Mildred Ruth Wheeler

July 1, 1933 - April 5, 2021

Mildred Ruth Wheeler, age 87, of South Wilmington, passed away Monday, April 5, 2021 at Citadel in Kankakee. She was born July 1, 1933 in McLeansboro, the daughter of Frank and Goldie (Jackson) Lewis. Mildred married Charles Wheeler. He preceded her in death on January 10, 2010. Mildred was a factory worker for Johnson & Johnson in Wilmington. Mildred enjoyed yard work and took pride in her yard. She had fishponds stocked with goldfish. Mildred won Yard of the Month several months in a row at her home in McLeansboro. Mildred was of the Methodist faith. Surviving are three sons and two daughters-in-law, Kenneth (Rebecca) Wheeler of South Wilmington, George Jr. (Kathy) Campbell of Katy, Texas, Charles (Chuckie) Wheeler Jr. of McLeansboro; one daughter and son-in-law, Susan (Dennis) Friedman of McLeansboro; four grandchildren, Stephanie Wheeler (Joseph Walker), Desiree Wheeler, Christopher (Nicole) Anderson, Shania Anderson; seven great grandchildren; two sisters, Betty Campbell of Havana and Mary Irvin of Katy, Texas. In addition to her husband, Charles; Mildred was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Billy; two sisters, Lorraine Thatcher and Jean DeLang. Cremation rites have been accorded. There will be no public service. Memorials may be made to Uplifted Care.