Dorothy M. Wheeler

1927 - 2019

Dorothy M. Wheeler obituary, 1927-2019, Dekalb, IL

BORN

1927

DIED

2019

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Anderson Funeral Home - DeKalb

2011 South Fourth Street

Dekalb, Illinois

Dorothy Wheeler Obituary

DOROTHY M. WHEELER

Born: October 13, 1927; in McLeansboro, IL

Died: February 2, 2019; in Rockford, IL

Dorothy M. Wheeler, 91, of Rockford, Illinois, formerly of DeKalb, died Saturday, February 2, 2019, at her home.

She was born October 13, 1927, in McLeansboro, Illinois, the daughter of Marion G. and Grace M. (Peirce) Clark, Dorothy married Paul E. Wheeler on April 16, 1950 in Sycamore, Illinois. Dorothy was a homemaker and an artist that painted in oils and other art mediums.

She is survived by her husband, Paul; her children, Paulette (Jeff) Pinkston, Mark (Debra) Wheeler, Brian (Diane) Wheeler; seven grandchildren, Michele, Jennifer, Rachel, David, Christina, Elaina, Grant, and eight great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and three siblings, Adrian, Everett and Randall.

A graveside service will be held at a later date at Ten Mile Cemetery in McLeansboro, Illinois.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Dorothy M. Wheeler Memorial Fund, addressed to the Wheeler Family in care of Anderson Funeral Home, Ltd., P.O. Box 605, 2011 South Fourth Street, DeKalb, IL 60115.

For information, visit www.AndersonFuneralHomeLtd.com or call 815-756-1022.

Published by Daily-Chronicle on Feb. 5, 2019.
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Meeting your mom only once while in middle school she was a very kind hearted women. Brian we send out condolences to you and the rest of your family. I ask God to give you peace in this time of departure. Blessing of peace to you all in Christ!

David Roland

February 5, 2019

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