Elaine B (Wheelock) Newberg

Elaine B. (Wheelock) Newberg, 98, of East Moline, passed away, Saturday, August 1, 2020, at Hope Creek Care Center, East Moline, IL.

Per her request, Elaine's body was donated to the Anatomical Gift Association of Illinois.  A memorial service celebrating Elaine's life will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at 2:00 pm at Hampton Township Cemetery.  Memorials to Elaine may be made in her honor to Hope Creek Care Center Activity Department, East Moline, IL.

Elaine was born on November 7, 1921 in East Moline, daughter of David and Clara (DeFreezer) Wheelock.  She married Loyal R. Newberg on May 30, 1941 in Cambridge, IL.  He preceded her in death on November 29, 1974. Elaine was an active member of Immanuel Lutheran Church for many years and worked at United Township High School library before her retirement.  Elaine also was a faithful Chicago Cubs fan.

Survivors include her two children, Ron (Kathy) Newberg, Sherrard, IL, and Ruth Ann (Kevin) Scott, Madison, WI.  Grandchildren are Matthew (Jill) Newberg of Medfield, MA, Jennifer (Alan) Sutton of Westmont, IL and Andrew Scott of Madison, WI.  Great-Grandchildren are Marjorie, Rowan and a soon to be baby girl Newberg of Medfield, MA and Francine Sutton of Westmont, IL.

She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents and her siblings; Lawrence, Henry, David Jr., Richard, Gene, and Betty Mae.

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