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John Spinner Obituary

Pana - John Joseph Spinner, 61, Petersburg, formerly of Pana, retired Lincoln Developmental Center technician, died Wednesday (March 26, 2008). Services: 7 p.m. Friday, Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home, Lincoln. Visitation: two hours before services. Memorials: to the family. Survivors: wife, Diana; sons, John J. Scribner, Decatur; Samuel J. Spinner, Keith Munson and Nathaniel Griesbaum, all of Springfield; Frank J. Spinner, Mason City; Isaac Griesbaum, Petersburg; Joseph Fox and Andrew Fox, both of Lincoln; daughters, Pam J. Haynes, Assumption; Jill Cohan, Moweaqua; Melissa McPherson, Petersburg; Andrea Faye Damaron, Kentucky.; sister, Mary M. Jones, Delavan; 20 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Preceded by: parents and one stepson. Online guest book at www.legacy.com/herald-review/Obituaries.asp

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Published by Decatur Herald & Review on Mar. 27, 2008.

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Michele Horn

March 28, 2008

Diana and family,
Very sad to hear of John's passing he was a great friend to me and I always loved working with the both of you ...John and I shared alot of laughs and alot of very heart to heart talks I hope you can feel my hugs to you!! Once again I am so sorry for your loss what a wonderful sweet man...Anyone that knew him was so very lucky to have had them in thier lives...Love you Diana and my heart felt sympathy goes out to you!! God Bless.
Michele Horn

Nikki Swarts

March 28, 2008

Diana & family, I was so sorry to hear about John. He was a great guy & a wonderful person. I enjoyed working with him. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Mary Jo Gardner

March 27, 2008

I also worked with John and Diana at LDC. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Rita Coffey

March 27, 2008

Diana and Family:
I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of John. He was a good co-worker and he will be miss by many friends and family. Plese give me a call.
Love
Rita

Donald Todd

March 27, 2008

My condolenses to Diana and to John's family. John was a great person to work with and my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Dan Senters

March 27, 2008

My Thoughts and prayers to you all.John will be greatly missed. He was a fine mand and a friend.

Sherry Jennings

March 27, 2008

Diana, Mary and families-
Please accept my sincere condolences in the passing of John. I worked with Diana and John at LDC and hope that the memories of John's life will comfort you all in this tumultous time. Hugs-

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