Wilma Markillie





Wilma Markillie, 95, formerly of Quincy died Friday, January 11, 2008 in Melbourne, Florida.

She was born August 25, 1912 in Quincy, Illinois, the daughter of Arthur H. and Jessie E. Bollan Wielage. She married Carl Markillie, September 27, 1949 in Quincy. He preceded her in death on July 27, 1950.

Mrs. Markillie was employed for 27 years at St. Mary Hospital in the business office. She was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church and the Women's Relief Corps both in Quincy. She was a member of Ascension Catholic Church in Melbourne, Florida.

Survivors include a brother, Paul Wielage and 2 sisters, Eleanor Loenning and her husband Ralph, and Marilyn Higman all of Melbourne, FL; a niece, Lynn Weinhold and 2 nephews Keith and Jerry Higman.  She preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a sister Carol Wielage and a baby sister Althea.

Services will be Friday, January 18, 2008 at 10 a.m. in the Hansen-Spear Funeral Home with Monsignor Michael Kuse officiating. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 4-6 p.m. at Hansen-Spear. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Memorials made to Blessed Sacrament Church in her name would be appreciated.

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