Louis "Lou" Danner

Louis "Lou" Danner, 88, of Springfield, passed away at 6:40 p.m. on Sunday, September 21, 2014 at Mill Creek Alzheimer's Special Care Center. Lou was born December 20, 1925 in Springfield, the son of Andrew and Catherine Herman Danner. Catherine died when Lou was an infant. Lou was raised by his father and his step-mother, Beulah Danner. He married Anna Vizzini on October 13, 1951 in Springfield. Lou attended Feitshans High School in Springfield. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during WWII. He was employed as a machinist with Fiat Allis for over 40 years. Lou was a member of the IL Department of Public Health Men's Golf League, Elks Lodge #158, and a former member of the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed spending time with his family and was known for being kind, caring, and hardworking. Lou also enjoyed golfing, bowling, traveling, home improvement projects, and was an avid Cubs and Bears fan. He was preceded in death by his parents; his step-mother, Beulah Danner; and three sisters, Kathleen Snow, Frances Jackson, and Florence Aiello. He is survived by his wife, Anna Danner of Springfield; one son, Mark (wife, Kathleen) Danner of Sherman, one daughter, Andrea (fianc, Rick Davison) Danner of Springfield; five grandchildren, Andy (wife, Katie) Danner of Cincinnati, OH, Angela (husband, T.J.) Mabie of Sherman, Alexandra Danner of Springfield, and Nicholas and Derek Rapps, both of Springfield; five great-grandchildren, Ayden, Lillian, Reece, Maxwell Louis, and Issac; five siblings, Phyllis Dorworth, Evelyn Lazar, Beulah Sabo, Mabel Croucher, and Ernest Danner; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation and Funeral Mass: Family will receive friends from 9:00 until 11:15 a.m. on Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 245 North Amos Ave., Springfield. A Funeral Mass will follow at 11:30 a.m. with Rev. Robert Jallas, Celebrant. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery with military honors provided by the Department of Defense. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908.