John McCracken

John McCracken, 82, of Mt. Pulaski, formerly of Canton, passed away 9:51 am Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015 at his residence.  He was born December 19th, 1932 in Canton, IL, to Don and Myrtle Westerfield McCracken.  He married Shirley Peterson on August 2nd, 1954 in Canton. She survives along with one son, Curt, of Mt. Pulaski, two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.  Preceded him in death is, one son Sam, and one grandson.  John was a member of the First Christian Church of Canton and a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard.  He was a P.E. teacher and football and baseball coach at Pana High School for many years.

Graveside services will be Saturday, September 12th, 2015 at 11 am at White Chapel Memory Gardens in Canton. Nina Nestlerode will be officiating.  Visitation will be 30 minutes prior at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Pana Athletic Department.

Sedgwick Funeral Homes, Canton, is in charge of the funeral arrangements.  Online condolences may be made to the family at www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com