Lenna Marjorie Cessna

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Lenna Marjorie Cessna, 88, of Olney, passed away on Friday, January 5, 2018 at Burgin Manor in Olney. She was born on April 10, 1929 in Grayville, IL, the daughter of John H. and Sarah Emma (Miller) McNew. She married Ira Benton Cessna on November 17, 1944 in Albion, IL. He preceded her in death on May 1, 1984.

Lenna is survived by her son, Dale Cessna and wife Melinda of Lawrenceville; Son, Gerald D. Cessna and wife Susan of Lawrenceville; Daughter, Bea (Brenda) Gardner of Olney; Son, Terry Cessna and wife Nancy of Sumner; Brother, Richard McNew and wife Valerie of Colorado Springs, CO; 14 grandchildren and many great and great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, daughter, Tricia Stevenson, son-in-law, Ed Stevenson, and 11 brothers and sisters.

A visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Monday, January 8, 2018, at the Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Olney. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at the First Presbyterian Church in Olney, with burial following at Petty Cemetery.