Shirley A. Wise

Shirley A. Wise, age 85 of Highland, IL, died Friday, June 24, 2016, at Mercy Hospital St. Louis in Saint Louis, MO. She was born on Monday, January 19, 1931, in Highland, IL, the daughter of Alfred and Clara (nee Blum) Dubach. On Friday, April 14, 1950, she married Loyd John Wise at Highland, IL. She was a member of Evangelical United Church of Christ, Highland, IL; the Quilters, Chancel Choir and Honorary Member of the Women's Guild all at EvUCC; VFW Ladies Auxiliary; former member of the BPW of Highland. She was born at Highland, IL and a 1948 graduate of Highland High School. She worked for Basler Electric from 1948 to 1961. She then stayed home to rear her children. She worked for Artex International from 1974 to 1996 and retired as an assistant controller. She was a dedicated volunteer at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland. She enjoyed travelling; she and her husband camped all over the USA. She loved her time with her family. Survivors include: Daughter - Tami L. (Daniel) Kampwerth, Highland, IL Son - John B. Wise, Highland, IL Son - Marc E. (Arlene) Wise, Bentonville, AR Grandchild - Nathan D. (Lori) Kampwerth, Highland, IL Grandchild - Samantha J. (Noah) Haukap, Highland, IL Grandchild - Anelia A. Wise, Bentonville, AR Grandchild - Melissa E. Wise, Bentonville, AR Great Grandchild - Ellie Rose Kampwerth, Highland, IL Great Grandchild - Nora Laine Kampwerth, Highland, IL Sister - Pearl Torrence, Highland, IL. She was preceded in death by: Father - Alfred Robert Dubach (died 3/3/1952) Mother - Clara R. Dubach (nee Blum) (died 10/12/1972) Husband - L. John Wise (died 05/07/2012) Brother - Alfred R. Dubach, Jr. (died 3/27/1963) Brother - Leroy M. "Dub" Dubach (died 2/27/2004). 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 Monday, June 27, 2016, at Evangelical United Church of Christ in Highland, IL. Memorial Service will be at 11:00 AM on Monday, June 27, 2016, at Evangelical United Church of Christ, with Rev. Christopher W. Hill, Senior Pastor, officiating. Private Interment will be at Highland City Cemetery in Highland, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to Evangelical United Church of Christ or Highland Area Christian Service Ministry (HACSM).

Shirley A. Wise

January 19, 1931 - June 24, 2016