Vena Mae Lima, 26, of Loami, died at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, February 17, 2008. Vena was born on July 30, 1981 in Springfield, the daughter of Pamela and Paul Noga. She married Steve Lima on September 8, 2007 in Cantrall. She was a graduate of Athens High School and served her country in the U.S. Marine Corps. She was preceded in death by her paternal and maternal grandparents. She is survived by her husband, Steve Lima of Loami; mother and father, Pam and Paul Noga of Cantrall; one son, Asher Paul Lima of Loami; one daughter, Elise Liana Lima of Loami; three brothers, Allan (wife, Jennifer) Harris of Springfield, Rodney Reid of Springfield and Joseph Noga of Springfield; and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends from 4:00 - 6:45 p.m. until the time of funeral ceremonies at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield with Pastor Doug Bell officiating. Following ceremonies cremation will be accorded by Butler Cremation Tribute Center. Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Rd., Springfield, IL 62702.
