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Shirley M. Walker Guehler - 85
8/30/1924 - 6/4/2010

Turner-Eighner Funeral Home Somonauk - Shirley M. Walker Guehler, 85, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on June 4, 2010 in Valley West Community Hospital. She was born August 30, 1924 at Sandwich Community Hospital in Sandwich, IL to George and Esther (Augustine) Walker.

She graduated from Sandwich High School and attended nurses training at Copley Hospital in Aurora, IL where she received her certification as a Registered Nurse. She married Donald (Doc) Guehler April 11, 1948, at the Federated Church in Sandwich, Illinois. They lived on a farm just outside of Somonauk, IL, he as a farmer, and she as a nurse/homemaker for their entire lives.

She is survived by her husband Doc; sons, Dennis Guehler of Eugene Oregon, Roger Guehler of Somonauk IL; daughters, Rhonda (Darrell) Vander Bloomen of Mundelein, IL and Sherrill (Gary) Randau of Mundelein, IL; grandchildren, Adam Stavros, Katie Randau, Torr Randau and Dan Vander Bloomen all of Mundelein, IL; sister, Mary Krzystofiak of New Lenox, IL and a brother Chuck (Stella) Walker of (Whidbey Island) Coupeville, Washington and a niece and four nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

She was a retired RN in the obstetrics Dept. at Sandwich Community Hospital and she was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Somonauk, since 1948.

Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday June 8, 2010 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Somonauk, with Rev. Dennis Heaney officiating. Burial will follow at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday, June 7, 2010 at Turner-Eighner Funeral Home, in Somonauk. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to St. John’s Lutheran Church, Valley West Community Hospital or charity of ones choice. For more information or to sign the online guest book go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com.


Turner-Eighner Funeral Home
13160 W. Rt. 34
Somonauk, IL 60552
815-498-2363

Visitation:
Visitation will be 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday, June 7, 2010 at Turner-Eighner Funeral Home, in Somonauk.

Service:
Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday June 8, 2010 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Somonauk

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Visitor Comments
To Shirley's family, I extend my deepest sympathy to all at this difficult time. Though I haven't seen Shirley for many years, I will always remember her smile. And I know she has left you with many, many wonderful memories. I am so sorry for your loss.
Reita (Haas) Hunt
6/4/2010 11:48 PM
 
My sincere sympathy to all of Shirley's family and friends. I have had the pleasure of working with Shirley's daughter, Sherrill, whom I think the world of and is who I am especially thinking of in my prayers and best wishes. Sherrill - I'm very sorry for your loss, if there is anything I can do to help you, please let me know
Cecelia Keleher
6/5/2010 7:16 AM
 
I am so sorry to read of Mrs. Guehler passing. What a sweet lady she was. I met her only briefly at Jebez, but was impressed with her kind way and loving care toward "Doc". I would like to extend my sympathy to the family members and tell you that I will be praying for all of you in the days ahead.
Ila Holloway
6/6/2010 1:03 AM
 
Now Shirley is in her heavenly home with Jesus. Hurray! Shirley was the nurse when our daughter, Lara, was born. From that day on, every time we saw Shirley and Doc, she would call me by name and ask about our daughter. She was a genuinely wonderful lady to know. Though I haven't seen her for a number of years, I do remember her. May Jesus comfort you whenever you think of your wife, mother, and grandmother.
Janelle Burd
6/6/2010 8:06 AM
 
Dennis and family - So sorry to hear of your loss . It is hard to imagine that our parents are not going to always be there. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this time.
Mary Grandgeorge
6/6/2010 9:22 AM
 
To all the family and Doc, my thoughts and prayers are with you and remember she is in a much better place now and we will all see her again someday.
Nancy (Brimicombe) Engeman
6/6/2010 6:33 PM
 
Sherrill and family - My thoughts and prayers to you all. This was so sudden, I'm glad you all have each other for support during this time.
Judy McGuire
6/7/2010 10:49 AM
 
My family and I offer our deepest sympathy to Sherrill and to the whole family. Sherrill, please do not hesitate if you need anything or we can be of any help to your family.
Lisa St. Clair
6/7/2010 10:51 AM
 
Sherrill and family, I am so sorry about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Donna Engel
6/7/2010 12:54 PM
 
I have fond memories of Doc and Stretch when I was growing up. I truly wish I could of been there with you at Shirley's visitation. Mom and Dad would of liked to have come but health issues kept us from attending, but you all are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless
Reid McAllister
6/7/2010 11:44 PM
 
God bless the soul..
Aditya Banerjee
6/9/2010 9:24 AM
 
Dear Doc and Family, Please express my sincerest sympathy to you and your family. I am not driving now, so I can't express greetings to you in person. She was always so lovely and gracious. God Bless.
Veronica M. Fraser
6/9/2010 12:43 PM
 
Sherrill and family - Thinking and praying for you and your family during this loss. May God's peace and comfort be near you all!
Ben Funk
6/10/2010 11:21 AM
 
Dear Rhonda, Sherrill and families: Everytime I saw your mom, she was wearing a BIG, contagious smile. She could always remember which "Haas girl" I was and call me by name. I'll always think of her with her signature smile and recall a genuinely happy lady. My deepest sympathies to your entire family.
Janet (Haas) Baker
6/12/2010 1:48 PM
 
What a shock to hear of Shirley's passing when the news arrived up here in Alaska. She has always had a special place in my heart - - - starting when I was young and Dennis was just a baby, spending many summner days on the farm , and continuing by correspondence with her throughout all of these years. She has never changed - - - always warm, personal, upbeat, and wearing a BIG smile. It was always a special pleasure to spend time with her. She will be greatly missed, but NEVER forgotten!
Barbara (Gordon) Larson
7/13/2010 1:05 AM
 
I just learned of Shirley's passing. She was a wonderful person. She will be missed but always in my heart. I am so sorry I was not able to be contact with at this difficult time.
Aprill Vincent
8/16/2010 8:16 PM
 

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