Vernita Wolters Obituary (1917 - 2015)

Vernita Wolters, 97, of Pana, died Easter Sunday, April 5, 2015. She was born May 27, 1917 at home in Greenwood Township, Christian County, to Robert W. and Ida (Arkebauer) Wolters. She was baptized at St. Paul's Lutheran Church and was confirmed at Fairview United Methodist Church, both in rural Nokomis, IL. In her youth, she attended Sassafras School, was a member of 4-H and Christian County Rural youth. Vernita's employment included the former Illinois Glove Factory in Pana, Montgomery Ward, and the Illinois Department of Revenue in Springfield. She was also a caregiver for her parents during their extended illness. She had been a long time member of the First United Methodist Church of Pana and active in the United Methodist Women. She was also active in the Red Hats Society, Pana Area Senior Citizens and enjoyed cooking. She was a resident of Hickory Estates of Pana during her later years. Vernita is survived by her brother, Merle Wolters, Pana; nieces: Joyce M. Placek husband Bob, Athens, GA; Alice E. Boliek husband Michael, Decatur, IL; and nephew, Donald R. Wolters wife Tammy, Springfield, IL; 5 great nieces nephews: Roberta Wilson, Stephanie Wood, Nicole, McClanahan, Rustin Boliek, Nathan Wolters; 5 great-great nieces nephews: Cora Wilson, Preston Wilson, Lydia Wood, Madeleine Wood, Ian McClanahan, and Corinne McClanahan. Funeral Information Funeral services will be Saturday, April 11, 2015 in McCracken-Dean Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Stephen Palmer officiating. Burial will be in Rosemond Grove Cemetery, Rosamond, IL. Visitation will be Saturday from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home.