DOROTHY P. WHEELER

Dorothy P. Wheeler, age 90, of South Whitley, IN passed away at 9:00 p.m. Sunday, April 1, 2012 at her home. Born on March 5, 1922 in Lieters Ford, IN, she was the daughter of Charles and Nellie (Fisher) Campbell.

She moved from LaPorte, IN to South Whitley, and lived there for 40 years. She worked at Dana Weatherhead, Columbia City as an assembler for 15 years. She was a member of New Hope Wesleyan Church, Columbia City.

Survivors include her 6 children, Thomas (Kathy) Wheeler of Pierceton; Trina Fetchik, Cindy Gaff, Dixie Renfroe, Sharon Giordano and Kenneth Croussore all of South Whitley; 7 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Virginia Thomas of South Whitley and Jean Whetstone of California. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Juanitn Newell, brothers, Lester and Virgil Campbell and grandson, Craig Saltsman.

Visitation will be held Thursday, April 5, 2012 from 4-5 p.m. at New Hope Wesleyan Church. Funeral service will follow at 5:00 p.m. Thursday at the church with Pastor Jason Denniston offciating. Memorial gifts may be given in Mrs. Wheeler's memory to St. Jude's or Riley Hospital for Children. Arrangements have been entrusted to DeMoney-Grimes Countryside Park Funeral Home, Columbia City. Please visit www.demoneygrimes.com to send family condolences or sign the guest register.