Wanda R. Lee, 98, of Gilman passed away on Friday, January 27, 2023 at Iroquois Memorial Hospital in Watseka. She was born January 30, 1924 in Melvin, the daughter of August and Emma (Muhlenpfort) Tornowski. They preceded her in death along with two brothers, Henry Tornowski and Sonny Tornowski; and four sisters, Geraldine Shambrook, Pauline Boma, Aldene Sans, and Kathleen Heimer.

Wanda married James Paul Lee and from that union four children were born and they survive, Marlin (Linda) Lee of Gilman, Sheila (Gary) Johnson of Gilman, Rita (Warren) Hayden of Flemingburg, Kentucky, and Cynthia (Greg) Salmon of Onarga; one brother, Wayne (Wanda) Tornowski of Roberts; 14 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and 26 great-great-grandchildren. Also surviving are special friends, Anita Honn, Wendy Schoolman, Joyce Lyons, and Jimmy Schrieber.

Wanda was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Roberts. She attended Roberts High School.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Please share a memory of Wanda at www.knappfuneralhomes.com.