Dale Lynn Pender

Dale Lynn Pender, 69, of Anna, died Thursday, June 13, 2024, at the Marion Veterans Administration Medical Center. 

He was born on April 17, 1955, in McLeansboro, the son of Jimmie D. and Vernita May Miller Pender.

Mr. Pender is survived by his daughter, Kim (Adam) Dillon of Anna; sons Travis “T.J.” Pender of Missouri and Randy Pender of Peoria; grandchildren Logan Thompson, Niya and Bella; brothers Danny (Martha) Pender of Marion, Darrell (Cindy) Pender of Jonesboro and Dennis Pender of Alto Pass; nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; and by a brother, Randy Gayle Pender.

Mr. Pender served in the U.S. Army from 1973 to 1975 during the Vietnam Era. He had an extensive knife collection and enjoyed crafting sheaths for them, as well as making jewelry.

Funeral services were at 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, at Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Cobden, with Pastor Tim Pender officiating. 

Interment was in Ebenezer Hall Cemetery, with military honors conducted by Carroll P. Foster Post No. 3455 of the VFW in Anna and the Illinois Army National Guard funeral honor team of Marion. 

Memorials can be made to the Marion VA Medical Center.

To view the obituary and to leave online condolences for the family, visit www.rendlemanhilemanfh.com. 

Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Cobden was in charge of arrangements.