Lottie L. Whetstine

Lottie L. Whetstine, 70, of LeClaire, Iowa passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her family. Following cremation, a memorial gathering will be held from 2-5 pm on Sunday, February 26, 2012 at the Runge Mortuary. Inurnment will be held at a later date at Forest Grove Cemetery in Canton, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Trinity VNA and Hospice, or Risen Christ Lutheran Church in Davenport, of which she was a member. Online condolences may be made at www.rungemortuary.com.

She was born January 26, 1942 in Canton, Missouri, a daughter of the late John and Theresa (Gallamore) Jacobs. She married William Clayton Whetstine on September 14, 1962 in Canton.

Her hobbies included RV-ing, traveling, decorating numerous wedding and specialty cakes, cooking and most of all, her grandchildren and their activities. She retired from the Pleasant Valley Community School District.

Survivors include her husband, William and children Teresa (David) LaFrenz of Davenport, Lisa (Thomas) Barker of Davenport and Curtis (Kelly) Whetstine of Taylor Ridge, Illinois; grandchildren Jacob and Jordan LaFrenz, Morgan Barker, Austin and Ashley Whetstine; step-grandchildren Kaitlin, Trevor,and Travis Staes; siblings: Raymond (Joanne) Jacobs of LaGrange, Missouri and Alvera Bross, of Canton, Missouri, Leona Strahlman of Davenport, Florida and Stella Holcomb of Mendon, Illinois; sisters-in-law Mary Jo Jacobs and Frieda Jacobs, both of Canton, along with numerous nieces, nephews, and a wonderful circle of friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Leonard, Vernon, Alvin, John D., Terry, David, and Dale and sisters Beulah Sherwood and Juanita Decker.

The family extends a gracious thank you to Dr. Costas Constantino and staff, Trinity VNA Hospice, Brenda G. , Corrina, and Rev. Lisa Gaston for the compassionate care you provided her and for being part of our family.