Kay Elizabeth Shaner Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Kay Elizabeth Shaner of Danville, Illinois, whose life came to an end on April 10, 2026 at the age of 86, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let her loved ones carry forward the torch of her memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of her love and the brilliance of her spirit. Though Kay may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, her essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William Kilbourne and Myrle Izetta Kilbourne (Goodall). She is survived by: her husband John Shaner; her stepsons, William Shaner (Kristen) and Mark Shaner (Jennifer); her stepgrandchildren, Matt Shaner (Tristan) and Isabelle Shaner; and her stepgreat-grandchildren, Ellen and Ralph Shaner.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to DACC Foundation in support of the John and Kay Shaner Theater or to a charity of the donor's choice. For DACC, please make checks payable to DACC Foundation, 2000 E. Main Street, Danville, IL 61832 or donate online at dacc.edu/foundation/giving-dacc.
