Edith Ethel Lee

Edith Ethel Lee obituary, Wauconda, IL

Edith Ethel Lee

Edith Lee Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kisselburg-Wauconda Funeral Home on Jan. 17, 2026.
Edith Ethel Bartle Lee, 84, of Wauconda, IL passed away on January 14, 2026. Born on December 17th, 1941 to William & Esther (nee Maki) Bartle in Finntown, Breen Township, Michigan. Edie was the youngest of 7 children.

Edie graduated from Felch High School in 1960. She moved to the "Big City" of Chicago after graduation. She married Robert D. Lee December 31,1960.They had 2 daughters - Judy (Les) Webb and Brenda Vick. They moved out to the suburbs to Wauconda in 1970 - remaining in the same house until her passing.

She is survived by her daughters, grandsons PJ & Adam Vick, great grandson Robert Vick, as well as lots of extended family and friends. She was preceded in death just short of 26 years by her husband, Rob. Also her parents, all 6 siblings & so many other family members & friends. She lived a good, long life.

Edie requested there be no service of any kind. She is being cremated & interment will be private beside her husband at a later date.

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