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Alberta Frances Wheeler

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[May 06, 2017]  LINCOLN - Alberta Frances Wheeler, 85, of Lincoln passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at her home, surrounded by her family.

Visitation: 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Monday, May 8, 2017 at Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in Lincoln

Service: 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral hme

Funeral home: Fricke-Calvert-Schrader, Lincoln  

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Alberta Frances Wheeler, 85, of Lincoln passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at her home, surrounded by her family.

Alberta was born on October 31, 1931 in Leroy, the daughter of Roscoe and Cora Virginia (Satterfeal) Bailey. She married Robert Snowden Wheeler on July 20, 1947 in Farmer City. He preceded her in death.

Alberta is survived by her children, Robert (Deb) Wheeler, Alice (Mac) McCarthy, Janice (Jim) Adye, Betty (Jack) Renfrow, and Mitch (Barb) Wheeler; her brothers and sisters, Martha Embry, Larry Bailey, Rosie Rogers, Deon (Donna) Bailey, Gail (Jerry) Denney, Terry (Alene) Bailey, and A.J. (Diana) Bailey; her nine grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.

Alberta was preceded in death by her parents, husband, five brothers, and one sister.

 

Alberta was a member of Open Arms Christian Fellowship. She was also a member at the Oasis Senior Center. Alberta enjoyed spending time in her flower garden, watching the Food Network, and visiting with her family and friends.

Services for Alberta will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, May 8, 2017 at Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in Lincoln with Larry Crawford officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:00-10:00 a.m. on Monday, May 8, 2017 also at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Alberta’s name to The United Kidney Foundation.

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