Mary Lou Whitney, 76, formerly of Paddock Lake, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2014, at Oak Ridge Care Center in Union Grove. Born on September 3, 1937, in Hutchinson, MN, she was the daughter of the late Lyle L. and Evelyn (Bitney) Turman. On February 15, 1958, she married Charles Whitney in Chicago. Mary was employed by Gateway Technical College as a secretary. She was a member of St. Francis Xavier Parish. Mary is survived by her loving husband, Charles of Paddock Lake; three children, Karla Jean Bushmaker of Issaquah, WA, Cynthia L. (Ralph) Whitney of Trevor, WI, and Jeffrey B. (Nora) Whitney of Aliso Viejo, CA; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a sister, Susan Turman. She was preceded in death by her sister, Jean Coghlan. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, March 27th, at St. Francis Xavier Parish (Brighton), 1704-240th Avenue, Kansasville, WI 53139, at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be held at the church on Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the Mass. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions would be appreciated to the family and will be used solely for Alzheimer’s Research.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Mary’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Sue Smith
March 26, 2014
Lou was a very special person. A woman I am thankful to have worked with at Gateway for many years and proud to call a friend. She was fun-loving, vibrant, and thoughtful to family and friends. My deepest sympathy to the family for your loss. My prayers are with you.
Faith Keels
March 25, 2014
Heather, sincerest condolences to you & your family on the loss of your grandmother. I met her only once, at your bridal shower, but it was a meeting that I will never forget. She had such a great spirit & I know she will surely be missed. My & Wayne's thoughts & prayers are with you.