Joseph C. Urban, Jr. Obituary (1923

Joseph C. Urban, Jr., 93, of Pana died Thursday, August 25, 2016 in his residence. He was born January 16, 1923 in Pana, son of the late Joseph Ruth Ellen Simpson Urban. Joseph lived his entire life in Pana and was a graduate of Pana Township High School. He served in the U.S. Army from December 1941 to September 1945. Joe was a past member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Pana. He was also a member of the United Mine Workers; Pana Masonic Lodge AFAM #226; Ansar Shrine; Pana Elks Lodge #1261; Pana Moose Lodge #1015; and a life member of Pana VFW Post #4431. He was a retired coal miner. Joe is survived by his good friend: Harry Wright, Pana, IL; and caregivers: Debora Packingham, Dietrich, IL; Rachael Camez, Ramsey, IL; Sheila Tucker, Shelbyville, IL. He was preceded in death b his father on March 7, 1990 and mother on February 1, 1989. Funeral Information Services will be held on Tuesday, August 30, 2016 in McCracken-Dean Funeral Home with Elks rites by Pana Lodge #1261 at 11:00 a.m. followed by funeral services with Pastor Dave Altman officiating. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery, Pana with Masonic rites by Pana Masonic Lodge AFAM #226 and graveside military rites by Pana Veterans Honor Guard. Visitation will be Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until service time in the funeral home.