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Mark Lancing McManaway, a native of Benton, Illinois, and former resident of Christopher, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026. He was a flight paramedic for over 20 years and was a proud organ donor. Mark was a member of the Christian Veterans Motorcycle Association and the CMA. He also served in the United States Army National Guard.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Hubert and Sharon Mason McManaway, along with his maternal grandparents: Thural and Wanda Mason.
Mark is survived by his loving wife of 21 years: Nancy Louise Short McManaway, a brother: Matthew McManaway (Tosha), a nephew: Mason McManaway, a niece: Finnley McManaway, and an uncle: Gene Payne.
Celebration of Life Services will be announced at a later time.
If you are unable to attend the funeral service or burial, you can sign the online registry at: www.zieglerfuneralhome.com
Ziegler Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mark Lancing McManaway.