Isabell Louise Wiehn's Obituary
Isabell Louise Wiehn, age 89, of DuQuoin, passed away on Thursday, May 31, 2007 at 3:38 p.m. in Fair Acres Nursing Home. Isabell was born on October 14, 1917 in DuQuoin, a daughter to Avra and Stella (Johnson) Harriss. On August 16, 1936, she married John A. Wiehn in DuQuoin and he preceded her in death on November 8, 1984. She started working as a bookkeeper at Coca Cola Bottling Company and worked her way up to Assistant Treasurer before she retired after 27 years. Se was a member of First Christian Church of DuQuoin, and an avid bridge player having achieved Life Master in the American Contract Bridge League. Survivors include one daughter: Marsha Wiehn Gruner and husband Charles of Athens, GA, two grandchildren: Mark Harriss Gruner and wife Robin of Acworth, GA, and Valerie Jo Gruner of Atlanta, GA, two great-grandchildren: David and Amanda Gruner of Acworth, GA, and a special friend and caregiver: Shirley Anheuser of DuQuoin. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one brother: Lawrence Harriss, one sister: Matilda Pierce, and a special friend and companion: Burr King. Funeral services will be held in Pyatt-Harrawood Funeral Home, DuQuoin on Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend John O. Lewis, Jr. officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Park, DuQuoin. Friends may call at Pyatt-Harrawood Funeral Home, DuQuoin on Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of services. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
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