Obituary for Eleanor L. Whitlock
Mrs. Eleanor L. Whitlock, 83, of rural Baylis, Illinois, passed away at 1:40 p.m. Tuesday, August 21, 2018, at the home of her daughter.
She was born February 3, 1935, in Derry Township, near Barry, Illinois, to Walter & Esther (Bocking) Schnepf. They preceded her in death.
She married Robert Whitlock on February 12, 1955 in Barry, Illinois. He preceded her in death on July 31, 1982.
She is survived by 2 sons, Robert Whitlock (Lori) of Baylis, IL and Michael Whitlock of Baylis, IL; 3 daughters, Christine Simmerman (Garry) of Baylis, IL; Dianna Ruble (Jack) of Baylis, IL and Kimberly Motley (David) of Barry, IL; 6 grandsons, Jason Simmerman of Pittsfield, IL; Justin Simmerman of Rockport, IL; Michael Whitlock of Baylis, IL; Ryan Motley of Carbondale, IL; Jack Ruble II of New London, MO; and Larry Allen of Eolia, MO.; 6 granddaughters, Jayna Verastique of Woodstock, IL; Angela Dixon of Barry, IL; Toni Daniels of Pittsfield, IL; Dianna Allen of Baylis, IL; Rachel Motley of Barry, IL; and Madison White of Baylis; 19 great grandchildren; 1 sister Doris Rennecker (Herb) of Kinderhook, IL.; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband and her parents she was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Carl Schnepf, Kenneth Schnepf and Gerald Schnepf and 3 sisters, Virginia Woods, Adaline Harrison and Frances Sutton.
She was a member of the Barry United Methodist Church. Eleanor loved to sew. She spent her lifetime on the farm raising her family. She raised food in her garden and enjoyed canning and quilting. In her spare time she loved working puzzles and watching her grandkids show animals at the fair. Her favorite activity was spending time with her family.
Visitation will be from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Friday, August 24, 2018, at the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry.
Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, August 25, 2018, at the Barry United Methodist Church in Barry.
Burial will be in Park Lawn Cemetery in Barry.
Memorials are suggested to the Barry United Methodist Church.
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She was born February 3, 1935, in Derry Township, near Barry, Illinois, to Walter & Esther (Bocking) Schnepf. They preceded her in death.
She married Robert Whitlock on February 12, 1955 in Barry, Illinois. He preceded her in death on July 31, 1982.
She is survived by 2 sons, Robert Whitlock (Lori) of Baylis, IL and Michael Whitlock of Baylis, IL; 3 daughters, Christine Simmerman (Garry) of Baylis, IL; Dianna Ruble (Jack) of Baylis, IL and Kimberly Motley (David) of Barry, IL; 6 grandsons, Jason Simmerman of Pittsfield, IL; Justin Simmerman of Rockport, IL; Michael Whitlock of Baylis, IL; Ryan Motley of Carbondale, IL; Jack Ruble II of New London, MO; and Larry Allen of Eolia, MO.; 6 granddaughters, Jayna Verastique of Woodstock, IL; Angela Dixon of Barry, IL; Toni Daniels of Pittsfield, IL; Dianna Allen of Baylis, IL; Rachel Motley of Barry, IL; and Madison White of Baylis; 19 great grandchildren; 1 sister Doris Rennecker (Herb) of Kinderhook, IL.; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband and her parents she was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Carl Schnepf, Kenneth Schnepf and Gerald Schnepf and 3 sisters, Virginia Woods, Adaline Harrison and Frances Sutton.
She was a member of the Barry United Methodist Church. Eleanor loved to sew. She spent her lifetime on the farm raising her family. She raised food in her garden and enjoyed canning and quilting. In her spare time she loved working puzzles and watching her grandkids show animals at the fair. Her favorite activity was spending time with her family.
Visitation will be from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Friday, August 24, 2018, at the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry.
Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, August 25, 2018, at the Barry United Methodist Church in Barry.
Burial will be in Park Lawn Cemetery in Barry.
Memorials are suggested to the Barry United Methodist Church.
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Previous Events
Visitation
Friday
24
Aug
5:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Kirgan Funeral Home
940 Greene Street
Barry, IL 62312
Service
Saturday
25
Aug
1:00 PM
Barry United Methodist Church
720 Perry St.
Barry, IL 62312
Cemetery Details
Location
Park Lawn Cemetery
Main St.
Barry, IL 62312
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