Murley J. Wheeler Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on June 11, 2020 in Plainfield, Illinois

Murley J. Wheeler Jr.

May 20, 1927 - June 11, 2020 (93 years old)

Plainfield, Illinois

Murley J. Wheeler Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on June 11, 2020 in Plainfield, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home: Overman-Jones

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Murley J. Wheeler Jr.

May 20, 1927 - June 11, 2020 (93 years old)

Plainfield, Illinois

Murley J. Wheeler Jr. Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Murley J. Wheeler Jr. of Plainfield, Illinois, born in Joliet, Illinois, who passed away on June 11, 2020 at the age of 93. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Murley J. Wheeler Jr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Murley J., Sr. and Josephine Wheeler; and his brother George Wheeler (late Shirley). He is survived by: his wife Helen L. Wheeler; his children, Murley Wheeler, III (Ann) of Plainfield, Tim Wheeler (Bobbie) of Plainfield, Bob Wheeler of Plainfield, Maureen Wheeler of Plainfield, Pat Mander (late James), Kathleen Hammack (Bob) of Plainfield, Paul Wheeler of Plainfield, Eileen Miller (Mike) of Channahon, IL and Sheila Forneris (Rich) of Austin, TX; his grandchildren, Julie Wheeler, Erin Canavan (Niall), Patrick Wheeler (Jennie), Mollie Gertz (Adam), Bo Wheeler, Pete Wheeler (Ashlee), Anna Huttunen (Julian), Stephen Wheeler (Erin Mullen), Katie Wheeler, Brad Wheeler (Yvonne), John Schultz (Oksana), Cale Schultz (Szilvia), Nick Mander (Kendall), Josh Mander (Carrie), Jenn Freiberg (Brian), Luke Mander, Elaine Van Buskirk (Paul), Kaitlyn Paler (Nick), Tim, Matt, Victoria Wheeler, Bret Schauer, Karli Paisley (Mike), Claire Miller, Rachael Wheeler-Brown, Samantha Nakis (Alex) and Tess Forneris; his great grandchildren, James, Nathan, Ally, Morgan, Madison, Liam, Jackson, Logan, Alania, Feliks, Avery, Angelina, Santino, Connor, Lyla, Nolan, Wyatt, Collins, Margot, Olivia, Weston, Helena and Brennus; his siblings, Robin LeBancz (Stan) and Joan Baumann (late Nick); and also Florence "Pat" Wheeler of Plainfield.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home: Overman-Jones



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June 17, 2020

Judy Avery wrote a sympathy message

“My Sympathy to All. - Murley WHAT A GUY!!!! So enjoyed the time I've had with him... His stories of about anything are very memorable”


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June 17, 2020

Judy Avery wrote a sympathy message

“My sympathy to all!!! Murley,,, what a guy!!! Loved to hear his many stories”


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June 15, 2020

Denise Crescio wrote a sympathy message

“Helen, i've just learned of murley's passing. He was such a delight for many years when i'd come to clean for you. You two were friends, not just clients. I will cherish forever the two portraits he painted for me and they will always have a place of prominence for us. Please know he is in our thoughts and prayers. Denise crescio”


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