Lois Evelyn Eiler Obituary (1924 - 2009)

Lois Evelyn Eiler, 85, of Pana, died Sunday, July 19, 2009 in her residence. She was born January 3, 1924, in Tower Hill, IL, the daughter of Morris J. and Stevanna Bland Terry. Lois lived most of her life in the Pana area, and graduated from Pana Township High School in 1942. She was a homemaker, as well as helped her son with the music store. She was also a crossing guard for Pana schools. Lois was an artist who did oil painting, and she enjoyed corresponding with her friends. Lois was a member of the Assembly of God Church; Pana Senior Citizens; Counsel for the Arts; and a past member of the VFW/American Legion Auxiliary. She married William Theodore "Ted" Eiler on October 31, 1948 in the Full Gospel Church, Pana. He preceded her in death on April 25, 2004. Lois is survived by her children: James N. Eiler wife Audrey, Pana, IL; Wanda Donnelly husband Louis, Salem, OH; Stevanna "Nan" Turner friend John Fletcher, Decatur, IL; 10 grandchildren: Erin, Amy, Michelle, Sara, Joshua, Rebecca, Kate, Aaron, Christopher, Kenton; 10 great grandchildren: Madison, Erica, Selena, Noah, Hailey, Emma, Aiden, Connor, Peyton, Elijah; brother: Don Terry wife Margaret, Pana, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband on April 25, 2004; granddaughter, Natalie Ann. Funeral Information Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 23, 2009 in McCracken-Dean Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery, Pana. Friends may call Wednesday, from 5 to 7 p.m. in McCracken-Dean Funeral Home.