Shirley L. Beck

Shirley L. Beck, age 97 of Highland, IL, died Friday, August 23, 2024, at Cedarhurst of Highland in Highland, IL. She was born on Monday, November 15, 1926, in Edwardsville, IL, the daughter of Joseph "Leo" and Edna (nee Stahlhut) Schafer. She was a member of Grantfork United Church of Christ, and the Highland Women's Club. Shirley was born in her family home in Edwardsville, IL and grew up in that area until graduating in 1945 from Edwardsville High School. She worked at the Pet Milk company in St. Louis for five years until she got married and lived on a farm north of Grantfork. Shirley enjoyed traveling to Canada, Europe, the Hawaii Islands, and the Caribbean. She loved to garden, liked fishing especially on vacations in Florida. She was an avid bowler, played the flute in St. Louis Women's Symphony as a young lady, and loved to spend time with her grandchildren and family. Survivors include: Son - Keith G. (Diana) Beck, Pocahontas, IL Son - Randy J. (Lisa) Beck, Pocahontas, IL Grandchildren - Matthew J. (Candice) Beck, Waterloo, IL Grandchildren - Michael W. (Kimberly) Beck, Smyrna, TN Grandchildren - Ethan J. (Breanna) Beck, Highland, IL Grandchildren - Sarah L. (husband-Michael Carney) Beck, Oak Park, IL Grandchildren - Anna J. Beck, Chicago, IL Grandchildren - Adam J. (Meredith) Beck, Highland, IL Great Grandchildren - Samuel Beck, Waterloo, IL Great Grandchildren - Benjamin Beck, Waterloo, IL Great Grandchildren - Abel Beck, Waterloo, IL Great Grandchildren - Elliott Beck, Smyrna, TN Great Grandchildren - Vivian Beck, Smyrna, TN Great Grandchildren - Nora B. Carney, Oak Park, IL Great Grandchildren - Hazel B. Carney, Oak Park, IL Great Grandchildren - Jackson J. Beck, Highland, IL. She was preceded in death by: Mother - Edna Louise (nee Stahlhut) Schafer (died 5/15/1971) Father - Joseph "Leo" Schafer (died 1/19/1974) Ex-Husband - George "Sonny" Beck (married 9/17/1949, divorced 1985, died 07/16/2015) Sister - Carolee A. Kleffman (died 12/12/2017) Brother-In-Law - William Kleffman (died 9/27/2020). Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL and from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at Grantfork United Church of Christ in Grantfork, IL. Funeral Service will be at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at Grantfork United Church of Christ in Grantfork, IL, with Rev. Nancy L. Brooks, Interim Pastor, officiating. Interment will be at Grantfork United Church of Christ Cemetery in Grantfork, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to Grantfork United Church of Christ.

Shirley L. Beck

November 15, 1926 - August 23, 2024