Rachel Whitney-Pape Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Rachel Whitney-Pape (Battle Creek, Michigan), born in Paris, Illinois, who passed away on March 19, 2019 at the age of 87. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Harvey Eslinger and Dorothy Eslinger (Bailey); and her sons, Ed Whitney, Clifford Whitney, Kent Whitney, Michael Whitney, Norman Irish and Chucky Irish.
She is survived by: her children, Marsha Smith (Phil) of Battle Creek, Laura Sheets (Christopher) of Illinois, Barb Whitney of Pennsylvania, Leona Petty (Jack) of Battle Creek, Jeanie Kline (Jeff Converse) of Battle Creek, Mark Irish (Kathy) of Battle Creek and Keith Irish (Judy) of Indiana; and her siblings, Darla Lewis, Clara Duncan, Sylvia Johnson, Ronnie Eslinger and Danny Eslinger. She is also survived by several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.
