Lavon F. Burran, 90, Rankin, IL

Lavon F. Burran, 90, of Rankin, IL passed away on Friday, Feb. 26, 2010 at Hoopeston Regional Health Center.

Visitation will run from 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 2, until the 2 p.m. service at Knapp Funeral Home in Rankin. Fr. Bo Schmitt will officiate. Burial will be at Rankin Union Cemetery in Rankin.

Mrs. Burran was born Oct. 2, 1919 in Watseka, IL, a daughter of Thomas and Margaret Gibbons Butler. She married John McIntyer on Feb. 5, 1944 in Biloxi, MS and he preceded her in death on Aug. 30, 1969. She later married John Burran on Dec. 11, 1972 in Danville, IL and he preceded her in death on May 16, 1995.

Survivors include one sister, Kathryn “Lucille” Carey of Sun City, AZ and several nieces, nephews and step-children.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Mary Louise Reitz.

Mrs. Burran had been employed at Chanute Air Force Base in Rantoul for over 33 years. She was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Hoopeston. She enjoyed puzzles, reading, flowers and her friends.

Memorials may be made to Donor’s Choice.

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