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Vernell Whisman Obituary

Whisman, Vernell (nee Henrikson) Beloved wife of the late Belva "Bill". Loving mother of Eugene Whisman, Deanna (Rick) Mentz, Julie (Cliff) Schmidt, and Lori (Don) Burrey. Dear grandmother of David, Nick, Amber, Alec, Jason, Amanda, Adam and Katie. Great Grandmother of Zoey, Anika and Haley. Fond sister of Eugene (Arlene) Henrikson and Gerald Henrikson. Resting at the Miller Funeral Home 504 W. Main Street (Route 72/Higgins Road 3 blocks east of Rt. 31) in West Dundee on Wednesday from 4-8 PM. Funeral Thursday 11AM Private Interment Dundee Twp. East Cemetery, East Dundee. Please omit flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association and Related Disorders 225 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago IL 60601 or Hospice of Northeastern Illinois 410 S. Hager Ave. Barrington, IL 60010 For Info (847)426-3436

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 29, 2011.

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Betsy (Gaik) Dowse

November 30, 2011

So sorry to hear about the loss of "Aunt" Nell. I'm sure you all know she was so blessed to have such a wonderful family and is at peace now with your Dad.

Margie Temple

November 29, 2011

Julie & family,
Sorry to hear about the death of your mom,you are in are thoughts and prayers always.
Our love and support will always be here for you.

Love,
Margie & Scott

November 29, 2011

To The Whisman Family, I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of your Dear Mother Nell.Take comfort in knowing that she isn't in anymore pain or suffering. Your Mom and Dad were like our Aunt and Uncle living next door. You're all in our thoughts and prayers, May God Bless You and Keep You All in His Care. Nell is at peace now. Much Love....Cathy Cooper Watkins & Family

November 29, 2011

Julie,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Debbie & Bubba Pontarelli & Eric

November 29, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Take comfort in knowing that she is at peace. The Thornton family (Woodstock, IL)

Jeannine Garriepy

November 29, 2011

Lori & family,
I'm very sorry for your loss. Just know that she's at peace now and with your dad again.

Nell & Bill at Little Moose Lodge many years ago

Stan Wojciechowski

November 29, 2011

Stan Wojciechowski

November 29, 2011

To the Whisman Family
I am so sorry for your loss, My thoughts & prayers are with you. Just know that she is happy again being with your dad. Now you will have 2 Guardian Angels watching over you.
I wish I could be there for you in your time of need, as you were for me. But distance prevents it. Again I am so sorry for your loss.

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