Lyle Wade Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Lyle Wade of Greenville, Illinois, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on April 21, 2025 at the age of 96. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Albert L. Wade and Bernice I. Wade (Harnetiaux); his wife Velma M. Gambill; his daughters, Diane Connery of Greenville and Linda Zitkus (Mike) of Sycamore, IL; his grandchildren, Michael L. Zitkus (Reneé) of Elburn, IL, Jennifer Carlson (Erik) of Big Rock, IL, Jim Zitkus (Ellen) of Batavia, IL, Leanne Newman (Joe) of Crane, MO and B. J. Connery of Greenville; his great grandchildren, Michael Zitkus, Taylor Risch, Kyle Zitkus, Erika Lubbers, Wade Carlson, Kaitlyn Carlson, Jimmy, Mili, Emma, Seamus, Delaney Zitkus, Darrin Rathburn, Conner Shafer, Ashlyn Shafer and Gabby Connery; his great great grandchildren, Isabelle Luebbers, Karter, Charolette Carlson, K. C. Zitkus and Viola Shafer; and his in-laws, Harriet, Lester Siebert, Margaret, David Derrick, Lyman, Sharon Wade, Leland "Bud" and Ada Wade.