Lillian Shook
Dorsey |
Lillian M. Shook, 98, of Dorsey, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023, at Alton Memorial Rehabilitation and Therapy.
She was born on May 6, 1925, in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, the daughter of John P. and Ruby A. (Kenyon) Schwartz. She was formerly married on May 24, 1946, in Brisbane to Alfred P. Shook. He preceded her in death on September 21, 2003.
Lillian managed the laundry department at The Barry Care Center Nursing Home in Staunton before her retirement iin 1989.
She enjoyed working, gardening flowers, bird watching, sitting on her deck watching hummingbirds, being outdoors, taking walks, reading, and spending time with her family and friends.
Lillian is survived by her children, Lorraine (Jim) Ross of Moro, Larry (Joan Ketcham) Shook of Dorsey, and Dan (Patricia) Shook of Dorsey; a sister, Marjorie Kukulies of Australia; four grandchildren, Linette (Jim) Pipkin, Shane Ross, Danette Shook, and Sheri (Danny) Bone; ten great-grandchildren, Sydni (Jordan) Dellamano, Saige Gehrs, Baleigh Gehrs, Camryn Gehrs, Shane J. Ross, Tate Ross, Makayla Wallace, Autumn Wallace, Danielle Bone, and Danny Bone; a great-great-grandchild, Quinn; and several nieces and nephews.
Along with her parents, and former husband, Alfred, she was preceded in death by two brothers, John R. Schwartz and Roy Schwartz.
Services and burial at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens will be private. Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Bethalto is in charge of arrangements. Pastor Eric Norris will officiate.
Memorials are suggested to Audubon Society.
Online condolences and guestbook may be found at www.eliaskallalandschaaf.com.
Elias, Kallal & Schaaf Funeral Home
