Lillie Pearl Wilbert, 85 yrs., of Fort Madison, Iowa died at 11:25 am Tuesday November 2, 2010 at the Great River Medical Center, West Burlington, Iowa. She was born February 25, 1925 at Elvins, Missouri a daughter of Frank and Emma Fingers. On February 8, 1946, she married Max L. Wilbert at Fort Madison, Iowa. He preceded her in death November 1, 1986. She was a homemaker and lived in the area for 65 years. She was of the Catholic faith. She enjoyed Euchre, UNO, watching wrestling, and the game shows.
She is survived by three daughters: Laura (husband Roger) Hoenig, of Fort Madison, Iowa; Darla (husband Bill) Casey, of Fort Madison, Iowa; and Teresa Otto, of Fort Madison, Iowa; two sons: Greg (wife Linda) Wilbert, of Fort Madison, Iowa and Frank (wife Lynn) Wilbert, of Fort Madison, Iowa; 12 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sisters, and one brother.
Friends may call after 1:00 pm Thursday, November 4, 2010 at the Barr Memorial Chapel, where the family will meet friends from 6:00 - 7:30 pm Thursday evening. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Friday, November 5, 2010 at the Barr Memorial Chapel, with Reverend Mark Spring officiating. A memorial has been established for Relay for Life (cancer research), contributions may be made at the Barr Memorial Chapel.