Obituaries

LENORE E. WHISLER

Easter Lily      Lenore Elizabeth (Gieschen) Whisler, 88, died July 18, 2014. She was born Feb. 6, 1926, in Huilsburg, to the late Rev. Theodore and Kathryn (Schertel) Gieschen.

On Aug. 15, 1950, she married James Whisler, who preceded her in death on Dec. 24, 1970.

She graduated from Union Grove High School and Racine-Kenosha Rural Normal School. She received a bachelor’s degree from Carthage College, Kenosha, and a master’s degree from UW–Whitewater. She was an educator for 37 years, from a one-room school to principal of Union Grove Graded School (K-4). In Union Grove, she served as trustee of Graham Public Library and church librarian of St. Paul’s Lutheran. She shared her love of reading and music throughout her life.

Survivors include her daughters, Patricia (James) McGrath, Peggy (Peter) Maurice, Mary (Robert) Katterhagen, Lori (Mark) Quinn; 10 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren: Neil (Kimberly) McGrath, Nicholas, Tessa; Scott (Aimee) Katterhagen, Brady, Breeya, Brooke; Eric (Johanna) McGrath, Gray, Cal; Katherine (Jason) Peterson, Kara, Cade, Audrey; Robert (Kari) Katterhagen, Brylee, Tucker; Daniel (Katie) Maurice, Nolan, Cole; Rebecca (Michael) DeGarmo, Reese, Carter, Emme, Avery; Mark (Melissa) McGrath, Mason, Kira; Ethan Quinn, Tegan Quinn.

She was further preceded in death by seven siblings and many dear friends.

The family extends a very special thanks to many for the kindness shown toward Lenore. The caregiving, services, watchfulness, cards and notes are appreciated. You lifted Mom’s spirits.

Memorial services were July 21 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Burial was in Union Grove Memorial Cemetery. Miller-Reesman, Kasuboski, Haas, and Dahl Funeral Home, Union Grove, served the family.

Well-wishers can visit www.miller-reesman.com.

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