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Ira N. Barner, 76, of Havana, passed away at 7:20 p.m. on Monday, Dec
. 11, 2017, at Renaissance Care Center in Canton surrounded by his chi
ldren, grandchildren and his soulmate. He was born on May 10, 1941, i
Pekin, to Ira and Ruth (Greiser) Barner. He married Connie Zeltner o
Jan. 11, 1979, in Havana, she preceded him in death.
Also preceding him in death were his parents; his daughter, Elaine Bar
er; and one brother.
Surviving is his soulmate, Deborah Boyd; eight children, Ira Dean (Ear
lene) Barner of Washburn, David (Lisa) Barner of Missouri, Shelby (Mar
y) Thompson of Bath, Chadwick Barner of Joliet, Angie (Bill) Preston o
f Peoria, Shannon Lynn of Havana, Clinton (Amber) Barner of Havana, an
d Taunja (Chris) Leithoff of Havana; 17 grandchildren; several great-g
andchildren; one brother, Albert Barner of Camp Point; and two sister
s, Mary Graber of Pekin and Addie Fisher of Pekin.
Ira retired from Texaco Truck Driving. He was of the Baptist faith. Ir
a enjoyed hunting and fishing, but most of all he enjoyed being with h
is family. He was a member of the Sportsman’s Club.
Per his request, there will be no services.
Cremation rites will be accorded with Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Cremato
y in Canton.
Memorials can be made to OSF Children Hospital of Mid-Illinois.
To offer condolences online, visit www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com.
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