Donnie L. Manuel Obituary (1944 - 2022)

Donnie L. Manuel, 78, of Pana passed away Monday, November 7, 2022 in Pana Community Hospital. He was born August 6, 1944 in Shelby County, IL to the late Cecil & Edith (Slater) Manuel. Donnie married Lorraine Wemple on December 31, 1970 in the Pana Christian Church and she survives in Pana. Donnie was a truck driver and member of the Pana Moose Lodge, Pana Elks Lodge & Grain Millers Union. Donnie had a great sense of humor. He enjoyed motorcycles, train sets, deep sea fishing & traveling, especially to the Smokey Mountains. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children: Jeffrey Manuel, Pana, IL: Greg (Chrystal) Toberman, Pana, IL & Kirby (Vanessa) Manuel, Pana, IL; grandchildren: Jessica Manuel, Jacob Manuel, Jonathan Manuel, Steven (Alicia) Toberman, Kari (Travis) Scott, Christopher (Kristen) Toberman, Jacoby (Kendal) Manuel, Shelby (Kyle) Vaughn, Hayleigh Manuel & Karsen Manuel and 15 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings: Norma Whittington, Eva Dean Dodd, Patty Dull, Viola Reedy, Garold Manuel, Bobby Manuel & Beverly Gatewood. Funeral services for Donnie will be held Thursday, November 10, 2022 in McCracken-Dean Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Leon Goff officiating. Burial will be in Price Cemetery, Oconee. Visitation will be Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until service time in the funeral home. Memorial in Donnie's honor may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or American Cancer Society and will be accepted by McCracken-Dean Funeral Home who is assisting the family.