Obituaries

Jack L. Danner

May 26th, 1933 – November 9th, 2017

Jack Louis Danner, age 84 of Astoria, IL, passed away at 3:55 am on Thursday, November 9, 2017 at the Havana Health Care Center in Havana, IL. He was born on May 26, 1933 in Minonk, IL, the son of Galyn and Christene (Bucher) Danner. On February 6, 1953, Jack married Linda Hamblin in Astoria. She survives.

Also surviving are three daughters, Debra Bailey of Havana, Anita (and Steve) Burget of Havana, and Patty Kolves of Astoria, three grandchildren, J.R. Bailey, Gabrielle Palmer, and Zachary Kolves, one great-granddaughter Lily Bailey, and his sister Sandra Howell of Astoria.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents and one daughter, Vickie Spires.

He was an Army veteran, serving from 1953 to 1955 in the 964th Engineer's Company with a rank of Corporal.

He was a member of the Astoria American Legion Post #25 where he was a Past Commander. He was also a member of the Lewistown VFW #5001 and the Operating Engineer's Local #974 of Peoria, IL.

Jack was a heavy equipment operator.

He raised German Shepherds for over 40 years and enjoyed drawing.

Services will be held on Monday, November 13th at 7:00 p.m. at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Pastor Gary Sheets will officiate. Military rites will be conducted by the Astoria American Legion Post #25. Visitation will take place from 5-7 p.m. prior to the services. Memorials may be given to the Astoria American Legion Post #25. Cremation rites have been accorded.

Condolences

November 10th, 2017

Sorry to hear of uncle Jack's passing. He has been made whole again.Steve and Donna

November 10th, 2017

Dear Linda and family: so sorry to hear about Jacks passing. I know he fought a good fight and now his suffering is over. Keeping you in my prayers! Bil Weime

November 10th, 2017

You have our condolences. So sorry of Jack’s passing. Our sinceres sympathies.
Pete & Dee Egleton

November 10th, 2017

We are sorry for your loss. Hugs to you and prayers for. Love you. Janet and Gary (Butch)

November 10th, 2017

So sorry for your loss. Prayers to all the family. Bill and Dee Jones

November 10th, 2017

Hugs and prayers🙏🏻Bob and Loretta Mummert

November 10th, 2017

So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all. God bless. Much love to all.Carrie

November 10th, 2017

So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you ALL. Your Avon Lady Bev

November 11th, 2017

Linda
So sorry for your loss
Vickie Bagby

November 12th, 2017

So sorry Patty for you and your families loss. Our prayers for peace and comfort will be sent. Robert and Susan Cameron

November 12th, 2017

So sorry for your loss my dear friend Patty. Always a friend no matter the distance, always here for you. Love you patty lu!

November 12th, 2017

That was from Kris Farnsworth

November 13th, 2017

So sorry to Here about Jack , But like we say his suffering is over, but it still is so hard on you and your family, love you

November 13th, 2017

Sorry to hear about Jack, his suffering is over but that doesn't make it any easier on you all. Praying for Linda as she has lost her soulmate, love to her and family. Thank you Patty for keeping me informed ..love you Aunt Connie and Uncle Jimmy