Elizabeth F. Wittmeyer
Of Arlington Heights

Elizabeth F. (nee Devaney) Wittmeyer was born June 26, 1905 in Sligo County Ireland to Michael and Bridget (nee McGovern) Devaney. She died January 5, 2008 at her home in Arlington Heights.

Survivors include her grandchildren Ronald F. (Carol) Wittmeyer Jr., Ward W. (Deborah) Wittmeyer, Jena Barnett and Bruce C. (Dawn) Wittmeyer; her great-grandchildren Lindsey, Kevin, Lauren, Kristen, Karl, and Kurt; Her niece Marie Lebonette; nephews William Wittmeyer and Edward Devaney; and many grand nieces, nephews and cousins.

Elizabeth preceded in death by her husband William Wittmeyer; her children Ronald F. (Dea) Wittmeyer Sr. and Edward Wittmeyer; her siblings Mary Ann, Catherine, John, Martin, Josephine, Patrick, Ilene and Bridget, and by her parents.

Elizabeth moved to the U.S. from Ireland in 1926 and resided on the northwest side of Chicago for 64 Years, where she was a member of Queen of All Saints parish. She worked for years at Walgreens and then at the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office.

She moved to Arlington Heights in 1990, where she met many new friends playing bridge at the Arlington Heights Senior Center. Since moving to Arlington Heights, Elizabeth has been a member of St. James Catholic Church.

Visitation from 4 until 8 p.m., Friday, at the Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington Heights Rd., (4 blocks south of Palatine Rd.) Arlington Heights. Prayers 8:45 a.m., Saturday, at the Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., to St. Thomas of Villanova Catholic Church, 1201 Anderson (Anderson & Williams), Palatine for Mass at 9:30 a.m.. Burial at All Saints Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Catholic Charities, 721 N. LaSalle, Chicago, IL 60618.