Lila V. Caulk Obituary (1925 - 2012)

Lila V. Caulk, 86, of Pana, died Sunday, April 1, 2012 in Decatur Memorial Hospital with her family at her side. She was born October 1, 1925 in Dollville, IL, the daughter of John Iva (Miller) Mathias. Lila grew up in Pana, but lived in California for 7 years from 1957-1964 before coming back to Pana in June 1964. She was a waitress and cook for many years. She managed the Sav-Mor Store in Pana, and after retiring she opened her own ceramic store and gift shop in Pana. Lila enjoyed her family, bowling, ceramics, and her cats, Willie Minnie. She was also a member of the First United Methodist Church, Assumption; past member of the Pana Eagles; and had her own bowling team. She married Lester Caulk, they had 5 children and later divorced. Lila is survived by her children: Barbara Marvin, Pana, IL; Glen Caulk wife Judy, Pana, IL; Joyce Anderson husband Phil, Pana, IL; Donna French, Pana, IL; and Gary Caulk wife Connie, Assumption, IL; 11 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; 6 great-great grandchildren; and sisters: Mary Mathias Doris Mathias, both of Assumption, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Irma Barringer; brother: John Mathias, Jr.; her twin brother, Lyle Mathias, Sr., a great grandson. Funeral Information Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 7, 2012 in McCracken-Dean Funeral Home at 12:00 p.m. with Rev. Tom Compton officiating. Burial will be in Assumption Cemetery. Friends may call on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until service time in the funeral home.