Shirley M. Lenarth's Obituary
Shirley M. Richardson-Backas-Lenarth, 78, of Decatur died Sunday April 5, 2009 in her home.
Memorial service celebrating her life will be 11:00 am Wednesday April 8, 2009 in Maranatha Assembly of God, 555 West Imboden Drive, with Pastor Doug Lowery officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Shirley was born on March 8, 1931 in Decatur, IL the daughter of Edward and Helen Morton Goller.
Surviving are her daughters, Linda Mikel David of San Luis Obispo, CA; Carol A. Richardson of Upland, CA; Kathleen Richardson of Decatur; four grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands, two daughters, one brother and one granddaughter.
The family would like to thank DMH Hospice for all their care especially, Leslie, Angie, and Jim.
The family of Shirley M. Richardson-Backas-Lenarth is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur.
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