Iva Fringer

Iva Margaret Fringer, 92, of Pana, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 in Pana Health & Rehab, Pana, IL. She was born February 8, 1934 in Beecher City, IL the daughter of James Elmer Sr. and Margaret Rachael (Burrus) Logsdon.
Iva married Jerry “Gene” Sarver December 16,1950, and they shared 32 years of marriage before he passed on March 24, 1983. She married Clark “Neil” Fringer April 6, 1991, and he proceeded her in death on January 18, 2005.
Iva was employed for many years by the Lake Lawn Restaurant as well as Dodson’s Furniture, both in Pana.
Survivors include children, Jerry Sarver of Vandalia, Marilea (Keith) Cearlock and David (Sally) Sarver both of Pana and Jodi (Ron) Smith of Oconee, daughter-in-law, Michelle Sarver of Vandalia, along with many beloved grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. She was proceeded in death by grandsons, Clayton Cearlock and Garrett Smith and great granddaughter, Ruth Elyse Jones. Iva was the last surviving Logsdon sibling of 11 children.
Private services will be held at a later date.
The family would like to give a special thank you to Pana Health and Rehab and especially the Rosemont Hall staff for the wonderful care you gave our Mom the past few years.
Memorials may be made to Pana Health and Rehab Activities Department for special events or to a December to Remember – Pana pride as she loved seeing the Christmas lights and will be accepted by McCracken-Dean Funeral Home who is assisting the family.