Shirley Bilisoly , 85
Shirley Bilisoly age 85, of Stevens Point passed away Tuesday morning September 9, 2014 while at home at Oakridge Living Center, under the care of Heartland Hospice.
A Celebration of Life Service for Shirley will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday November 8, 2014 at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Stevens Point. Friends and family will gather to share memories from 9:00 AM on that morning until the time of services at the church. Her ashes will be taken to Frisco, CO next summer to be buried with her husband Richard.
Shirley was born March 24, 1929 in Elgin, IL the daughter of Herbert and Florence (Apple) Stettner. She graduated from Elgin High School in 1947. After graduation she worked at the Elgin Watch Factory as a typist. Shirley married Richard S. Bilisoly on March 17, 1951 in Elgin, IL. They settled in Elgin, and she was a homemaker, a volunteer docent at the Chicago Art Institute, and mother to three children.
Shirley and Richard both loved to travel all over the world with family and their Elgin friends. After Richard’s retirement they had homes in Frisco, CO and Sun City West, AZ where Shirley loved to garden, take walks, play bridge, and entertain friends. She moved to Stevens Point in 2011 to be near her daughter.
Shirley loved her grandchildren and spending special times with them. She was so proud of each of them. Shirley was especially awaiting the birth of her 1st great-grandchild whose due date is October 2nd.
Shirley loved the entire family at Redeemer Lutheran Church where she was a member. Pastor Anne Edison Albright loved to visit with Shirley.
She was a member of P.E.O. Chapter EM Stevens Point and Chapter EK-Sun City West, AZ.
Shirley is survived by her daughter Jeanne (John) Herder, Stevens Point, WI. 2 sons: Keith Bilisoly, Frisco, CO and Bob Bilisoly, Dillon, CO. Five grandchildren: Rachel Herder, San Francisco; Elizabeth (Brent) Tice, Eau Claire, WI; Laura Herder, South Bend,IN; Erik Bilisoly, Golden, CO; and Katy Bilisoly, Boulder, CO. Her sister Janet Shriver, Streamwood, IL; sister-in-law Ginny (Dave) Winklestein, Huntley,IL; brother-in-law Ellis (Hattie)Bilisoly, Coalton, WV, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband Richard who passed away in Arizona in 2009.
Thank you to the entire staff at Emeritus at Oakridge where Shirley lived the past three years of her life and participated in their wonderful family atmosphere. She made many special friends.
Shirley is survived by her daughter Jeanne (John) Herder, Stevens Point, WI. 2 sons: Keith Bilisoly, Frisco, CO and Bob Bilisoly, Dillon, CO. Five grandchildren: Rachel Herder, San Francisco; Elizabeth (Brent) Tice, Eau Claire, WI; Laura Herder, South Bend,IN; Erik Bilisoly, Golden, CO; and Katy Bilisoly, Boulder, CO. Her sister Janet Shriver, Streamwood, IL; sister-in-law Ginny (Dave) Winklestein, Huntley,IL; brother-in-law Ellis (Hattie)Bilisoly, Coalton, WV, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband Richard who passed away in Arizona in 2009.
Thank you to the entire staff at Emeritus at Oakridge where Shirley lived the past three years of her life and participated in their wonderful family atmosphere. She made many special friends.
Thank you to the entire staff at Heartland Hospice, especially her RN-Jess Eckrich and Rev. Jamie for the past 13 months that she has been under Hospice Care.
The family was most grateful for RecoverHealth(Waupaca) over the past two years. They provided constant 24/7 care for Shirley. Her two wonderful caregivers the past 18 months were Donna Haas and Patsy Bechard who were just like family and gave her a better quality of life.
Memorials in lieu of flowers for Shirley will be established for:
The family was most grateful for RecoverHealth(Waupaca) over the past two years. They provided constant 24/7 care for Shirley. Her two wonderful caregivers the past 18 months were Donna Haas and Patsy Bechard who were just like family and gave her a better quality of life.
Memorials in lieu of flowers for Shirley will be established for:
Heartland Hospice 3233 Business Park Dr. Dr. Bld 200, Ste 201, Stevens Point, WI 54482
Redeemer Lutheran Church 900 Brilowski Rd Stevens Point, WI 54482
Emeritus at Oakridge 5625 Sandpiper Dr Stevens Point, WI 54482
Redeemer Lutheran Church 900 Brilowski Rd Stevens Point, WI 54482
Emeritus at Oakridge 5625 Sandpiper Dr Stevens Point, WI 54482
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