Merna Lee Whyle

Merna Lee Whyle

Merna Lee Whyle
June 15, 1925 – November 5, 2016
Adel (What Cheer), Iowa | Age 91

Merna Lee Whyle, 91, of Adel and formerly of What Cheer, died Saturday, November 5, 2016, at her home in Adel. Merna was born Monday, June 15, 1925, in Walnut, Iowa, the daughter of John and Hulda Leebeck Scheef.

Merna graduated from high school in Walnut. Following school, she worked as a telegrapher and station manager for Rock Island Railroad.

On June 13, 1948, Merna was united in marriage to Alfred James Whyle, Jr. in Walnut. Jim died February 8, 2001.

Following their marriage, Merna stayed home to raise her family. Later in life she went to work at Jack and Jill Preschool in Oskaloosa for over 10 years.

Merna loved spending time with her grandchildren, gardening, being outdoors and with her dogs. She was a member of Adel Women’s Group, Adel Methodist Church and a 65 year member of P.E.O.

Merna is survived by her son, Jeff (& Terri) Whyle of Adel; three grandchildren: Alexandra Hayley Whyle, Hunter Jordan Whyle and Tyler Austin Whyle; and a sister, Mildred Glenn of Walnut.

She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; and two brothers: John Scheef, Jr. and Gilbert Scheef.

Graveside services and burial will be held Saturday, November 12, 2016, at 1 P.M. in Highland Cemetery east of What Cheer with Pastor Vince Homan officiating.
No visitation is planned.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to Cottey College in Nevada, Missouri or to Susan G. Komen.