Robert Vanus, Jr. Obituary (1941 - 2015)

Robert Vanus, Jr., 74, of Pana, died at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, November 29, 2015, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield. He was born in Taylorville on August 3, 1941, the son of Robert and Edna (Hatcher) Vanus. He married Darlene Crutcher on February 14, 1963, in Shelbyville, and she survives. Robert worked as a concrete finisher, and for a car dealership doing body work. He was a member of the vintage Motor Bike Club, the Cushman Club of America, and the Crosley Club. In his spare time, he enjoyed a good day of fishing. Along with his wife of over 52 years, Robert is survived by his daughter, Tina Dickenson of Pana; son, Steve (wife, Dawn) Vanus of Pana; granddaughters: Dawn Whitlatch, Nichol Vanus, Tara Johnson, Ashlin Brown, and Christina Carlock; ten great grandchildren; and one sister: Norma Whennen of Pana. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Barbara Burns, and son-in-law, Larry Dickenson. Inurnment will take place at Witt Cemetery at 2pm on Saturday, December 12, 2015. Memorials may be made to the family. McClure Funeral Home is assisting the Vanus family with arrangements.