She graduated from Sebring High School in 1949. In March, 1950 she married Raymond Whittlesey and moved to Atwater to become a farmer’s wife. After Raymond’s passing in 1963 she began her career as a secretary in the Waterloo Schools. A job she continued until retirement.
She was a dedicated, lifelong member of the Atwater Congregational Church. She was involved in Atwater Firettes, Atwater Historical Society, Red Hats, Girl Scouts, Band Boosters, PTA, and enjoyed swimming at the Alliance YMCA.
She is preceded in death by her husband Raymond, daughter Gail, sister Burdella Weizenecker, parents Franklin and Mildred, and in-laws Frank and Leola Whittlesey.
She is survived by son Lynn (Linda), and daughter Marcella Martell (Joe). Grandchildren Doug, Aaron, and Kelly Neal; Raymond and Benjamin Martell, Timothy Whittlesey and Beverly Kalasky; and 18 great-grandchildren.
Burial will take place at Atwater Cemetery at 1:00PM on Wednesday, May 23, 2018. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Memorials may be made to the Atwater Congregational Church 1237 St. Rt. 183, Atwater, OH 44201.
Special thanks for the loving care provide to Deloris for the past four years by Sheila Klusty and Great Lakes Caring Hospice for end of life care.
Condolences and memories may be shared at wood-kortright-borkoski.com.
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