Obituary of Louise Wheeler

Wheeler, Louise A. 68, of Waukegan, IL, passed away on Sunday, July 22, 2012, at home. Louise was born July 9, 1944, in Kenosha, WI, and graduated from Bradford High School in Kenosha. She worked as a supervisor at Ann Kiley Development Center from 1977-2000. Louise loved to bake cookies and play cards with her grand kids. She also enjoyed watching Cake Boss and game shows on television. Louise loved to travel with her friends, Judy and Pat and also enjoyed bowling. Survivors include her children, Tammy (Mark) Bruce of Tupelo, MS, Tina Wheeler-Lambert of Brownstown, IL, and Patricia (Steven) Bates of Waukegan, IL; grandchildren, Mykel (Karrie) Erickson of Tupelo, MS, Ashton Bruce of Tupelo, MS, Cameron Bates of Waukegan, IL, Madison Lambert of Brownstown, IL, Kayson Chism of Tupelo, MS, David Lambert of Brownstown, IL, and Cadence and Chase Bates of Waukegan, IL; great-grandchild, Alexis Jade Bruce of Tupelo, MS; sisters, Nancy (Nicholas) Santiago and Elizabeth (Michael) Santiago, both of Kenosha, WI; brother, Llwyn "Bob" Heinzman of Kenosha, WI; 12 nieces and nephews and other family. Louise was preceded in death by her forever companion, James "Jim" McDaniel; grandchildren, James, Ezaret, and Autumn Bates; brother, Frank Heinzman; and parents, Llwyn and Anna Heinzman. Visitation will be Wednesday, July 25, 2012, from 5:00-9:00 p.m. at Congdon Funeral Home, 3012 Sheridan Rd., Zion. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, July 28, 2012, in Tupelo, Mississippi at 2:00 p.m. at Holland and Harris Funeral Home with burial following at Tupelo Memorial Park. There will also be a visitation on Saturday from 11:00 a.m until the time of service at Holland and Harris.