Obituaries

Jeannine Shanks

February 25th, 1932 – February 21st, 2024

Jeannine Shanks, 91, of Astoria, Illinois, passed away at 12:50 am on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at her home. She was born on February 25, 1932 in Terre Haute, IL, the daughter of Gale and Theda (Drain) Powell. Jeannine married Ernest D. Shanks on February 4, 1951 in Brooklyn, Illinois. Ernest preceded Jeannine in death on May 5, 2021.

Also preceding her in death is her son; Duane Kenneth Shanks and two granddaughters; Bambi Shanks and Georgia Ann Duckwiler.

Survivors include four daughters; Vicky (and Dean) Conway of Astoria, Phyllis (and Rick) Batterton of Ipava, Illinois, Anni Mitchell of Astoria, and Roberta (and Chris) McCormick of Astoria, 13 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, 7 great-great-grandchildren, 4 sisters and 1 brother.

Jeannine was a homemaker. Ernest and Jeannine were Camp Emmanuel Managers from 1975 to 1984. They owned and operated Evergreen Hygro Systems in Astoria, where Jeannine was the bookkeeper.

She was a member of the Woodland Church of the Brethren, Astoria Quilt Society and spent several years assisting at the South Fulton Senior Center in Astoria.

She enjoyed sewing and quilting, attending her grandchildren’s sports games, and loved having the family over and taking care of her grandchildren.

Visitation for Jeannine will be held on Friday, February 23 from 6-8 pm at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at 10:00 am in the Blackburn Cemetery, Brooklyn, Illinois. Her grandson Jim Grossnickle-Batterton and Pastor Lisa Fike will officiate. Memorials may be made to the Woodland Church of the Brethren or the South Fulton Senior Center in Astoria.

Condolences

February 21st, 2024

So sorry for your family's loss. I always enjoyed my visits with her. She loved to talk about her family. Blessings to all of you. Jim and Deb Park

February 21st, 2024

So sorry for your loss. Nancy Carithers

February 21st, 2024

Thoughts & prayers for all of you
Very special lady will be missed
Bev & Gary Taylor

February 21st, 2024

Vicky, Phyllis, Anni, and Roberta - we are so sorry for the loss of your Mom. A very sweet lady! She will be missed by all who were blessed to know her. - Jodie & Robbin Kost

February 21st, 2024

So sorry for your loss. She was a special lady and will be dearly missed. Gene & Sherrill Hillyer

February 21st, 2024

So sorry for your loss. She was a very special lady. You are all in our prayers. Paul and Carol Stambaugh

February 21st, 2024

Our condolences to the family for your loss. Hugs & Prayers - Bill & Mona Batterton

February 21st, 2024

Vicky, Phyllis, Anni and Roberta, I'm so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers to all of you and your families. Your mom was such a sweet lady! Joyce Schisler Behymer and family

February 21st, 2024

So sorry for your loss. Hugs to you.

February 21st, 2024

She was such a sweet lady. We have many fond memories. Love and hugs to all of you. Tammy Burtz

February 21st, 2024

So sorry for your loss. Vicky Ackley

February 21st, 2024

So sorry to hear about your mother. She was a sweet lady. Hugs & prayers. Mark & Mary S Clayton

February 21st, 2024

She was the best. Her laugh and easy going manner, plus all the memories over the years will be treasured. She treated me like one of the family and will truly be missed. Hugs to my sisters from another mother as I always said. JoEllen

February 21st, 2024

Neighbors, we have so many good memories growing up. so sorry to hear, prayers!

February 21st, 2024

So sorry for your loss. Ernie and Jeannine were great people. I'll never forget the first time I got to can tomatoes in January. Always enjoyed their bounty, and they were so gracious to share. They are back together again. Loved them. Pam and Tommy Trone

February 21st, 2024

I’m so sorry for your families loss, she was a wonderful ole friend 😞🙏
Jody Dean

February 21st, 2024

So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to all of the family. Dee Jones

February 22nd, 2024

Very sorry for your loss! My mother(Jean Martin) thought alot of her.She was a kind lady! Debbie Derry

February 22nd, 2024

So sorry for your loss! Jeannine was always so nice! Brian Bucher

February 22nd, 2024

So sorry for your loss !!!! Sending my Thoughts and Prayers for All of the Family's. Sue Palmer & Familys

February 22nd, 2024

Very sorry for your families loss! Shannon and Amiee Burget

February 22nd, 2024

I am so very sorry for your loss. Prayers for peace and comfort.
Linda-Powell-Hackett

February 22nd, 2024

Thinking of her family at this sad time.

February 22nd, 2024

She was a sweet lady. Thinking of you all! Susan Acker

February 22nd, 2024

We are so sorry for your loss. She was a very special lady. With the Sympathy and Prayers,
Rick and Kathy Heller

February 22nd, 2024

So sorry for all family. Always a very special friendly soul. Pam & Steve Burget.

February 22nd, 2024

I’m so sorry for the family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Wilma Herink and Judy Wilson

February 22nd, 2024

So very sorry for your loss. Steve and Sharon musson

February 22nd, 2024

So sorry for the loss of your mom/grandmother. She was loved by many and will be missed so much. Karen Lowe

February 22nd, 2024

Will miss her big smile and wave as we walk by her house. May you all find peace in her memories.
Joe and Letha

February 22nd, 2024

Phyllis, knowing this is a great loss I've sent prayers and peace to comfort you during your grieving. Mom's are so special and always missed.

February 22nd, 2024

So sorry for the loss of this dear, sweet lady. Sending our thoughts and prayers to all her family. May God's love comfort you all. Gary & Cheryl Matteson

February 22nd, 2024

Jeannine always had a smile and a kind word! A very sweet and special lady and friend. Our sympathy to all of her family -she loved each one of you!❤️. Linda, Franklin, Ethan and Kait

February 23rd, 2024

sorry to hear of your loss! Gene & Connie Lockard

February 23rd, 2024

So sorry for all of you. Jeannine was a sweet lady. I always enjoyed visiting w her at homecoming. Joyce & Steven Angel

February 23rd, 2024

Sorry for your lose. She was a very nice lady. Mike and Judy KLing.
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February 23rd, 2024

So sorry for your loss, she was a lovely person. Prayers for your famalies' comfort.

February 23rd, 2024

So sorry for you Mom's passing. She was such a sweetheart. She and my mom(Peg Danner) were such good friends. Now they can enjoy their visits once more❤ Linda Schneider

February 24th, 2024

Love and prayers to you and her family , she is a beautiful woman that loved God and loved us as well. She welcomed all of us and made us our family and with her sweet personality we will be miss her and the community of Astoria and may the Lord comfort and give you peace .We love you all Greg and Vonna Beach She is so sweet and made our days even sweeter when we lived them .

February 24th, 2024

We are so sorry for your loss. Jeannine was a truly good person always with a sweet smile. She will truly be
missed. Wendell & Alice Clanin

February 24th, 2024

Just heard of her passing. Praying for all at this time. I cherish the years I was able to help at Camp Emmanuel and be a part of this Shanks family.
Jane Anne Curless

March 1st, 2024

Very sorry to read that Jeanne had passed. She will be remembered by many people. Her genuine and gentle love were given to all she met. Rosemary Perdew