Wilma J. Harley, 91, Long-Time Western Springs Resident

Wilma J. Harley, age 91, passed away peacefully Monday, June 8 in La Quinta, California, surrounded by her daughters and close family members.

A long-time resident of Western Springs, she was born March 6, 1924. Wilma was well-known for her loving spirit and enthusiastic regard for others.

Wilma is survived by her brother, Pleasant Stewart Watson (Sandy), and sister, Mary Francis Crowe (John), her three daughters- Pat Sitkowski (Ken) and Jean Stocks (Rick) of Western Springs, Joni Wilson (David) of Davis, CA; eight grandchildren and one great granddaughter.

The memorial services for Wilma and her husband of 64 years, Emil Harley, who passed away March 14, 2015, will be held at 1 p.m. on August 22, 2015, at the First Congregational Church, 1106 Chestnut Street, Western Springs.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Emil’s memory to HONOR FLIGHT CHICAGO, and in Wilma’s honor to The First Tee of Greater Chicago.

Donations may be mailed to: Honor Flight Chicago, 938 West Montana Street, Chicago, Illinois 60614 or The First Tee of Greater Chicago, 2901 W. Lake Avenue, Suite A, Glenview, Illinois 60025. Please provide Emil or Wilma’s name with your donation.

A reception to celebrate their lives will be held at the LaGrange Country Club following the service. If you are able to join the family for the reception, please leave an email response with Jean Stocks (click here) or leave a telephone response at 813-546-9501 (Jean’s cell) before August 12th to let the family know you will be attending.

Submitted by Jean Stocks.