Dorlene Louise Fannin, 98 of Bloomington, IL, passed away 12:25 PM February 16, 2026 at St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington, IL.

Graveside services will be 11AM, Thursday, February 19, 2026 at Memorial Park Cemetery, Clinton, IL with Rev. Richard Gray officiating. The family entrusted Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL with arrangements. 

Memorials may be directed to the Full Gospel Tabernacle Church, Heyworth, IL.

Dorlene was born April 7, 1927 in Bloomington, IL the daughter of Edward and Maymie (Baird) Geske. She married Paul W. Fannin, August 21, 1956 in Springfield, IL. He passed away June 18, 2010.

Survivors include her stepson, Ronald (Donna) Fannin, Sheridan, IL; 4 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren, and sister, Phyllis Grant, Bloomington, IL.  Several nieces and nephews also survive.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Doris Mullinax and Thelma Lee, and stepdaughter, Mary Fannin.

Dorlene enjoyed taking care of her yard and garden and especially reading her bible. She loved to spend time with her family. 

Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com