Shirley A. Colvis

SHIRLEY A. COLVIS , 8 3 , of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 2:20 am, Sunday, July 19, 2020 at her residence.

She was born to the late Lee Brian and Ella Ruth (nee Peters) Miller on September 7, 1936 in Sparta, Illinois.

Shirley married Kenneth Colvis on June 28, 1955 at St. Mary’s Help of Christians Catholic Church, Chester, Illinois; he survives.

She was a homemaker.

Shirley was a member of St. Mary’s Church of Divine Maternity in Ellis Grove, Illinois. She was a member of Red Hat Society, Ladies Alter Sodality and was a Girl Scout Troop Leader. She enjoyed traveling with her husband, sewing, cooking, playing the organ, and making porcelain dolls.

Survivors:

Husband:

Kenneth Colvis Chester, IL

4 Children:

David (Pat) Colvis Chester, IL

Tony (Rita) Colvis Chester, IL

Tina (Mike) Korando Jacob, IL

Beth (Larry) Runge Walsh, IL

6 Grandchildren:

Christina (Larry) Poppen

Mary (Jason) Fernandez

Sara (Terry) Guethle

Michelle Korando

Janelle Chapman

Jacob Korando

7 Step Grandchildren

14 Great Grandchildren

1 Sister:

Carolyn Colvis Matthews, MO

3 Brothers-in-law:

Bernard (Carolyn) Colvis, Mark (Sandy) Colvis and Donald (Darlene) Colvis

3 Sisters-in-law:

June (Bruce) Maxwell, Mae (Bryce) Coulter and Shirley Colvis

Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends

Preceded in Death by : Parents, 2 Brothers – Louis & Harry Miller, 2 Brothers-in-law – Lenny Colvis & Paul Colvis and 1 Sister-in-law – Ruth Arnac

Funeral Service :

11:00 am, Wednesday, July 22, 2020

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Officiating:

Deacon Al DuBois

Interment :

St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery

Chester, Illinois

Visitation:

Wednesday – 9:00am – 11:00am

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

We are limited to 50 people in our building at a time. We ask that everyone wears a mask and please use social distancing guidelines.

Memorials :

Family Choice