Luke Lehman

Luke H. Lehman, 45, of Pana passed away Saturday, July 18, 2026 in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield. He was born February 21, 1981 in Ladysmith, WI, son of Keith Lehman & Naidean (Turner) Lehman Miller. Luke and Katie Duez were married on July 2, 2005 in the Pana First Church of the Nazarene and she survives in Pana.
Luke attended the men’s prayer group, The Forge, at The Well. He loved motorcycles & old cars. He was a great mechanic and loved working with his hands.
In addition to his wife, Luke is survived by his children: Shelby Lehman (Austin Redfern), Mulberry Grove, IL; Lukas Lehman, Pana, IL and Brandon Lehman (Jadyn), Pana, IL; stepfather, Ed Miller, Pana, IL; father & mother-in-law, Kevin & Cynthia Duez, Pana, IL; grandson, Rhett Hormann; siblings: Sarah (Marty) Host, Bruce, WI; Rudie (Lindsay) Miller, Sullivan, IL; Hannah Miller, Pana, IL; grandparents: Sam Turner & Arnold Miller and several nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Keith Lehman; mother, Naidean Miller; brothers, Benjamin Lehman & Brandon Miller and grandparents: Nancy Turner & Doris Miller.
Per Luke’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded.
A memorial service for Luke will be held on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 in McCracken-Dean Funeral Home at 7:00 p.m. with Pastor Todd Holman officiating. Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 29, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. until service time in the funeral home.
Memorials in Luke’s honor may be made to the family or The Well and will be accepted by McCracken-Dean Funeral Home who is assisting the family.