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Thomas Danner Obituary
He was born March 6, 1934, the son of Anna Ruth McIntyre and Thomas Gilchrist Danner.
He married Norma Joyce Parks on April 28, 1957, in Carmi.
Tom is survived by his sweetheart for life, Norma Danner of Cobden; two proud, loving daughters, Karen Danner of Carbondale, Katrina Renzaglia of Alto Pass; one son-in-law and good friend, Paul Renzaglia; four adored granddaughters, Elissa Hopkins, Rhiana Hopkins, Kara-Mariah Hopkins and Anna Renzaglia, all of Alto Pass; two sisters, Carole Danner-Johns of Bloomington, Ind., and Carmen Danner of Jacksonville, Fla.; one brother, Bill Danner of Augusta, Ga.; other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Gary Danner.
Tom was a loving and kind human being who served others. He served in the Marine Corps during the Korean War. He graduated from Southern Illinois University with a bachelor degree in education; he served as a principal, teacher and coach at Maunie School. Later he returned back to Southern Illinois University receiving his master's in rehab counseling. He worked for Egyptian Mental Health Department as a rehab counselor for 15 years. After his retirement, he began to grow Vignoles grapes for Alto Vineyards.
Memorial services for Mr. Thomas Wayne "Tommy" Danner will be at 3 p.m. Friday, May 13, in Tommy and Norma's home at 535 Spring Hill Road Cobden.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that memorial donations be made to American Cancer Society. Envelopes will be available at the family home and Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna.
To view this obituary or leave an online condolence for the family, visit, www.rendlemanhilemanfh.com.
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Mary Frances (Boyer) Welters
May 11, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of Tommy's passing. His Mom, Ruth, and my Dad, Ernest Boyer, were first cousins. Their Moms, Anna and Nellie, were sisters. I last saw Tommy at his Mom's funeral in Murphysboro. He was a great person.
Robin Nance
May 11, 2011
Sorry to hear of your loss. Tom was such an inspiration to all that knew him. He was such a kind man and it was an honor to know him.
Jan Sexton
May 10, 2011
Norma and Karen, so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kay McCord James
May 10, 2011
So sorry to learn of your loss. Heart and prayers with you.
First got acquainted with Tom when he worked at Health Dept. in Carmi, IL. He was a kind and caring individual......
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