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1929
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2025
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Shirley Pickel Obituary
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; siblings, Richard, Marilyn, Molly and Harry Leonard; as well as daughter in law Emily Pickel; and great great granddaughter, Madison Stephens.
Shirley is survived by her children, Carol Pickel, Victor Pickel, Pam Pickel, Don Pickel, Doris (Mike) Stacey and David (Companion Diane) Pickel; 9 grandchildren and several great and great great grandchildren; siblings, Fred and Steve Leonard; Leanne Ross and Maryann Harlow; and one aunt, Betty Bragg.
Graveside services will be held on Wednesday October 22, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Riverside Cemetery in Illiopolis.
Memorial donations may be made to the Vonderlieth Living Center Activities Group.
Fullenwider-Park Funeral Home in Illiopolis is in charge of arrangements.
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Pam Rogers(Sartore)
October 23, 2025
I am sorry for your loss, you are in my thoughts and prayers. I remember her from growing up and running around with you all as well as working at St. John´s she had a sweet smile and made me laugh. She was a special person and will be missed.
Rita Nortrup
October 19, 2025
Condolences to you on the death of your mother. Carol and Pam I remember both of you working at St John´s
Rita Nolan
October 19, 2025
Pam, I am sorry to hear of your mom´s passing. I remember her walking the halls of SJH taking patients to their rooms many, many years ago. She was a very nice lady. Rita Shields Nolan
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