Lynetta Lou Isley

Lynetta Lou Isley, known as Lynn by her family and friends, age 73, of Casey, IL passed away at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at Willowbrook in Marshall, IL with her family by her side. She was born May 12, 1951 in Fort Wayne, IN the daughter of Verlin P. Wilhoit and Wanetta E. Cline Wilhoit.
Lynn met Glen while selling advertising for WKZI radio station in Newton, IL, little did they know that meeting would be the beginning of a true love story. On June 15, 1996 they married in Casey, IL and shared twenty-eight years together.
Survivors include her husband, Glen Isley of Casey, IL; daughter, Patricia Martin (Brian) of Martinsville, IL; grandchildren, Shelby Nash (Trae), Sheldon Lowe (Mikayla), Sheridan Lowe, Zoey Isley, and Asher Rauch; great grandchildren, Camdin Lowe, Broxtyn Nash, Ashtyn Nash, Kai Rauch, Beckitt Lowe and one on the way; stepchildren, Melissa Backus (Bill) of Mico, TX, Kurtis Isley (Angela) of Bartlett, IL, Gregory Isley (Andrea) of Milwaukee, WI, Cal Wickiser, Jimmy Wickiser, Denny Wickiser and Roy Wickiser; half siblings, Beth White of FL, Bonnie Shaw of PA and Barry White of TN; and her very special pup Precious. Lynn was preceded in death by her parents; son, Donald Harrison "Donnie" Douglas in 2014; brothers, Ron Wilhoit and Bill Wilhoit; and half-brothers, Bob White and Bill White.
Lynn was a 1969 graduate of Manatee High School in Florida. She was a lifetime member of the Casey VFW Women's Auxiliary where she faithfully held several offices and enjoyed organizing and participating in many events. Lynn loved her jobs managing the Casey Moose Lodge and the Casey VFW for many years; her friendly smile welcoming patrons through the years creating lifelong-lasting friendships. She was an AVON representative and cleaned many homes and businesses in the area.
Lynn loved fashion and shopping; she was always dressed to perfection, perhaps a trait her son Donnie inherited as he chose a career in cosmetology. Lynn and Glen loved traveling and socializing with friends. They enjoyed winters in Florida and summers in Casey, IL. Lynn loved her extended family dearly and cherished any time she could share with them. She especially loved her time with Patti and her children and grandchildren. Lynn enjoyed baking, mushroom hunting and flower gardening, especially her beautiful rose bushes and bowled for many years.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at Markwell Funeral Home with Rev. Roy Wickiser officiating. Burial will follow in Washington Street Cemetery, Casey, IL. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. prior to the service on Tuesday at Markwell Funeral Home, 200 N. Central Ave., Casey, IL.
Memorial donations may be made to Casey VFW Auxiliary, 300 S. Central Ave., Casey, IL 62420 or Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., 17th floor, Chicago, IL 60601.
To view the full obituary, send a condolence message, light a candle or post photos, visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements.
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