Chervinko, Shirley Ann's Obituary
Shirley Ann Chervinko, 91, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away November 14, 2024, at Imboden Creek Living Center.
Shirley was born in Nokomis, Ilinois, on January 16, 1933, the daughter of Mervin and Gladys (Barnstable) Aumann. She was a member of the Nokomis High School graduating class of 1950. After graduation, she worked for a law firm in St. Louis, Missouri for a few years. For over 22 years, she worked as a clerk for AE Staley in Decatur, retiring in 1992. She married Joseph Robert Chervinko on April 3, 1954, at St. Barbara’s Church in Witt, Illinois, while he was serving in the military. They enjoyed over 68 wonderful years together until his death in 2022. Together they raised six children. Shirley was devoted to her family and to her church. As a faithful member of Ss. James and Patrick Parish in Decatur, she offered her service as a member of the Temple Tenders and the Funeral Luncheon Committee. She loved her family dearly and will be greatly missed.
Shirley is survived by her children Michael Chervinko of Mt. Zion, Kay (Larry) Geskey of Decatur, Kim (Tom) Heft of Onarga, James (Kim) Chervinko of Mt. Zion, Mary (Jeff) Johnson of Richardson, Texas, and Jeremy Chervinko of Decatur; grandchildren Tara Metully, Christi Stoutenborough, Chris Geskey, Sarah Heft, Nick Heft, Jordan Chervinko, Jenna Chervinko, Adam Johnson, and Ashley Johnson; and great-grandchildren Gavin, Mason, Aiden, Colton, and Emily. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, brothers James Aumann and Kenneth Aumann, sister Betty Moos, and daughter-in-law Lois Chervinko.
The family of Shirley Chervinko would like to express their immense gratitude to the wonderful and caring staff of Imboden Creek Living Center.
Private family services will be held. Shirley will be entombed in Mary, Queen of Angels Mausoleum in Graceland Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Ss. James and Patrick Parish. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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