H. Shirlene Richardson's Obituary
Decatur – H. Shirlene Richardson, 83, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2015 at St. Mary’s Hospital with her family by her side.
Shirlene was born May 8, 1932 in Decatur. She was a faithful member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and devoted her life to God and her family. She married Stephen Richardson on Nov. 12, 1980.
Shirlene is survived by her husband, Steve; children: Mark (Sandee) Scherer, Brad Scherer, Steve (Sofia) Scherer, Paul Scherer, Susan Irwin, Amy (Philip) Tapscott, and Daniel Richardson; 14 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren; brother, John (Flora) Freeman; and many loving friends.
Shirlene was preceded in death by her parents; infant son, Joseph Michael Scherer; and son-in-law, Gary Eugene Irwin.
Concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial to Celebrate her life will be 11 a.m. Thursday, December 10, 2015 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church; Rev. Richard Weltin, main celebrant. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at Moran & Goebel Funeral Home with a vigil prayer service at 5:30 p.m. Burial will be at Boiling Springs Cemetery in Decatur. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Holy Family Catholic Church or Decatur Catholic Radio WDCR.
The family would like to thank Dr. Kris Patel and the exceptional staff at St. Mary’s Hospital. They would also like to thank the many members of the clergy that visited her in her time of need.
The family of H. Shirlene Richardson is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur, IL. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.moranandgoebel.com.
Video Tribute for H. Shirlene Richardson: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/5YRXLWZRNWS967Q2
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