Marvin Orange Obituary (1929 - 2008)

Marvin Orange, 79, of Pana died Friday, December 19, 2008 in Pana Community Hospital. He was born July 24, 1929 in Moweaqua, IL, the son of Ralph S. Verna (McQuality) Orange. A graduate of Assumption High School, he lived in the Pana and Assumption areas his entire life. Marvin was a retired carpenter and had worked for Siegrist Construction, Taylorville. He was a member of Shelbyville Moose Lodge for 41 years and a 50 year member of Bromwell Lodge #451 AFAM, Assumption. He loved to fish, travel, play pinochle, watch sports on television and do woodworking. Marvin married Loreta Sloan, who preceded him in death. He married Alice Jane Herbert on June 24, 1972. He is survived by his wife: Alice Jane Orange, Pana; daughter: Nancy Wemple husband Gary, Hillsboro, IL; sons: David Orange wife Sara, Gautier, MS; Mike Orange wife Jennifer, Decatur, IL; and Chris Orange, Pana, Ill 6 grandchildren; 2 step grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; and by his sister: Margaret Dorr, Taylorville, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife, and sister Lois Oates. Funeral Information Graveside services will be Monday, December 22, 2008 in Linwood Cemetery, Pana at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Terry Walters officiating. There will be no visitation.