Mary “Sue” Wheeler, 65, of Ottawa, IL, passed away Sunday August 30, 2020 at Ottawa Pavilion.
A gathering of friends will be held Wednesday, September 2, from 2:00 – 3:30 pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. Due to CDC guidelines, masks and social distancing will be required.
Mary was born April 2, 1955, in Streator, IL, to Gerald and Doris (Connell) Oelschlager . She married John Wheeler on May 25, 1973. He passed away February 13, 2003.
She worked at Reliable as a sales associate and also as a bus driver for Grand Ridge School.
She is survived by her two daughters, April (Chris) Daw and Stephanie (Ken) Bilek; her two granchildren, Marrisa Daw and John Bilek; her eight siblings, Patricia, Larry, Gary, Mike, Gerald Jr. and Judy Oelschlager, Kathy Hickey, and Kristine Walker; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and her Nephew, Shawn Oelschlager.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
The online guest book may be viewed and remembrances shared at www.ottawafuneralhome.com
Ottawa Funeral Home & Crematory
1111 LaSalle St, Ottawa Illinois 61350
815-433-0300
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