Eleanor Leila Wielt, Kansas City, MO passed away Friday, January 11, 2013.
Graveside services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at Oakwood Cemetery, Mt. Vernon, IL.
Eleanor was born May 19, 1920 in Mt. Vernon, IL the daughter of Morton and Birdie Louella (Martini) Clark. She was a homemaker and a devoted wife to Bud. Eleanor loved animals, needlework, crocheting and was very generous with her handmade quilts.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bud E. Wielt in 2000; twin brother, Eugene Clark and his wife Ruth; nephew, Bill Clark and her parents.
Survivors include her daughters, Rebecca Wielt Baker and husband John H.W., Judith Ann Cheek and husband Dewey; grandchildren, Stephan John Lueke and wife Juliana, Tobias Lueke, Miranda Crow and husband John, Ryan Cheek and wife Savannah; great grandchildren, Matthew, Hayden, Lucy Eleanor, Neko and Oscar Lueke, Taylor and Mackenzie Crow; and additional nieces, nephews and family. Many thanks to Grace Hospice for their compassionate care.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Research. www.alz.org.