist Church of Moweaqua and was a member of Fame Evangelical Church. She was best known to her family and friends for her homemade […]
Angela Sue Bell, 51, of Taylorville passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at her home. She was born on November 12, 1970 in Decatur, the daughter of James Robert and Marcia Ruth (Webber) Patton Sr. Angela worked at the Christian County Mental Health Work Shop for 26 years. She is survived by her brothers Michael Patton of Ohlman and James Robert Patton Jr., father James Robert Patton Sr. of Fillmore, several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in […]
Cinda S. Patrick, 70, of Assumption, died January 13, 2022 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Cinda was born on June 5, 1951 in Pana, the daughter of Henry A. and Thelma (Sain) Ruff. She was a member of First Christian Church of Assumption, Assumption VFW Auxiliary Post #6577, and retired from the United States Postal Service. Surviving is her son Josh (Holly) Patrick of Athens, step-granddaughter Sydney Rees, very close friend Bill Wickline of Assumption, “special” children Cody (Caitlin) Wickline and […]
Kenneth Dale “Kenny” Bauer, 61, of Ramsey passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022 in his home. He was born August 26, 1960 in Pana to Dale W. and Lita (Hancock) Bauer. Kenneth was a graduate of Pana High School and worked as a truck and farmhand. He loved his farm work and handling the cattle. He enjoyed the outdoors, trap shooting, bull riding in his younger days, and most of all, his family, especially his grandchildren. Kenneth is survived by […]
Linda Rae Curlin, 81, of Pana passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022 in Pana Community Hospital. She was born September 20, 1940 in DuQuoin to the late Dwight and Cleo (Brock) Jones. She married Virgil Shallenbarger on September 18, 1959 in the First United Methodist Church, Pana, and he preceded her in death on May 20, 1977. Linda was a graduate of Pana High School, Class of 1958, and a member of the First United Methodist Church, Pana. She was […]
TAYLORVILLE — The 4-H Youth Leadership Team hosted a community service workshop last month at the Christian County Extension Office. The 4-H Youth Leadership Team and 4-H members in the county would donate fleece material to make blankets. Youth participants would help make tie blankets. The group did recently donate them to Taylorville Memorial Foundation for distribution to patients throughout the hospital. “Our youth participants really enjoyed making tie blankets. We hope they provide comfort to patients at Taylorville Memorial […]
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