Shirley C. Shaw
Born: June 22nd, 1928
Died: April 13th, 2013
Obituary
Mrs. Shirley C. Shaw, 84, of New London and formerly of Burlington died at 9:20 p.m. Saturday, April 13, 2013, at her home.
Born June 22, 1928 in Osco, Illinois she was the daughter of Paul F. and Nell Kellums Becht. On August 28, 1948 she married D. Eugene Shaw in Osco. He preceded her in death on February 10, 2005.
Mrs. Shaw was a graduate of Orion High School in Orion, Illinois. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Shaw was a member of First United Methodist Church, a 50 year member of Royal Neighbors and Eastern Star and a member of the Craft Club at church.
She enjoyed crafting and caring for her plants, especially her African violets, but most important to her was time spent with her family.
Survivors include one daughter, Beverly (Mike) Strickland of New London; two grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; one great-great granddaughter; and one brother, Charles Becht of Osco, Illinois.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter Karen Neff, great granddaughter Kayli Ringold and brother Richard Becht.
A memorial has been established for the St. Joseph Indian School.