Donald Marvin Schreiner

Donald Marvin Schreiner, age 50, formerly of Savanna, Illinois, passed away peacefully in his sleep Thursday, January 13, 2011. A Memorial Gathering will be held 1:30 p.m. Saturday, January 22, 2011 at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna with Reverend Larry Thomson officiating. A memorial gathering will be held prior to the service from 1:00 - 1:30 pm at the funeral home.
Donald was born April 14, 1960 the son of Marvin and Janet (Ervin) Schreiner in Savanna. He attended Savanna schools where he enjoyed being in the school band. Don graduated from Savanna High School, Class of 1978, and attended Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, Illinois where he received a Degree in Mass Communications.
Following college, Don received devastating news from his doctor, a diagnosis of cancer. This illness changed Don’s entire outlook on life and set him on a path to see the world. He traveled many wonderful locations such as India, China, Egypt, Peru, Germany, Ireland, and Alaska just to name a few. His thirst for living a full life and gaining knowledge took him to the Great Wall of China, the Berlin Wall in Germany, he kissed the Blarney Stone in Ireland, and visited many, many other sights. Don went on to study the Native American culture and the ruins in the southwestern states. His desire to learn led him to study Astronomy and Astrology. Don loved calling his Mom and letting her know when the stars were aligning or the planets were visible in her area, so she could enjoy the natural beauty. He was an avid reader and had a thirst for knowledge that lasted throughout his life.
Don will be dearly missed by his mother, Jan Schreiner of Savanna; one brother, David of Fort Lauderdale, Florida and two nephews, Damien and Jordan Schreiner.
Don was preceded in death by his father, Marv; maternal grandparents, Edith and Lee Ervin and paternal grandparents, Raymond and Hilda Schreiner.