Catherine Wheatley-Royalton, IL

Catherine Wheatley, 85, of Royalton, passed away on Sunday December 18, 2022 at her home.

She was born on November 28, 1937 in Christopher to James and Delphine (Peinchion) Parino. She married Wilbur Wheatley and he preceded her in death.

She is survived by her children Frank (Melinda) Wheatley of Florida, Deborah Corso of Royalton and Domnick (Ginger Dent) Wheatley of Scheller; grandchildren Monya (Greg) Keown, Tory (Rick) Sample, Tammy (Tommy) Goodwin, Tony (Becky) Corso, Jennifer (Kyle) Greene, Angela (Neil) Humphrey, Salina (Michael) Sadley and Brock (Maddie) Wheatley and several great grandchildren and one brother Charlie Parino of Royalton.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.

Funeral Mass will be held at the St Aloysius Sacred Heart Parish in Royalton on Thursday December 22, 2022 at 12:00 PM with Father Eusebius Mbidoaka officiating. Visitation will be at the church from 11:00 AM until the time of the Mass at Noon.

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