Virginia was born on October 17, 1939, in Elmwood, Illinois, to Clarence B. and Vivian Miles Ekena.
Virginia first married Robert Weyhrich; and on October 15, 1993, she married John L. Harper in Trivoli, Illinois. John preceded her in death on November 30, 2010.
Virginia was also preceded in death by her brother, Carl (Mary Ann) Ekena and
stepdaughter, Roberta Stear.
Virginia is survived by niece, Carla (Jim) Christensen and nephew Kim (Lori) Ekena. Other survivors include four stepdaughters, Wanda Harper, Melonie (Curt) Rowen, Ruth Harper, and Jayne (Bill) Menold; nine step-grandchildren; and nine step-great-grandchildren.
Virginia graduated from Elmwood High School and worked at First Federal Savings and later at Komatsu, retiring in 1999.
Memorials may be made to Morrison and Mary Wiley Library (206 W. Main St.,
Elmwood, IL) or the Elmwood Township Cemetery (Elmwood, IL).
Graveside services for family and friends will be held at the Elmwood Township
Cemetery on Friday, January 31, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., followed by refreshments and fellowship at the Yates City Community Center.
To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com
Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Elmwood is in charge of arrangements.
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