Geraldine "Gerry" Casner Obituary (1922 - 2008)

Geraldine "Gerry" Casner, 86, of Pana, died Saturday, May 24, 2008 in her residence. She was born April 29, 1922 in Joliet, IL, the daughter of Thomas Charlotte Boese Grant. After her father passed away when she was 5, Gerry was raised by her stepfather, Nels A. Lundberg. Gerry came to Pana in the 50's and lived in the Pana-Oconee areas. A homemaker, she loved her family and enjoyed boating on the river with them. Geraldine married George James "Jim" Casner on August 31, 1947 in Joliet, IL. She is survived by her sons: Jim Casner wife Jean, Oconee, IL; Rick Casner, Pana, IL; Jackie Needles, Joliet, IL daughters: Cindy and Suzie, both of Pana, IL; grandson: Zack Casner; step granddaughter: Mindie Chirch; step great granddaughter: Kristen Hoodand by her sister: Evie Goznik, Joliet, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents; stepfather, Nels A. Lundberg; husband on July 31, 1998; granddaughter Jamie Casner on August 11, 2001; brothers Thomas Grant Ed Grant. Funeral Information A celebration of life service will be held Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. in Oconee Mound Cemetery with Rev. Marilyn Rauch officiating.