Brad Penninger

JONESBORO, Ill. -- Brad Penninger, 41, of Jonesboro died Monday, May 16, 2005, at his home.

He was born Sept. 8, 1963, son of Robert Lee and Elaine Lyerla Penninger. He and Cindy McRaven were married Aug. 6, 1982, in Jonesboro.

Penninger owned and operated Penninger Asphalt and Paving. He was a member of Dongola United Presbyterian Church, Jonesboro Fire Department, Rescue Squad, Jonesboro Masonic Lodge 111, Oasis Shrine, and a former member of Jonesboro City Council.

Survivors include his wife; two sons, Michael and Matthew Penninger of Jonesboro; his mother and stepfather, Elaine and Steve Shepherd of Jonesboro, Ark.; and a sister, Kim Collins of Belleville, Ill.

He was preceded in death by his father.

Friends may call at Hileman Funeral Home from 4 to 8 p.m. today. Masonic rites will be at 7 by Jonesboro Masonic Lodge.

The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Robert Goins officiating. Burial will be in Anna Cemetery.