Obituaries

Daniel Edward Wherley

March 16th, 1947 – May 12th, 2026

Daniel Edward Wherley, of Table Grove, IL, passed away at 3:39 pm on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 in Macomb, IL. He was born on March 16, 1947 in Macomb, the son of Pius Wendell and Marjorie Louise (Palmer) Wherley. He married Mary Jo Mayall on September 4, 1965 in Ipava, IL. She survives.

Also surviving are his two sons; Daniel Joe (and Chris) Wherley of Ipava, IL and John Edward (and Erin) Wherley of Table Grove, nine grandchildren; Brandie (and Matt) Hickle, Kayla (and Eric) Cleland, Justin Wherley, Josh Coakley, Daniel Joe (and Chelsea) Wherley, Danielle Wherley, Michael Wherley, Braxton Wherley and Dalton Rutledge, eighteen great-grandchildren; Triton (and Madison), Shane (and Kalissa), Tyson and Nova Hickle, Cyrus, Athena, Paxton, Xavier and Xander Cleland, Kennadi, Olivia and Leo Wherley, Sal and JD Coakley, Adalynn Wherley, Breyden, Dresden and Phoenix Rutledge, one great-great-grandson; Beckem Hickle, and one sister, Beverly (and Tom) Yocum of Lewistown, IL.

He was preceded in death by his parents, granddaughter Cheyenne Rutledge and his brother; Larry Wherley.

Ed was a welder at International Harvester for 30 years.

He was a member of the Ipava Sons of the American Legion. He was a die-hard sports fan, no matter the sport. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing and camping, but mostly loved his family, their holiday gatherings and parties.

Cremation rites have been accorded. Private graveside services will be held. A Celebration of Ed's life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 23, 2026 at the Ipava American Legion. All family and friends are invited to attend. Memorials in Ed's memory may be given to the Ipava American Legion or the Sons of the Ipava American Legion.

Condolences

May 13th, 2026

ED was a wonderful husband,dad Grandpa and brother inlaw he will be missed by all.my condolences to the family

May 13th, 2026

We are so sorry for your loss.

May 13th, 2026

To all the Wherley Families
So sorry for your loss
Thoughts & prayers for all of you
The Malott Families
Bev & Gary Taylor & family
Teresa & Scott Burget & family

May 14th, 2026

We are so sorry for your loss. We are lifting prayers for your family. Rick and Kathy Heller

May 14th, 2026

Send condolences to Joe and the entire family.

Ed Pence

May 14th, 2026

So sorry to hear about Ed. He was always smiling and fun to be around. Diane Hammond

May 14th, 2026

Dan, my sincere condolences to you and your family. - Doug

May 14th, 2026

D.J.,Chelsea, Adalynn, Mary & family-we are sorry to hear of Ed's passing. Thinking of all of you.-Mike & Marla Rumler & family

May 14th, 2026

So sorry to hear about Ed. Our sympathy. Becky and Greg

May 14th, 2026

So sorry to hear of Ed's passing! Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family!
Wayne Demott

May 14th, 2026

Extending my condolences to Mary, Joe, John and their families.
-Rhonda Kendrick

May 14th, 2026

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Mary and all the family Love you❤️Gaylon and Brianna

May 14th, 2026

Sorry for your loss my prayer are will the family

May 14th, 2026

Sincerest condolences to the entire Wherely family. Janis Weaver Robinson and family

May 14th, 2026

Our sincere condolences Jack & Jill

May 15th, 2026

We are so sorry to hear this Ed was a great guy and neighbor!! He will be missed George and Marj Long

May 15th, 2026

Thinking of you and your families. Melanie Heaton and the Heaton family.

May 15th, 2026

Sorry for your loss Mary n family

May 15th, 2026

Sorry to hear about Ed's passing. Steve Bucy

May 15th, 2026

Saddened by your loss. He was a great man and I will always remember how well he treated me as a younger student. Randy Snowden

May 17th, 2026

Sorry to hear of the passing of Ed. Prayers for peace and comfort during this difficult time. Kathy (Ellison) Watson