Born: March 17, 1921 - Deceased: September 3, 2024
Lorene Wheeler, nee Rees, 103, of Belleville, IL, born Thursday, March 17, 1921, in Tilden, IL, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at Atrium of Belleville in Belleville, IL.
Lorene was a member of Emmanuel Church of the Nazarene in Belleville, IL and she loved her Church. She was a board member, Missionary President, Church Steward, a Sunday School Teacher as well as the Church Financial Secretary. She loved to color and play freecell.
She was preceded in death by her:
- Loving husband of 79 years, John Winfred Wheeler
- Son, John “Dale” Wheeler
- Parents, Ardell and Irene, nee Rosan, Rees
- Sisters:
- Esther Terry
- Laura Young
Surviving are her:
- Daughter, Patricia L. (Larry G.) Simpson of Belleville, IL
- Brothers:
- James (Marcia) Rees of Olathe, KS
- Edward Rees of Sparta, IL
Memorials: In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Emmanuel Church of Nazarene in Belleville, IL.
Visitation: Visitation from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday, September 13, 2024 at Emmanuel Church of the Nazarene, 8201 Old St. Louis Road, Belleville, IL.
Funeral: Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Emmanuel Church of the Nazarene, with Rev. Russ Brewer officiating. Interment will take place at 1:30 p.m. at Tilden City Cemetery, Tilden, IL after the luncheon.
6 Comments
Such a sweet lady…finally at peace and Home with Jack! from Dan and Elaine Short, Indianapolis
Pat & Larry,
Lorene was a gracious and lovely lady who was so ready to go home to her Lord and to see her Jack again. You were so blessed to have her for as long as you did and she was blessed to have you both in her life. Our thoughts a prayers are with you.
I was blessed to meet Lorene when I travelled with my parents to Belleville to visit Lorene and Jack. It was truly lovely to talk with them and I enjoyed every minute. My parents (Bob and Pat Wall) love them dearly and Lorene will be missed. I’m so glad to know that we will see them again one day!
Patty & Larry, I loved your mom like she was mine! We have so many wonderful memories of her and your family that I will never forget! I am so sorry for your loss but your dad and Dale was ready to welcome her home, now you’ll have 3 very precious angels watching and guiding you all through this difficult time. Sorry I can’t be there for you guys but if you ever need to talk please call. All my love and prayers to you guys
We have lost such a fair and gentle soul who so very richly impacted all the countless lives she touched. I will miss her sweet, loving presence.
Pat and Larry, So sorry to hear about Lorene’s death. She was a wonderful Christian woman. I will be praying for all of you now and in the days ahead.