Shirley M. Wheatley

Shirley M. Wheatley, age 89 of Highland, IL, died Saturday, April 28, 2018, at Saint Joseph's Hospital in Highland, IL. She was born July 16, 1928, in Centerville, IL, the daughter of Oscar E. and Emma J. (nee Levin) Weber. On June 03, 1949, she married Robert L. Wheatley at Cahokia, IL. He passed away on July 27, 2007. She was a member of Hope Lutheran Church, Highland, IL. Shirley was born in Centerville, IL and grew up in the Cahokia/Dupo area. She graduated from Dupo High School in 1946. After graduation, she worked in St. Louis, MO. After her marriage, she and her husband lived in Schenectady, NY; Cahokia, IL; Belleville, IL; Memphis, TN; and moved to Highland in 1961, where they owned and operated Wheatley's LP gas. Mrs. Wheatley was a world traveler having been to Russia, Western Europe, Egypt, Italy, Canada, Mexico, Dubai, and Israel. Throughout her 89 years, she had volunteered with the Girl Scouts, Meals on Wheels and the Highland Food Pantry. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Survivors include: Daughter - Susan J. (Jim) Nickerson, Highland, IL Daughter - Christy A. (Keith) Haberer, Highland, IL Son - Jerry L. (Stephanie) Wheatley, Richmond, TX Daughter - Robin K. (Frank) Padak, Highland, IL Grandchild - Robert T. Koelz, Effingham, IL Grandchild - Shelly J. (Gary) Marti, Highland, IL Grandchild - Brody R. Wheatley, Richmond, TX Grandchild - Grant H. Wheatley, Richmond, TX Grandchild - Erica C. Wheatley, Austin, TX Grandchild - Shandela A. (William) Anderson, Sparta, IL Grandchild - Joe S. (Tricia) Stock, Highland, IL Grandchild - Benjamin J. Haberer (Significant Other Kim Adcock), Greenville, IL Grandchild - Jennifer L. (Ned) Kampwerth, Pocahontas, IL Grandchild - Taylor N. Padak, Chicago, IL Grandchild - Danielle E. Padak, Columbia, MO Grandchild - Avery J. Padak, Highland, IL Grandchild - Alexa M. Padak, Highland, IL Great Grandchild - Mariah Singler Great Grandchild - Cameron Singler Great Grandchild - Marlee Singler Great Grandchild - Garrett Marti Great Grandchild - Gavin Marti Great Grandchild - Tatum Stock Great Grandchild - Trent Stock Great Grandchild - Shelby Haberer Great Grandchild - Liam Haberer Great Grandchild - Brenna Kampwerth Great Grandchild - Haley Koelz Great Great Grandchild - Daisy Nieces and Nephews - Many She was preceded in death by: Father - Oscar E. Weber - Died in 1984 Mother - Emma J. Weber, nee Levin - Died 5/21/1997 Husband - Robert L. Wheatley - Died 07/27/2007 Sister - Charlotte J. Crouch Barber - Died 11/02/2003 Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Thursday, May 03, 2018, at Hope Lutheran Church in Highland, IL. Funeral service will be at 11:00 AM on Thursday, May 03, 2018, at Hope Lutheran Church in Highland, IL, with Rev. Scott Busacker, officiating. Interment will be at Highland City Cemetery in Highland, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to Hope Lutheran Church or Highland Area Christian Service Ministry (Food Pantry).

Shirley M. Wheatley

July 16, 1928 - April 28, 2018