Shirley M. Eckert's Obituary
Shirley M. Eckert, 71 yrs., of Columbia, IL, passed away at de Greeff Hospice House, Concord, MO. She was born in East St. Louis, IL, the daughter of the late Earl and Verta (Schneider) Beasley Nicoletti. She had previously worked in Columbia Unit 4 School District. Shirley enjoyed sports of all kinds, professional as well as her grandchildren's games, and she spent great times with her friends in the BUNCO club, and card club. Everyone she meet became a new friend or acquaintance. She was married to Joyce (Willie) Eckert, who survives her. They were married on November 24, 1960, at Columbia, IL.VisitationTuesday, October 25, 2011 4:00 pm - 8:00 pmLawlor Funeral HomeFuneral MassWednesday, October 26, 2011, 10:00 amImmaculate Conception Catholic ChurchColumbia, ILIntermentImmaculate Conception CemeteryColumbia, ILMemorial ContributionsImmaculate Conception Catholic Church - Building Fund, 117 E. Madison, Columbia, IL 62236, or Hospice of Southern Illinois, 305 So. Illinois St., Belleville, Il 62220Also SurvivingSon, Steven (Leslie) Eckert of Columbia, ILSon, Michael Eckert of Pawnee, ILSon, Robert (Michelle) Eckert of Columbia, ILFive GrandchildrenSister, Jane Sommer of Edwardsville, ILOther relatives and friends
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