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Shirley Ann VanDyke, 82, of Hord, Illinois, passed away on Friday, May 18, 2018, at the Burge House in Flora.
Funeral services celebrating Shirley's life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 21, 2018, at Frank and Bright Funeral Home in Flora, Illinois. Burial will follow at Old Union Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Sunday evening at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Clay County 4-H.
Shirley was born December 11, 1935, in Garden Hill Township, Wayne County, the daughter of Garvin Url and Zelma Blanche (Fatheree) Rush. She married George H. VanDyke on April 27, 1958, at the Hord Congregational Christian Church, and together they have shared 60 wonderful years of marriage.
Shirley was a member of Hord Congregational Christian Church. Shirley enjoyed a five-decade career working with the public in various positions at: JC Penney, Wabash Telephone, Clay County Clerk’s Office, and U of I Extension. She was a vibrant lady who was always dressed to the nines. Shirley loved going shopping especially with her grandchildren, attending auctions, collecting antiques, working in the yard, and Home Extension activities. Her greatest joy in life was spending time with family, especially her grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband: George H. VanDyke of Hord; 2 sons: Terry (Kathy Okerman) VanDyke of Effingham and Tim (Lori) VanDyke of Hord; 4 grandchildren: Michelle (Kevin) Buenker of Teutopolis, Hillary (Kevin) Halsey of Tamaroa, Mindi (Tim) Knebel of Vandalia, and Heath VanDyke of Braidwood; 3 great-grandchildren: Ayden Buenker, Kaleb Buenker, and Blake Knebel; 3 special nieces: Kathy Richardson, Debbie Howe, and Mary Ann Pittman; and several other nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother: Jesse Rush; and a sister: Norma Jean Thompson.
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Shirley was always a joy to work with. She was certainly an asset to the Clay County Extension Service.
Such a sweet lady! Our condolences to all the Vandyke family. Kate & Ted Van Sant
Sorry for your loss. Willie Thompson
I have so many wonderful memories of Shirley - she was a beautiful and kind person. She will truly be missed.
George, Mary Ann, and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Shirley was a very special lady and will be missed.
Tim, Lori and Family: I’m so sorry for your loss. Shirley and I became friends when she worked at the Extension Office and I worked at the courthouse. Most days we walked to the post office together. She always talked about Hillary and Heath and was so proud of them. We had good conversations and lots of laughs. She will be missed by all who knew her. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you. RIP Shiley
She always had a beautiful smile! Besides being kind and friendly! She was and will be missed especially at the Fair!!
Our thoughts and prayers to George Vandyke and family. Shirley was such a kind and sweet lady, and will be missed by many people.
I am saddened to hear about your mom. She was such an interesting and vibrant lady! I knew her through HCE and she did so much for that organization. I won’t be able to attend any of the services but know you are in my prayers. Heaven gained an angel.
So very sorry Mary Anne and family.
So sorry for your loss!
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. She was a beautiful, sweet lady that I dearly loved. So sorry for your loss.
Shirley always had a giggle and a smile. Will always remember her as the sharpest dressed lady I knew when I was growing up. I know she very much cherished her grandchildren, never ran into her when she wasn't telling you something that was happening in one of their lives. Another great lady from Hord gone but not forgotten.
Such a lovely sweet woman!!
Shirley was one of the sweetest people I have ever known. She always had a smile and a kind word for everyone she knew.
So, so sorry for your loss.
So very sorry for your family's loss. She was a sweet lady. Thoughts and prayers for you all. Ricky & Becky Payne & Family
Thinking of you as you remember and celebrate such a wonderful woman as Shirley! Our years together at U of I extension were fun and always full of surprises! Love and hugs to each of you! Larry & Sue
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