Darlene Wheeler
Darlene Wheeler, 80, of New Canton, Illinois, formally Glenrock, Wyoming, passed away at 2:12 AM Friday, November 2, 2018 at Hannibal Regional Hospital in Hannibal. Arrangements for cremation are under the direction of the James O'Donnell Funeral Home in Hannibal, MO. There will be no services at this time. Darlene was born June 25, 1938, in Elsberry, Missouri to George and Fannie Hunter Rimel. In 1956, she was married to James W. Wheeler Jr. in Elsberry, MO. He preceded her in death March 23, 2017. Survivors include 3 children, Allan Wheeler (Cheryl), Rusty Wheeler (Janice) and Caye Bordewick, 1 brother, Gilbert Rimel (Nancy), 7 grandchildren, Derek Borque (Ariana), Kali Edwards (Brandon), Josh Wheeler (Taylor), Cydney Wheeler, Joe Wheeler (Kandy), Nicole Bordewick and Jacob Bordewick. She is also survived by 6 great grandchildren and 2 brothers in law, John Wheeler (Marilyn) and Paul Wheeler (Evelyn). Darlene is preceded in death by her parents and 1 son in law, Timothy Bordewick. Darlene was a homemaker. She had previously worked at Hirshes in Louisiana, MO and also at the Wal-Mart Store in Louisiana, MO in the jewelry department. Later Darlene managed the golf course in Glenrock, Wyoming before retiring. Away from work, Darlene was a collector of sorts. She collected Beanie Babies, antique Avon bottles and western themed art. Bowling, playing games and reading were also activities that Darlene enjoyed. Elvis was one of Darlene’s favorites, she also took pleasure in camping trips and motorcycle rides with her husband, James over the years. Most of all Darlene simply enjoyed the time she shared with family and friends. Darlene was a Christian by faith.Obituary
Darlene Wheeler, 80, of New Canton, Illinois, formally Glenrock, Wyoming, passed away at 2:12 AM Friday, November 2, 2018 at Hannibal Regional Hospital in Hannibal. Arrangements for cremation are under the direction of the James O'Donnell Funeral Home in Hannibal, MO. There will be no services at this time. Darlene was born June 25, 1938, in Elsberry, Missouri to George and Fannie Hunter Rimel. In 1956, she was married to James W. Wheeler Jr. in Elsberry, MO. He preceded her in death March 23, 2017. Survivors include 3 children, Allan Wheeler (Cheryl), Rusty Wheeler (Janice) and Caye Bordewick, 1 brother, Gilbert Rimel (Nancy), 7 grandchildren, Derek Borque (Ariana), Kali Edwards (Brandon), Josh Wheeler (Taylor), Cydney Wheeler, Joe Wheeler (Kandy), Nicole Bordewick and Jacob Bordewick. She is also survived by 6 great grandchildren and 2 brothers in law, John Wheeler (Marilyn) and Paul Wheeler (Evelyn). Darlene is preceded in death by her parents and 1 son in law, Timothy Bordewick. Darlene was a homemaker. She had previously worked at Hirshes in Louisiana, MO and also at the Wal-Mart Store in Louisiana, MO in the jewelry department. Later Darlene managed the golf course in Glenrock, Wyoming before retiring. Away from work, Darlene was a collector of sorts. She collected Beanie Babies, antique Avon bottles and western themed art. Bowling, playing games and reading were also activities that Darlene enjoyed. Elvis was one of Darlene’s favorites, she also took pleasure in camping trips and motorcycle rides with her husband, James over the years. Most of all Darlene simply enjoyed the time she shared with family and friends. Darlene was a Christian by faith.
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