Mae Jerean “Jeri” Iwasczuk, nee Wheatly, 91, passed away Thursday, December 24, 2020 at the Dammert Geriatric Center in Belleville, IL. Jeri was born July 10, 1929 in Jefferson City, Missouri to the late Foster and Leia Mae Wheatly.
Jeri graduated from Southwest Baptist College in Bolivar, Missouri. She worked as an activity therapist at St. Paul’s Home in Belleville, was a board member of the local chapter of the American Cancer Society and volunteered for many years for the Relay for Life event. She lived at the apartment community at Our Lady of the Snows Shrine and found happiness, great friendships and wonderful, caring staff there.
Jeri was preceded in death by her:
- Parents
- Husband: Stephen Iwasczuk
- Brothers
- Rankin W. Wheatly
- Harold J. Wheatly
Surviving are her:
- Children
- Helen W. (Don) Kohn of Plano, TX
- Patricia M. McClane of Washington DC
- Mary McClane (Jeff) Owens of Dayton, OH
- Stepson: Stephen D. Iwasczuk of Belleville, IL
- Grandchildren
- Jennifer Owens Simpson
- Becky Owens (James) Dzuris
- Rebecca (Steve) Bugala
- Great Grandchildren
- Evan and Andrew Simpson
- Joseph and Grace Mae Dzuris
- Thomas, Claire, Anna and Lia Bugala
- Brother-in-law and sister-in-law: Ted and Pauline Iwasczuk
- Nieces: Tammy and Cheryl
- Nephew: Kevin
Memorials: Memorials may be made to, The Equiline at the Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, 726 Community Drive, Belleville, IL 62223.
Services: A Memorial Service will be held at a later date at the chapel in the apartment community at The Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows with interment at Valhalla Gardens of Memory in Belleville, IL.
5 Comments To "Mae Jerean “Jeri” Iwasczuk"
#1 Comment By Jackie Treesh On December 29, 2020 @ 7:12 pm
So very sorry to hear of her passing. She was always thoughtful and gifted person.
#2 Comment By David Mitchell On December 30, 2020 @ 9:06 am
Sorry to hear about Jeri, Steve and Jeri were such great friends of my parents, Pat and Roger Mitchell, and they talked so fondly about them very often. Her 90th birthday party at the Shrine would have been the last time they were able to get together, and I know they had a wonderful time.
#3 Comment By Nancy Roesch Wooten On December 30, 2020 @ 9:12 am
My deepest sympathy on your loss. While in high school with Patty and Mary, I remember spending time with your Mom. She was a special lady.
#4 Comment By Connie Jean Goyda On January 11, 2021 @ 9:40 pm
So sorry to hear about Jeri she was always smiling and so kind to my Aunt Anna Hudyma, my parents, Ray and Alice Marie and me . You have my deepest sympathy. She was such a blessing for all of us.
#5 Comment By Betty Cohn On January 12, 2021 @ 3:25 pm
So sad to hear of Jeri’s passing. She was one of the nicest and friendliest ladies I ever had the pleasure of meeting. It was at the Belleville Health and Sports Club where I met her and Steve. Such a wonderful couple. My deepest sympathy to all the family.
Betty Cohn