John Vana Obituary
The passing of John Vana of Carbondale, Illinois leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on January 11, 2026 at the age of 77. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Vana to show support.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact John had on those he encountered along his journey. Though John may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, his essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
He was predeceased by: his father George Vana; his brother Lyle Vana; and his nephew Niel Vana. He is survived by: his mother Iris Vana (Dorman) of Carbondale, IL; his brother Eric Vana (Sue) of Murphysboro, IL; his nephews, Quinn Vana (JoAnn) of Murphysboro, IL and Isaac Vana (Anne) of Herrin, IL; and his great-nieces and great-nephews, Maven Vana, Felix Vana, Arrow Vana, Cora Vana, Brynn Vana and Laurel Vana.
