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Shirley Hawkinson Obituary
Some of her hobbies included crafting, spending time with her dog, Emma, and playing Words With Friends.
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Dewey and Jessie (Glass) Boyle; her husband, Richard Hawkinson; her sister, Caryl (Larry) Pritchert; her brother, George Boyle; and her children, Brenda Behnke and Douglas Porch.
She is survived by her children, Stacie (James) Green, Lisa (Dan) Wilson and Rick (Sue Bezler) Hawkinson; step-children, Mike (Carol) Hawkinson and Linda Hawkinson; 12 grandchildren, 2 nephews and 5 nieces. She was also survived by many great-grandchildren, great-nephews, and great-nieces.
Visitation will be held on Monday, September 22, 2025 from 4 PM – 8 PM at The Healy Chapel, 332 W. Downer Pl., Aurora, IL 60506. A funeral service will be held at 10 AM on Tuesday, September 23 2025 at the chapel. Burial will be private.
To sign the online guestbook please visit www.healychapel.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Ricky Rieckert
September 19, 2025
Dear Lisa, Ricky, & "Hawk",
My sincere condolences for the loss of your Mother.
May God grant her Eternal Peace.
Ricky Rieckert
Chuck Schufer Greensboro, Georgia
September 19, 2025
Rest in Peace Shirley.
Fond memories of Shirley. We dated back in 1955 - 56.
Sheila Baum Wyeth
September 18, 2025
I am sorry for your loss. My mom Marilyn Hawkinson Baum Dillman was a cousin of Rich's. I have fond memories of them from Fabyan Park family reunions.
Jeanne (Miller) and Al Hunger
September 18, 2025
Carol and Mike, sorry for your loss.
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