LYGIA WHITELAW

Lygia D. Whitelaw, 78, of Joliet, Ill., died Saturday, Aug. 28, 1999, at Salem Village Nursing and Rehab Center in Joliet.

She was born Oct. 22, 1920, in St. Louis, daughter of William and Pauline Slaughter Temple. She married Donald Whitelaw, who preceded her in death.

Whitelaw was a graduate of John S. Cobb School. She lived in Cape Girardeau many years and had been a housekeeper for Dr. and Mrs. Frank Hall and other families.

She later moved to Hammond, Ind., and retired as a custodian at Hammond Schools. She had resided in Joliet several years.

Survivors include a sister, Thelma Fielder of Hammond.

She was preceded in death by two sisters.

Friends may call at Lorberg Memorial Funeral Chapel from 4-7 p.m. Thursday.

Funeral will be at 7 p.m. Thursday at the chapel, with Howard McGee officiating. Burial will be in Lorimier Cemetery.