Dorothy Nadler

Dorothy “Elaine” Nadler, 82, of Pana passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2026 in Rose Garden of Pana. She was born January 2, 1944 in Hillsboro, IL to Vernon & Donna (Noyes) House. After Vernon died in WWII, two weeks prior to his discharge, his brother Gerald House married Donna and he raised Elaine as his own. Elaine House married Paul Allen Nadler on April 18, 1965 in Pana Christian Church. He preceded her in death on February 2, 2010.
Elaine was a beautician for many years, as well as working part-time in the catalog department as JCPenney in Pana. She was a member of the Pana Christian Church for many years. She loved cooking and spending time with her family, always having extra time for her grandkids.
Elaine is survived by her son, Jeff Nadler, Windsor, IL; grandchildren: Maison Kile (fiancée, Sara), Logan (Rachel) Kile, Clayton (Morgan) Kile, Levi (Ashley) Nadler, Becky Comstock, William (Krissy) Comstock, Dustin Comstock; great grandchildren: Jack Kile, Zoey Kile, Nora Kile, Meyer Kile, Kylee Freese, Clark Freese, Riley Comstock, Kady Comstock, Cade Nadler, Lyla Nadler, Colt Nadler; great-great grandson, Owen Mason and Elaine’s siblings: Suzanne (Charles) Jarvis, Gary (Chris) House & Terry (Rhonda) House. She was preceded in death by her parents: Vernon House, Donna House & Gerald House; husband, Paul Nadler; daughter, Colleen Gay Kile on January 12, 2001 and daughter-in-law, Donna Nadler.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 in McCracken-Dean Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Gerald McPhillips officiating. Burial will be in Rosemond Grove Cemetery, Rosamond, IL. Visitation will be Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until service time in the funeral home.
Memorials in Elaine’s honor may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and will be accepted by McCracken-Dean Funeral Home who is assisting the family.