Gerald "Jerry" A. Whitler's obituary , Passed away on July 11, 2023 in Eldorado, Illinois

Gerald "Jerry" A. Whitler

August 16, 1939 - July 11, 2023 (83 years old)

Eldorado, Illinois

Gerald "Jerry" A. Whitler's obituary , Passed away on July 11, 2023 in Eldorado, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Watson Funeral Home

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Gerald "Jerry" A. Whitler

August 16, 1939 - July 11, 2023 (83 years old)

Eldorado, Illinois

Gerald A. Whitler Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Gerald A. Whitler of Eldorado, Illinois, who passed away on July 11, 2023 at the age of 83. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gerald A. Whitler to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, James Whitler and Delsie Whitler (Ward); his former wife Doreen Theresa Schonert; and his siblings, James Franklin Whitler and Clara Wiley.

He is survived by: his wife Charlene Bowen; his daughters, Lisa Craig (Mike) of Eldorado and Jan Thaxton (Greg) of Eldorado; his grandchildren, Lynsey Cusic (Cody), Jayse Thaxton (Jenny) and Aaron Craig (Maggie); his great grandchildren, Emersyn Cusic, William Thaxton and Merritt Craig; his stepchildren, Steve Knight, Sherry Knight Morrison (Vaughn) and Kelly Knight (Cindy); his stepgrandchildren, Josh Knight (Stacy), Nancy Pemberton (Chris), Danielle Morrison, Wade Morrison (Rachel), Shanna Knight and Nik Fort (Teresa); his brothers, Earl (Nancy Whitler), Kenny (Linda Whitler) and Keith Whitler; his sister-in-law Marian Whitler Bush; and his nephew Jeff Whitler (Terri).

Memorials in his memory may be made to the Shriner's Hospital and envelopes will be available.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Watson Funeral Home



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