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 4–7 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.
