Jonathan Wade Pengress

Jonathan Wade Pengress, age 28 ofArnold, MO, formerly of Jonesboro, passed away at 6:30 a.m. Friday, January 19, 2018 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Jon was born May 23, 1989, in Carbondale, the son of Robin and Kathy Pengress.Jon is survived by his parents, Robin (Kathy) Pengress of Jonesboro; brother, Eric Pengress of Anna; sister, Samantha (Brad) Dawson of Anna; grandmother, Ludine Copeland of Anna; three aunts, Karen (Ron) Hubbs of Anna, Pam Kaplan of Florida and Della (Ron) Shepherd of Wolf Lake; two uncles, Frank Pengress of Herrin and Richard (Tanya) Pengress of Anna; nephew and close friend, Carson Pengress of Anna; niece and nephew, Kayma Dawson and Sawyer Dawson both of Anna; cousins, Tim (Stacy) Hubbs of Anna, Jessica Kaplan of Florida, Heath Pengress of Anna, Vance (Theresa) Pengress of Anna, Cliff (Mary) McMahan of Wolf Lake, David (Angie) McMahan of Grand Tower, Beth (Jack) Thornton of Wolf Lake, Sean (Deneen) McMahan of Grand Tower and Luke (Shelly) McMahan of Wolf Lake. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, George (Martha) Pengress of Anna; maternal grandfather, Carol Copeland of Jonesboro and niece, Caitlyn Pengress of Anna.Jon is a 2007 Graduate of AJCHS where he was a proud member of the AJ Wildcat Football team, Basketball team and track team. Jon is a 2010 graduate of Shawnee Community College where he played basketball for the Saints. Jon earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Southeast Missouri State University. Jon was a member of the Anna Heights Baptist Church and was very active with the youth program.Jon worked as a staff accountant for the Union County Treasurer's Office. In December 2014, Jon graduated from Missouri State Highway Law Enforcement Academy in Jefferson City, MO. Jon was proud to serve as a highway patrol officer for Troop C in Jefferson County, MO until his battle with leukemia began. Jon leaves behind many brave brothers and sisters in blue, teammates, friends, fishing buddies, gamers and coworkers.Funeral Services for Jonathan Wade Pengress will be at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 in the Anna Heights Baptist Church with Pastor Darryl Williams officiating. Interment will be in the Casper Church Cemetery in Anna. Friends may call after 10:00 a.m. and until the service hour at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 in the Anna Heights Baptist Church. Memorial contributions may be given to Anna Heights Baptist Church Upward Program. Envelopes will be available at the church. Visitation Service Tuesday, January 23, 2018,10:00AM-1:00PM Anna Heights Baptist Church 100 Turner Ave Anna, Illinois 62906 Memorial/Funeral Service Tuesday, January 23, 2018,1:00PM Anna Heights Baptist Church 100 Turner Ave Anna, Illinois 62906 Cemetery Service Tuesday, January 23, 2018,2:00PM Casper Cemetery Casper Church Rd. Anna, Illinois 62906