10/06/2026
JEANNETTE J. WHITLOCK
Jeannette J. Whitlock, age 86, of Mattoon passed away on October 4, 2026 at Copper Creek Cottages.
A Memorial Services honoring her life will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 25, 2026 at Schilling Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Dodge Grove Cemetery.
Jeannette was born on July 24, 1940 in Springfield, Illinois the daughter of Stanley Jostin and Hilda (John) Frisch. She married Michael “Joe” Whitlock on April 9, 1987.
Survivors include her loving husband of 39 years, Joe Whitlock of Mattoon, IL; children, Denise A. (Pat) Verdeyen of Mattoon, IL, Renee A. (Tim) Spitz of Effingham, IL, Curtis L. Whitlock of Kansas City, KS and Ryan D. (Diana) Whitlock of Scarborough, ME; grandchildren, Jeremy Plummer of Temecula, CA, Melissa Briseno of Mattoon, IL, Megan (Dylan) Marshall of Mattoon, IL, Lindsay (Josh) Gordon of Mattoon, IL, Andrew Spitz of Chattanooga, TN and Bella Whitlock of Miami, FL; great-grandchildren, Hannah Briseno and Bryse Briseno of Mattoon, IL, Alexander Plummer and Olivia Plummer of Temecula, CA, Ben Verdeyen of Mattoon, IL, Nevaeh Marshall, Quinn Marshall and Natalie Marshall of Mattoon, IL, Gavin and Hazel Gordon of Mattoon, IL; brother, Stanley Frisch of Chicago, IL. Jeannette was preceded in death by her parents; great-granddaughter, Bria Briseno; and grandson-in-law, Chris Briseno.
Jeannette dedicated 35 years to Sears, where she worked as a secretary before retiring. She loved to travel and especially enjoyed trips to the beach. In her free time, Jeannette enjoyed listening to music, reading, and shopping. Above all, her greatest joy came from spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Jeannette treasured the memories they made together, and her love for her family will be remembered by all who knew and loved her.
Memorial donations in her honor may be given to Broadway Christian Church, 1205 South 9th Street, Mattoon, Illinois 61938. Online condolences may be expressed at www.schillingfuneralhome.net or Schilling Funeral Home’s page.