Dolphus Wheeler

Dolphus Wheeler, 88, of Bradley, passed away Thursday (April 13, 2017) at his home. He was born March 31, 1929, in Sparksville, Ky., the son of Edd and Susie Franklin Wheeler. Dolphus was married to Helen Bauer for 63 years. He enjoyed shooting pool, playing cards and watching wrestling on TV. Surviving are his wife, of Bradley; sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth Cechura, Marshall and Mary Cechura, Rex and Priscilla Wheeler and Ray and Ruth Wheeler; daughters and sons-in-law, Linda Boisvert, Esther Bohanon, Tammy and Tony Scalzo, Diane and Rob Posing and Tricia and Bob Hinojosa; 21 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his parents; 20 brothers and sisters; a son, Gary Wheeler; daughter, Barbara Ann; son-in-law, Dan; and granddaughter, Christina. Services will take place at a later date. Cremation rites have been accorded. Memorials may be made to the wishes of the family or Hospice of Kankakee Valley.