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1921
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2011
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JEAN SHIPP Obituary
Born May 28, 1921, at her grandparents' home in DeKalb, the daughter of Harold O. and Grace Aline (Harmes) Lindus, she married Robert W. Shipp on Jan. 31, 1943, in Waterman.
She was formerly employed by DeKalb Ag and Milk Consumers; later, she retired after more than 25 years at General Electric in DeKalb. She was a life member of Trinity Lutheran Church, DeKalb, and its Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America group.
She is survived by her grandchildren, Tamme Sherrill of Duquesne, Pa., and Michael (Susan) Sherrill of DeKalb; two great-grandchildren, Taylor and Brianna; a niece, Carol Switzer, as well as other nieces and nephews; and her dog, Diogi.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; daughter, Judie Sherrill; brother, Harold Lindus; sister, Janice Besse; and nephew, Brad Besse.
The funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 6, at Trinity Lutheran Church, DeKalb, with the Rev. Todd Peterson officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Park Cemetery, DeKalb. Visitation will be from 3-6 p.m. Sunday, June 5, at Anderson Funeral Home, DeKalb.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Jean Ruth Shipp Memorial Fund, in care of Anderson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 605, 2011 S. Fourth St., DeKalb, IL 60115.
For information, visit www.AndersonFuneralHomeLtd.com or call 815-756-1022.
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Memories and Condolences
for JEAN SHIPP
Listy Family
June 7, 2011
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Stacy Crundwell
June 6, 2011
The MidWeek was never the same without Jean. Her sense of humour always made the days more enjoyable. She was so fun to have around! I was so sad hearing the voicemail this morning hearing of the loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Stacy (former supervisor)
June 5, 2011
Mike and Tamme - so sorry to hear about your grandma but you know she's in a better place now. Thoughts and prayers are with you both.
George and Jo Spartz
June 5, 2011
Mike and Tamme - so sorry to hear about your grandma but you know she's in a better place now. Thoughts and prayers are with you both.
George and Jo Spartz
Lisa Keller
June 5, 2011
May the love and support of your friends and family help you through this difficult time.
Tamme Sherrill
June 5, 2011
R.I.P GRANDMA,
YOU WILL BE MISS SO MUCH. NO MORE PHONE CALLS TO YOU NOW, YOUR IN A MUCH BETTER PLACE NOW. YOUR BACK WITH YOUR FAMILY. I LOVE & MISS YOU MORE THEN EVER. LOVE ALWAYS YOUR GRAND DAUGHTER TAMME
Ken & Shirley Montavon
June 3, 2011
we enjoyed working wth Jean at GE...happy lady...she loved her family so much !!our love and prayers are with the family..God be with all of you .
Cindy McClellan
June 3, 2011
During your journey on your final flight home.
White wings will carry you and you will be flown.
To the pearly gates of Heaven, where they will usher you in.
To the feet of your Lord, your Saviour, and your friend.
He will hold you in his arms and the angels will sing.
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