Lacinda "Lacey" Lou Whitaker, 83 (in dog years), of Belleville, IL, born January 17, 2001 in Belleville, IL, died Tuesday, January 15, 2013, at Belleville Animal Clinic, Belleville, IL
Lacey was a member of Rug Pee'ers Local #77, The Stinky Dogs Club of Belleville, and a founding member of The Lap Hogs of Southern Illinois. She was an active barker of all things small and enjoyed spending time turning black clothing white with hair.
She was preceded in death by her twin sister Margaret "Maggie" Mae Whitaker and her human brother, Chaffin M. E. Whitaker.
Surviving are her parents, Michael Jr and Jill (nee Rhein) Whitaker of Belleville, IL, Step brother Shadow Michael Whitaker of Belleville, IL. Human sister Reese Reagan Whitaker, Human brother Grant Chaffin Whitaker both of Belleville, IL, Grandparents Michael Sr and Cheryl (nee Chaffin) Whitaker of Belleville, IL, and Edward and Connie Jo (nee Phelps) Rhein of Belleville, IL, many aunts and uncles and numerous cousins.
Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.whitakerfamilybog.blogspot.com; or www.facebook.com/djnuva
