Shirley Jean Porth
April 19, 1935 - November 2, 2010
Age 75, of Gardner, IL, passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2010 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, IL. Born April 19, 1935 in Argo, IL to the late Stan and Mildred (nee Andersen) Lechow. She was a member of the American Legion Post #663 in Gardner. Shirley enjoyed going to garage sales and shopping at Walmart. Surviving were two sons, Gary (Linda) Porth of Waukee, IA and Tim Porth of Pontiac, IL; one daughter, Terri Netrval of Gardner; eight grandchildren, Michael Porth, Melissa Porth, Carl Marks, Kaitlyn Marks, Bobby Netrval, Kelly Netrval, Nate Snelson, and Tyler Snelson; five great-grandchildren; and one sister, Sally (Bob) Hosier of Dwight, IL. Preceding her in death were her husband, George John Porth; and one brother, Jack Lechowicz. Funeral services were at the R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes, Ltd., South Wilmington Chapel, Friday, November 5, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation one hour preceding services. Rev. Jan Chandler officiated. Interment was in Braceville-Gardner Cemetery in Braceville, IL.
Age 75, of Gardner, IL, passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2010 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, IL. Born April 19, 1935 in Argo, IL to the late Stan and Mildred (nee Andersen) Lechow. She was a member of the American Legion Post... View Obituary & Service Information