Shirley Ann Beckel, 85, of Silvis, Illinois and formerly of New London, died Sunday, April 10, 2016 at Aspen Rehab and Health Care in Silvis.
Mrs. Beckel was born September 27, 1930 in West Burlington, the daughter of Ralph and Edith Schlag Hagemeier. She married William Beckel on April 11, 1953 at the New London United Methodist Church. He died March 26, 1981. Mrs. Beckel was a homemaker and worked several jobs including as a nurse's aide, home aide, and a grocery store clerk. She enjoyed Bingo, playing cards, reading, crocheting and sewing, gardening and canning. She was a member of the New London United Methodist Church and a 1947 graduate of New London High School.
She is survived by four daughters, Linda (Rick) Lindell of Colona, Illinois, Mary (John) Thoele of Breese, Illinois, Shelley Beckel and Darcy (Ryan) Griffiths both of Junction City, Kansas; seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and one great-granddaughter.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, April 16, 2016 at Elliott Chapel, New London. Pastor David Mixon will officiate. Burial will be in Burge Cem...[more]
ry, rural New London. Visitation will be held from 9:00 to 10:00 AM, prior to the service. A memorial has been established to the New London United Methodist Church.