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Julie Shaffner Obituary

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Julie Shaffner

Pana, IL

July 30, 1956 - May 31, 2023

Julie Shaffner Obituary

Julie Shaffner, 66, of Pana passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2023, in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield. She was born July 30, 1956, in Terre Haute, IL to the late George Edward & Emma Faye (Strader) Garner. She married Fred Shaffner on March 17, 1973, in Olive, IL and he survives in Pana, IL.

Julie was a graduate of Marshall High School, class of 1974. In her younger years, she was a bartender at Wolf’s Lounge, Bob’s Steak House, and the Pana Country Club. She worked as a cosmetologist for 25 years at Merle Norman and enjoyed quilting.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children: Jerry (Cathy) Shaffner, Chris (Tina) Shaffner, Kathy Murray (significant other, James), Michael Shaffner (significant other, Mayline); grandchildren: Kristen (AJ) Cook, Alex Murray, Allison Murray, Jamie Hunter and siblings: Daniel (Linda) Garner, Joe (Diane) Garner, Martha Kelley, Robert “Bob” (Shelly) Garner. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Doug Garner.

Funeral services for Julie will be held on Saturday, June 3, 2023 in Pearce Funeral Home, Marshall, IL at 2:00 p.m. Burial will be in South Vigo Cemetery, Marshall, IL. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 2, 2023 from 4:00 to 6:00 in McCracken-Dean Funeral Home, Pana, IL and Saturday, June 3, 2023 from 12:00 p.m. until service time in Pearce Funeral Home, Marshall, IL.

Memorials in Julie’s honor may be made to the family and will be accepted by McCracken-Dean Funeral Home who is assisting the family.


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