Lila Weipert

Lila Eleanor Schellhammer Weipert, 89, of McGregor died Monday, November 30, 2020 at Great River Care Center in McGregor. A Private Mass will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in McGregor. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to McGregor American Legion and Auxiliary or St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

Lila was born April 3, 1931 to George and Minnie (Uren) Schellhammer in Lansing. She attended country school and later earned her G.E.D. November 13, 1947, Lila was united in marriage with Francis Weipert in Lansing.

Lila was known for baking pies, bread and cookies. She enjoyed watching the Hawkeyes, Green Bay Packers and Chicago Cubs. Her favorite pastime was spending time with family.

Surviving Lila are her children, Sharon (Rob) Maricle of Fairbank, Jim (Judy) Weipert of Spirit Lake, Mary Kay (Bob) Kainz of Pflugerville, TX, Steve (Sue) Weipert of Marquette, Jean (Pat) Cox of Crystal Lake, IL and Betty (Rodney) Hillers of Crystal Lake, IL; her grandchildren, Corey (Kristi) Maricle, Chris (Holle) Maricle, Nikki (Graham) Smurthwaite, Nathan Kainz, Derek (Caitlin) Kainz, Travis (Abbie) Weipert, Danielle (Tarin) Weipert, Jason (Alison) Cox, Emily (George) Yang, Jennifer Cox (fiancé Luke Peters), Lucas Hillers, Lindsey (Josh) Mitchell and Lauren (Toby) Ziemer; 16 great-grandchildren: Chase and Ellie Maricle, Rory, Soren and Beck Maricle, Taylor Kainz, Zoe and Ripon Smurthwaite, Brexlie Weipert, Asa Weipert, Freya and Bowie Cox, Oliver Yang, Ariah, Asher and Alaina Mitchell, and Baby Kainz due in January.

Lila was preceded in death by her husband, Francis Weipert, April 22, 1997; her parents, George and Minnie Schellhammer; her grandson, Brett Kainz; and her siblings, Glen, Morris and Ernest Schellhammer, Marian Reppe, Elsie Meyer, and two in infancy, Iva Jean and Clifford.

Thornburg-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of McGregor is assisting the family with arrangements.