Donald Vana

Donald Vana

Age 61 of Wilmington, passed away suddenly Tuesday December 19, 2006 at Riverside Hospital in Kankakee, IL.

Born in Chicago December 27, 1945, Donald is a son of the late Raymond and Shirley (Miller) Vana. He was a graduate of Lindbloom High School where he achieved many honors in the field of Speed Skating. Donald was a US Army Vietnam Veteran, a member of the Teamsters Local #710, and a member of the Machinists Local #150 until his retirement. He was also a member of the Wilmington VFW and the Wilmington Moose Lodge. Donald was an avid sportsman, and tended bar part time at the Rustic Inn in Wilmington.

Donald is survived by two brothers and four sisters: Robert Vana, John Kremer, Nancy Kremer, Karen Kremer, Shirley Feltz and Cathy Sullivan, all of Chicago; as well as numerous Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and Friends.

Donald is preceded in death by his parents.

According to Donald's wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial visitation was held on Wednesday December 27, 2006 between the hours of 10:00am and 12:00pm with a prayer service and VFW service at 12:00pm at Reeves Funeral Home in Wilmington.

Inurnment with full military honors will take place Monday July 16. 2007 at 1:00PM in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood. Friends wishing to attend the services are asked to meet at the funeral home at 12:30PM for procession to the cemetery.

Friends may sign the online guest book by logging onto: www.ReevesFuneral.com.

In lieu of flowers, the family wishes memorials of the donor's choice in Donald's memory.

Funeral services and arrangements are under the direction of Reeves Funeral Home in Wilmington