Mary Louise Wheeler

Mary Louise “Marilou” Wheeler, 90, passed away peacefully(on herterms) with her loving family by her side Saturday June 25, 2016.Born to Paul and NellieTraub,Marilouwas a lifelong resident of Binghamton, NY. She attended Syracuse University prior to marrying Mark F.Wheeler in 1947. A dedicated and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother,Mariloulived a full life. She was an accomplished bridge player and quilter. Marilou was a charter member of SouthHillsPresbyterianChurch anda thirty year volunteer for Meals on Wheels. She joined Good Shephard Fairview Home Auxiliary when her mother became a resident, becoming president for several years. Marilouwas activein TROA andRotaryAnns. Uponretirement,Marilouand Mark enjoyed traveling worldwide to such places as Australia, New Zealand, Germany and Norway. Marilouwas predeceased by spouse Mark and grandson ScottMichno. She is survived by children NancyMichno(Hamilton MA),Mark (Kelly) Wheeler Jr., (Syracuse, NY), Kathy (Dave)Kostof Kirkwood, NY and Beth (Greg)Valachovicof New PortRichey, FL. Mariloualso leaves behind her sister Ann Cobb, grandchildrenSusan (Michno) Windsor, Kyle( Meagan)Kost, AlissaKost, Alexandra and MatthewTortoand great grandson JamesonKost.

Funeral Services for Marilou will be heldThursday 11 amfrom the Allen MemorialHome,511-513 East Main Street, Endicott, with Reverend Kimberly Chastain of the United Presbyterian Church of Binghamton officiating. Entombment will be in Vestal Hills Memorial Park, Vestal. The family will receive friends at the Allen Memorial Home, Thursday from10 am until service time at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in her memory may be made to Good Shepherd Fairview Home Auxiliary,80 Fairview Avenue, Binghamton, NY 13904or United Presbyterian Churchof Binghamton, 42 Chenango Street, Binghamton, NY 13901.