Obituary of Elizabeth Jane Whitler

Elizabeth Jane "Liz" Whitler, 97 of Girard, IL passed away Sunday afternoon, September 17, 2023, at Carlinville Area Hospital. Elizabeth was born May 9, 1926, in Girard, IL, a daughter of James Ibra and Josephine (Wyatt) Burns. She married Victor Dale "Vic" Whitler December 13, 1942, in St. Charles, MO. Liz was a lifetime resident of Girard and a lifelong member of First Christian Church of Girard. She was a pianist and sang in the choir for many years and later became the director of the choir. From 1955 to 1963, she was the receptionist for the medical office of Dr. Howard Finney in Girard. In 1963, she became the secretary to the Girard Superintendent of Schools and completed 25 years of service to the school district, retiring in 1988. In retirement, she enjoyed volunteering at the Girard Food Pantry and at her church and entertaining family and friends. Cooking was her joy and pies were her specialty. She will be remembered for her optimism, her compassionate ways, her love for her family, neighbors and friends and her warm and inviting home. Liz was preceded in death by her parents, husband Vic Whitler, December 2, 2010, son, James Mark Whitler, and great grandson, William Dale Aeschleman. Visitation will be held Saturday, September 23, 2023, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the First Christian Church, in Girard. Funeral Services will be conducted at 1:00 pm, Saturday, September 23, 2023, at the church with Rev. Dick Whitworth and Rev Marty Nagel officiating. She will be buried next to her husband in Girard Cemetery. Elizabeth is survived by her daughter, Vicky Jo Godfrey of Boise, ID, daughter, Connie (Jerry) Lambert of Flossmoor, IL, chosen daughter, Karen Snell of Modesto, IL, eight grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, sister, Evelyn Lane of Sullivan, IL, and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Girard Fire and Rescue and First Christian Church. Please visit www.davisandersonfuneralhome.com to leave condolences or light a candle in her memory. Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, Girard is in charge of arrangements.