Shirley Jerde

Shirley L. Jerde, 83 of Tonica passed away Tuesday morning (July 30th, 2013) at Heritage Health Care in Streator.
Cremation rites have been accorded.
Private graveside services will be held at a later date at her request.  
Shirley was born on October 4, 1929 in Ottawa, IL to Jerry and Marie Fisher.
She is survived by her children, Bobby Jerde Jr., of Tonica, Connie (Rick) Pence, Dane Harrison, Linda (Ron) Yurko, and Cindy (John) Holocker, all of Streator, and Richard (Linda) Harrison of Ottawa and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by sisters, Juanita Flashing and Geraldine Saager, and her granddaughter, Angel Marie Pence.
Shirley was of the Methodist Faith.  
She was formerly employed at Tuscarora, West Clocks, and The Wallpaper Factory, and Bradley’s Auction Service.  
Shirley worked hard all of her life and was a great mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.  She was a strong woman and not afraid to speak her mind.  She was a fantastic artist.  She fought many illnesses over the years and was a strong and courageous person and fought hard to the end.  Because of her strong will and Dr. Zafar’s great care and the care of the staff at Heritage, we received the honor of having her here longer.   Heaven gained another Angel.  Shirley was loved and will be missed greatly.  She was a member of the Humane Society and rescued many animals in her life from dogs, cats, raccoons, ground hog, fox, and more. Shirley adored all her pets and they adored her.
We love you and will miss you greatly Mom. It is a comfort to know you and Angel are together.  Your granddaughter Tammy said “Keep everyone in line up there “Boom Boom.”

In Shirley’s memory memorials may be directed to an rescue/animal shelter of the donor’s choice.