Obituaries

Shirley Jean Lawver

October 5th, 1939 – March 28th, 2024

Shirley Jean Lawver, 84, of Astoria, Illinois passed away at 11:06 am on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at her home in Astoria. She was born on October 5, 1939 in Vermont, Illinois, the daughter of Marshal Stoops and Margaret Renner Douglas. Shirley married Milton R. Lawver on June 6, 1964 in Lewistown, Illinois. Milton preceded Shirley in death on February 8, 2014. She was also preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Nancy Bollinger, and two brothers, Claire Ray and Michael Stoops. In addition, she is preceded in death by her brother-in-laws, Leroy Bollinger and Lee Umphryes.

She is survived by her daughters, Cindy (and Craig) Schaeffer, and Barbara (and Kent) Cowin, and nephew, Michael Bollinger. Three granddaughters, Kelsea Schaeffer, Brandy (and Keith) Lane, and Abbey (and Brent) Schaeffer-Thorman. Two grandsons, Dr. Broderick (and Sam) Cowin and Marshall Ty (and Tiffany) Cowin. Three great-granddaughters, Dakota Thorman, Makenna and Emaleigh Abernathy. Four great-grandsons, Reagan, Cameron, and Anderson Thorman, Peter James Allen Lane. One brother, Charles Stoops and one sister, Sharon Umphyres and multiple Nieces and nephews.

Throughout Shirley’s life she worked at multiple restaurants, Fibra Steel Inc, and Kroger Floral Department. She owned and operated Aunt Jean’s Flower Basket, Fitness at Sisters, and Time And Time Again.

Shirley loved the Lord, dancing, and spending time with her family. She kept busy with multiple hobbies including painting, crocheting, sewing, and flower gardening. Shirley was a mother and caretaker to many. She was an avid sports fan dedicated to whatever sport her grandchildren participated in. She was a pitcher for the Astoria Hustlers, retiring her softball glove at age of 50 years old.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 from 5:00-7:00 pm at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria.

Condolences

March 29th, 2024

So sorry for your family's loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Jim and Deb Park

March 29th, 2024

So sorry for your loss. Anni Mitchell

March 30th, 2024

Cindy and Barb, So very sorry for your loss. Nancy Carithers

March 30th, 2024

So so sorry for your loss. We had so many fun times and great memories. Thoughts and prayers to you all. Dee Jones

March 30th, 2024

What a great lady she was! My sincere condolences to the family.
Sara Watson

March 30th, 2024

Rest in peace Hot Dog 💙 Bren!

March 30th, 2024

So sorry for your families loss,prayers for all during this difficult time🙏

March 30th, 2024

Hugs to loved her ❤️

March 30th, 2024

Hugs to loved her ❤️

March 30th, 2024

So very sorry for your family’s loss. Roberta Oest

March 30th, 2024

So sorry for your loss.
Thinking of you all
Bev & Gary Taylor & family

March 30th, 2024

So sorry for your loss. Prayers and thoughts for all.
Adam and Cindy “Robinson” McClintock

March 30th, 2024

So very sorry for your family's loss! Shirley was one of a kind and will be missed.Love,hugs and prayers! Debbie Derry

March 30th, 2024

So so sorry for your loss!
Love Kathy

March 30th, 2024

So sorry for you loss . Prayers for the family

March 30th, 2024

Sorry for your loss, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Robert and Susan Cameron

March 30th, 2024

So sorry for your loss,many prayers for your family.Todd and Felicia Duncan

March 30th, 2024

So very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to the whole family. Brian Bucher

March 30th, 2024

So sorry for your loss, prayers for the family. Grace Lopez Sarff

March 30th, 2024

Prayers for you family. Michelle Unland

March 30th, 2024

Sorry for your families loss. Linda (Foutch)Schneider

March 30th, 2024

Sorry for your loss.

March 30th, 2024

Sympathy for your loss Cindy and Barb, 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Buck and Judi

March 30th, 2024

So very sorry for the family's loss, thoughts and prayers. Marsha Thomas

March 30th, 2024

Randy and I are so sorry for your family's loss you are in our love and prayers she was a great loving person to. Every one

March 30th, 2024

Barb and Cindy so sorry for your loss. Marilyn Shawgo

March 30th, 2024

So sorry to hear this..Bob and Loretta

March 30th, 2024

So sorry for your loss. Shirley was a gem. I remember how her and Melba were quite the pair.

March 30th, 2024

Jim and Karen Hopkins

March 30th, 2024

Sorry for you loss. She will be missed. Love you girls

March 30th, 2024

So sorry for your loss. Thinking g of you all. Daniel and Becky Hamm

March 30th, 2024

We are so sorry to hear of Shirley's passing. May you find peace in her memories. Keeping you in our prayers.
Joe & Letha

March 30th, 2024

Sorry for your loss. Prayers for you all. I have a lot of good memories of Shirley, Milt and the family. Alan Cox

March 30th, 2024

Condolences
From Jeff Smith

March 30th, 2024

So very sorry for your loss.she was a grand lady.Steve and Sharon Musson

March 30th, 2024

Sorry for your loss. Steve Bucy

March 30th, 2024

So sorry for your loss. Prayers Freddie Fritz

March 30th, 2024

Sorry for your families loss. Steve & Pam Burget.

March 30th, 2024

So sorry to read this. Shirley & girls were so much fun in our softball days.⚾️ Thinking of you all! 💔 Debbie Douglas

March 30th, 2024

Sorry for your loss.Barry and Sue

March 30th, 2024

So sorry for your loss. Judy Caputo

March 31st, 2024

Sorry for your loss. Mike and Judy

March 31st, 2024

So sorry for your loss. Tommy and Pam Trone

March 31st, 2024

Sorry for your loss. Always enjoyed her being on the schedule. D Naff

March 31st, 2024

So sorry for loss. Our prayers with you. Dean and Dakota Southerd

March 31st, 2024

Thinking of you during this difficult time. Vicki Phillips

March 31st, 2024

So sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Paul and Carol Stambaugh

March 31st, 2024

So sorry, always enjoyed visiting with Shirley. Kathy Hickle

April 1st, 2024

So sorry for your loss. Christine Gunn

April 1st, 2024

So sorry for your loss. Keeping you girls and your family in my prayers at this most difficult time. Jackie Gibboney

April 1st, 2024

So sorry for your loss, l always enjoyed talking to her. Debby and Darrell Pierce

April 1st, 2024

Sorry to see your mother has passed. Our sympathy to you, Craig and family. Uncle Danny and Marcella

April 2nd, 2024

My sympathy to you girls and the whole family. Carolyn Cripe

April 2nd, 2024

Barb and Cindy, we are sorry to hear of Shirley's passing. I always enjoyed our conversations and her laugh when I was exercising. She leaves lots of good memories with many people. Alice & Wendell Clanin

April 2nd, 2024

So sorry to hear about your mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Eldon and Becky Schisler

April 3rd, 2024

Cindy, Barb,and families, we are sorry for your loss. Shirley was a good neighbor and we will miss her. Bob and Melba Baker

April 5th, 2024

Go rest high on that mountain covered with petunias and marigolds 🙏🏻✝️💜