In Journal Star of Peoria, Illinois on Mar. 9, 2015(photo available) *FOREST CITY *- L. Yvonne Shurtz, 85, of Forest City, Ill., passed away peacefully Friday, March 6, 2015, at Grand View Alzheimer's Special Care Center, with loving family by her side. Yvonne was born Oct. 4, 1929, in Christopher, Ill., to Tracy Baxter Fomby and Hazel Lillian (Galloway) Fomby. She married Marion Ray Shurtz on Feb. 22, 1948, in DuQuoin, Ill. He preceded her in death on July 24, 2014. Surviving are her eight children, Dale Shurtz of Forest City, Gale (Laura) Shurtz of Manito, Susie (Jim) Armstrong of East Peoria, Sally (Ron) Walker of Lake Havasu City, Ariz., Lisa (Paul) Sutherland of Olney, Karen Linsberg of Braden River, Fla., Kathleen (Terry) Benedict of Farmington and John (Alison) Shurtz of Aurora; a very special addition to his family, Pearlie Harris; 18 grandchildren, Jeremy Shurtz, Katie (Steve) Prytiscosh, Quinn Schad, Danessa (Cliff) Quine, Mindy Armstrong, Corey Armstrong, Amanda Nudelman, Danny Nudelman, Sean (Jessica) Sutherland, Tori (Andy) Walden, Kalin (Greg) Linsberg, Karly Linsberg, Kasey Linsberg, Donnie (Jessie) Malmquist, Jaime (Andy) Weilacher, Steve Malmquist, Joe Shurtz and Ruth Shurtz; 20 great-grandchildren; and siblings, Gwen Sue and Barbara Sue Burke. She was preceded in death by her stepsister, Betty Ann; and sister, Audrey Rae. Yvonne was a nurse at Marshall Browning Hospital in DuQuoin until she married, then worked for G.E. in her early married years, followed by 20 years as regional manager for Tri-Chem. She then opened Yvonne's Me'Tier, a porcelain and ceramic shop specializing in dolls. Yvonne never met a stranger and readily welcomed anyone in need to the family table. She spearheaded several programs to help others, including sending toys and cloth diapers to Albania through missionaries. She incorporated her love of music and crafts into her church work. Serving as music director, as well as pianist, she also supervised crafts each summer for vacation Bible school. The last church she attended was Valley Chapel in Green Valley. She was a high energy, vibrant personality. She will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by all who love her. Services will be held Wednesday, March 11, at 10:30 a.m. at Maas Funeral Home in Manito. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, also at Maas Funeral Home. Burial will be at Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield at 1 p.m., immediately after services. 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Online condolences may be made at www.hurleyfh.com <http://www.hurleyfh.com>. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/pjstar/obituary.aspx?n=yvonne-shurtz&pid=174350091#sthash.ycrH36mp.dpuf FOREST CITY - L. Yvonne Shurtz, 85, of Forest City, Ill., passed away peacefully Friday, March 6, 2015, at Grand View Alzheimer's Special Care Center, with loving family by her side. Yvonne was born Oct. 4, 1929, in Christopher, Ill., to Tracy Baxter Fomby and Hazel Lillian (Galloway) Fomby. She married Marion Ray Shurtz on Feb. 22, 1948, in DuQuoin, Ill. He preceded her in death on July 24, 2014. Surviving are her eight children, Dale Shurtz of Forest City, Gale (Laura) Shurtz of Manito, Susie (Jim) Armstrong of East Peoria, Sally (Ron) Walker of Lake Havasu City, Ariz., Lisa (Paul) Sutherland of Olney, Karen Linsberg of Braden River, Fla., Kathleen (Terry) Benedict of Farmington and John (Alison) Shurtz of Aurora; a very special addition to his family, Pearlie Harris; 18 grandchildren, Jeremy Shurtz, Katie (Steve) Prytiscosh, Quinn Schad, Danessa (Cliff) Quine, Mindy Armstrong, Corey Armstrong, Amanda Nudelman, Danny Nudelman, Sean (Jessica) Sutherland, Tori (Andy) Walden, Kalin (Greg) Linsberg, Karly Linsberg, Kasey Linsberg, Donnie (Jessie) Malmquist, Jaime (Andy) Weilacher, Steve Malmquist, Joe Shurtz and Ruth Shurtz; 20 great-grandchildren; and siblings, Gwen Sue and Barbara Sue Burke. She was preceded in death by her stepsister, Betty Ann; and sister, Audrey Rae. Yvonne was a nurse at Marshall Browning Hospital in DuQuoin until she married, then worked for G.E. in her early married years, followed by 20 years as regional manager for Tri-Chem. She then opened Yvonne's Me'Tier, a porcelain and ceramic shop specializing in dolls. Yvonne never met a stranger and readily welcomed anyone in need to the family table. She spearheaded several programs to help others, including sending toys and cloth diapers to Albania through missionaries. She incorporated her love of music and crafts into her church work. Serving as music director, as well as pianist, she also supervised crafts each summer for vacation Bible school. The last church she attended was Valley Chapel in Green Valley. She was a high energy, vibrant personality. She will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by all who love her. Services will be held Wednesday, March 11, at 10:30 a.m. at Maas Funeral Home in Manito. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, also at Maas Funeral Home. Burial will be at Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield at 1 p.m., immediately after services. Memorials may be made to The,Alzheimer's Association,of Peoria in her honor. Online condolences may be made at www.hurleyfh.com

Thanks for posting, Sue. Hazel Lillian Galloway is d/o Milton Alexander Galloway & Sally Tennessee Vaughn Milton s/o Columbus Ohio Galloway & Polly Robinson "Tennie" d/o William "Bill" Vaughn & Susan C. Trail (They were both from Coffee County, TN & died before 1900) "Tennie" was a sister to my Grandmother, Mary Elizabeth Vaughn Turner Lance, as well as, James Newton Vaughn & Elisha Bennett Vaughn-St. John(Bennett was Adopted by a St. John Family and stayed in Coffee County, TN) The rest all relocated to Franklin County, IL. Larry -----Original Message----- From: ilfrankl-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:ilfrankl-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Sue via Sent: Monday, March 09, 2015 2:24 PM To: ilfrankl@rootsweb.com Subject: [ILFRANKL] obit: Yvonne Shurtz In Journal Star of Peoria, Illinois on Mar. 9, 2015(photo available) *FOREST CITY *- L. Yvonne Shurtz, 85, of Forest City, Ill., passed away peacefully Friday, March 6, 2015, at Grand View Alzheimer's Special Care Center, with loving family by her side. Yvonne was born Oct. 4, 1929, in Christopher, Ill., to Tracy Baxter Fomby and Hazel Lillian (Galloway) Fomby. She married Marion Ray Shurtz on Feb. 22, 1948, in DuQuoin, Ill. He preceded her in death on July 24, 2014. Surviving are her eight children, Dale Shurtz of Forest City, Gale (Laura) Shurtz of Manito, Susie (Jim) Armstrong of East Peoria, Sally (Ron) Walker of Lake Havasu City, Ariz., Lisa (Paul) Sutherland of Olney, Karen Linsberg of Braden River, Fla., Kathleen (Terry) Benedict of Farmington and John (Alison) Shurtz of Aurora; a very special addition to his family, Pearlie Harris; 18 grandchildren, Jeremy Shurtz, Katie (Steve) Prytiscosh, Quinn Schad, Danessa (Cliff) Quine, Mindy Armstrong, Corey Armstrong, Amanda Nudelman, Danny Nudelman, Sean (Jessica) Sutherland, Tori (Andy) Walden, Kalin (Greg) Linsberg, Karly Linsberg, Kasey Linsberg, Donnie (Jessie) Malmquist, Jaime (Andy) Weilacher, Steve Malmquist, Joe Shurtz and Ruth Shurtz; 20 great-grandchildren; and siblings, Gwen Sue and Barbara Sue Burke. She was preceded in death by her stepsister, Betty Ann; and sister, Audrey Rae. Yvonne was a nurse at Marshall Browning Hospital in DuQuoin until she married, then worked for G.E. in her early married years, followed by 20 years as regional manager for Tri-Chem. She then opened Yvonne's Me'Tier, a porcelain and ceramic shop specializing in dolls. Yvonne never met a stranger and readily welcomed anyone in need to the family table. She spearheaded several programs to help others, including sending toys and cloth diapers to Albania through missionaries. She incorporated her love of music and crafts into her church work. Serving as music director, as well as pianist, she also supervised crafts each summer for vacation Bible school. The last church she attended was Valley Chapel in Green Valley. She was a high energy, vibrant personality. She will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by all who love her. Services will be held Wednesday, March 11, at 10:30 a.m. at Maas Funeral Home in Manito. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, also at Maas Funeral Home. Burial will be at Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield at 1 p.m., immediately after services. Memorials may be made to The Alzheimer's Association_