Elizabeth Ann "Liz" Wolter

We are saddened to announce that Elizabeth Ann "Liz" Wolter, age 80 of Kankakee, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025 at Riverside Medical Center, Kankakee. She was born on April 30, 1945 in Chicago, the daughter of William and Mary (Way) Whitney. Liz grew up in Elmhurst, IL and attended Northern Illinois University, she was an Art major, member of Kappa Delta sorority, and picture editor of the NIU yearbook. Her focus was artwork in printmaking and ceramics. After her college years, she traveled the world as a reservationist for TWA. While raising her three children, Liz owned an antique shop in Northbrook, IL. Liz designed hospital interiors for Medline. She sold high-end furniture and assisted customers with residential design at The Design Studio in Skokie, Illinois. She also was a sales associate at Marshall Fields and Co. in their furniture department. Not only was she an interior designer and decorator, she was an artist. Liz created and sold her own jewelry pieces. She sold furniture, collections, decorative items, and her own personal creations online or in several antique malls and consignment booths in the Chicago and Kankakee areas. She would often host gatherings with elaborate holiday decorations in her home. Many would describe her as fashionable, outgoing, caring, creative, loving lady and loyal friend. Her infectious laugh, bright smile, and her ability to light up a room allowed her to make conversations with everyone, especially strangers. She shared her infectious positive energy with everyone she met to brighten their day. She loved gardening and planting flowers. Elizabeth was a member of the Kankakee Kultivators Garden Club. She decorated her homes with her elaborate collections and artistic flair. Liz created beauty wherever she lived. George and Liz spent winters in Florida. They attended Grace Presbyterian Church in Punta Gorda, Florida and Faith Baptist Church in Bourbonnais, Illinois. Surviving Liz is her husband, George Bingley and his daughters, Debbie (Roger) Hardin of Crystal Lake, IL, Karen (Fred) Prestinario of Kankakee, Teresa (Roger) De Young of Franklin, TN, Tami (Mark) Anthos of Plainfield, IL. Also surviving Liz are her children with her first husband, Erik V. Wolter, Heidi (Aaron) Raudenbush of Fort Wayne, IN, son, Kai Wolter of Santa Fe, NM, and Kristin (Josh) Canfield of Memphis, TN. Liz has two brothers, Bill (Carol) Whitney of Haymarket, VA and Bob (Cindy) Whitney of Durango, CO. Liz also has five Wolter grandchildren: Jenna, Patrick, and Michael Raudenbush, and Elia and Margo Canfield. Additionally, Liz enjoyed her nine Bingley grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Liz is preceded in death by her parents; and her previous husband Lawrence Bruozis of Chicago, IL. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 11 followed by a reception at Faith Baptist Church 1280 Armour Rd Bourbonnais. Cremation rites have been accorded. Memorials may be made to the hospice Uplifted Care. Please visit her online guestbook and obituary at www.schrefflerfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements are by Schreffler Funeral Home, Kankakee.

Elizabeth Ann "Liz" Wolter

April 30, 1945 - August 31, 2025

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Elizabeth Ann "Liz" Wolter

April 30, 1945 - August 31, 2025

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