Elizabeth Wilber

Elizabeth Grace Wilber

Age 85 of Wilmington and formerly of Mazon, passed away Saturday evening February 28, 2015 at Regency Health Care Center in Morris.

Born July 11, 1929 in Joliet, Elizabeth was a daughter of the late Jerry and Mary (Mills) Johnson. She was raised and educated in Wilmington and graduated from Wilmington High School. Elizabeth married Lloyd Wilber, and he preceded her on September 2, 1992.

Survivors include four sons: Craig (Denise) Wilber of Newburn, North Carolina; Mark Wilber and Michael Wilber, both of Seneca, and Russ (Theresa) Wilber of Verona; Four grandchildren: Kelly, Rachel, Michelle and Eddie; one great grandchild: Aiden; her sister Helen (the late Melvin) Jackson of Wilmington, and several nieces and nephews.

Elizabeth was preceded in death by her parents; husband Lloyd and three sons: Howard, John, and Brian in infancy.

Visitation and video tribute will be held on Wednesday March 4, 2015 between the hours of 4:00 p.m. at 8:00 p.m. at Baskerville Funeral Home, 700 East Kahler Road in Wilmington. Funeral services will follow Thursday morning March 5th at 10:00 a.m. in the funeral home with Reverend Dr. Roy Backus officiating.

Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Wilmington, where Elizabeth will be laid to rest with her husband Lloyd.

Friends may sign the online guest book or send private condolences to the family by logging onto: www.BaskervilleFuneral.com

Funeral services and arrangements are being made under the direction and care of Baskerville Funeral Home in Wilmington (815-476-2181).