Lorene Yvonne Shurtz

YVONNE SHURTZ L. Yvonne Shurtz, of Forest City, Illinois, passed away peacefully with loving family by her side on Friday, March 6, 2015, at Grand View Alzheimer’s Special Care Center. Yvonne was born October 4, 1929 in Christopher, Illinois, to Tracy Baxter Fomby and Hazel Lillian (Galloway) Fomby. She married Marion Ray Shurtz on Feb., 22, 1948, in DuQuoin, Illinois, who preceded her in death July 24, 2014. Surviving are her eight children, Dale Shurtz of Forest City, Gale (Laura) Shurtz of Manito, Susie (Jim) Armstrong of East Peoria, Sally (Ron) Walker of Lake Havasu City, Ariz., Lisa (Paul) Sutherland of Olney, Karen Linsberg of Braden River, Fla., Kathleen (Terry) Benedict of Farmington, John (Alison) Shurtz of Aurora and very special addition to his family Pearlie Harris; eighteen grandchildren, Jeremy Shurtz, Katie (Steve) Prytiscosh, Quinn Schad, Danessa (Cliff) Quine, Mindy Armstrong, Corey Armstrong, Amanda Nudelman, Danny Nudelman, Sean (Jessica) Sutherland, Tori (Andy) Walden, Kalin (Greg) Linsberg, Karly Linsberg, Kasey Linsberg, Donnie (Jessie) Malmquist, Jaime (Andy) Weilacher, Steve Malmquist, Joe Shurtz, and Ruth Shurtz; 20 great-grandchildren; siblings Gwen Sue and Barbara Sue Burke. She was preceded in death by her step sister, Betty Ann and sister, Audrey Rae. Yvonne was a nurse at Marshall Browning Hospital in DuQuoin until she married, then GE in her early married years followed by 20 years as Regional Manager for Tri-Chem. She then opened Yvonne’s Me’Tier, a porcelain and ceramic shop specializing in dolls. Yvonne never met a stranger and readily welcomed anyone in need to the family table. She spearheaded several programs to help others including sending toys and cloth diapers to Albania through missionaries. She incorporated her love of music and crafts into her church work. Serving as music director, as well as pianist, she also supervised crafts each summer for vacation bible school. The last church she attended was Valley Chapel in Green Valley. She was a high energy, vibrant personality. She will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by all who love her. Services will be held Wednesday, March 11th at 10:30 am at Maas Funeral Home in Manito. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 pm, Tuesday, March 10th also at Maas Funeral Home. Burial will be at Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield at 1:00 pm immediately after service.. Memorials may be made to The Alzheimer’s Association of Peoria in her honor. To place a online condolence go to www.hurleyobits.com

Lorene Yvonne Shurtz

October 4, 1929 - March 6, 2015

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