Lorene Whitman

Lorene Whitman, 97, of Bloomington, IN, and formerly of Watseka passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021, at her home. She was born on October 7, 1923, in Rantoul, a daughter of Marion and Lucy Collins Webster.  Lorene married Robert D. Whitman in State College, PA, on January 8, 1944. He preceded her in death on October 6, 2007. 

Survivors include one son, John Whitman, and one son-in-law, Pedro Gregorio Valentin Brito, both of Watseka; one daughter, Cheryl Frank of Bloomington, IN; and one grandson, Robert Frank of Bloomington, IN.  She was preceded in death by two brothers, four sisters, and one son-in-law, Klem Frank.

Lorene was an active member of the First Christian Church in Watseka throughout her life.  She loved playing any kind of cards and had a special passion for playing bridge and for teaching others how to play the game.  She was a devoted member of the Grandmother's Club.  She enjoyed entertaining and laughing with friends. 

Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 24, 2021, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Baier Funeral Home in Watseka.  Graveside services will follow at Floral Hill Cemetery in Hoopeston with Rev. Wayne Meyer officiating.

Memorials may be made to the Iroquois County Historical Society and Southern Care Hospice of Bloomington, IN.

Please share a memory of Lorene at www.baierfuneralhome.com.