Irene L. Shaw

Irene L. Shaw Age: 88 Address:   Rushville, formerly of Astoria, IL

Date of Death: Thursday, December 17, 2020 Time:  8:05 pm      

Place: Rushville Nursing and Rehabilitation 

Date of Birth: Sunday, February 7, 1932 Place: Astoria, IL

Parents: Allen and Nelda (Kessler) Bucher 

Married: Willis Shaw on November 3, 1957 in Browning, IL. He preceded her in death on September 10, 2012.   

Survivors: Son- Larry (and Pam) Shaw of Astoria; Daughter- Letha (and Joe) Stambaugh of Astoria; Daughter- Lila Edwards of Rushville; 3 grandchildren, Zeb Shaw, Jennifer (and Aaron) Hickle and Jamie (and Brad Craven) Edwards; 5 great-grandchildren, Madison Girard, Maxwell Hickle, Stevie Hickle, Ace Craven and Makenzi Craven; Sister- Nedra Bollinger of Browning, IL; Brother- Dayle (and Patricia) Bucher of Bedford, IA; Sister-In-Law- Maxine Bucher of Astoria; Many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews

Preceded by: her grandson, Jeremiah Edwards, 3 brothers, Arthur, Beverly and Maynard Bucher, and 5 sisters, Ramona Mae Bucher, Virginia Maxine Cox, Leta Belle Bucher, Doris Baker and Bernice Wright

Occupation: After graduating from Astoria High School, she worked for a cleaning service in Havana before marrying and becoming a homemaker. She enjoyed playing the piano, studying the bible, gardening, butterflies, and entertaining her grandchildren. She was also well known for her spaghetti and large cinnamon rolls with lots of frosting. 

Memberships: She was a member of the Woodland Church of the Brethren in Astoria. She enjoyed playing the piano, studying the bible, gardening, butterflies, and entertaining her grandchildren. She was also well known for her spaghetti and large cinnamon rolls with lots of frosting. 

Services:   A graveside service will be held at 2 pm on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 in the Woodland Cemetery in Astoria. 

Place:   Woodland Cemetery in Astoria, IL

Officiating: Pastor Lisa Fike  

Interment: Woodland Cemetery in Astoria, IL

Memorials:  may be made to the Astoria Fire and Rescue Squad

Services By:  Shawgo Memorial Home, Astoria, IL. Online condolences may be given to the family at www.shawgomemorialhome.org