Donald Vana Obituary

Vana, Donald age 61 of Wilmington, passed away suddenly Tuesday December 19, 2006 at Riverside Hospital in Kankakee, IL. Born in Chicago December 27, 1945, Donald is a son of the late Raymond and Shirley (Miller) Vana. He was a graduate of Lindbloom High School where he achieved many honors in the field of Speed Skating. Donald was a US Army Vietnam Veteran, a member of the Teamsters Local #710, and a member of the Machinists Local #150 until his retirement. He was also a member of the Wilmington VFW and the Wilmington Moose Lodge. Donald was an avid sportsman, and tended bar part time at the Rustic Inn in Wilmington. Donald is survived by two brothers and four sisters: Robert Vana, John Kremer, Nancy Kremer, Karen Kremer, Shirley Feltz and Cathy Sullivan, all of Chicago; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Donald is preceded in death by his parents. According to Donald's wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial visitation will be held on Wednesday December 27, 2006 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. with a prayer service and VFW service at 12:00 p.m., at Reeves Funeral Home in Wilmington. Inurnment will take place at a later date in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, IL. Friends may sign the online guest book or send private condolences to the family by logging onto: www.Reeves Funeral.com. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes memorials of the donor's choice in Donald's memory.