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Shirley Humphrey Obituary
She was born July 2, 1924, in Crystal Lake, to Theodore and Emma (Nickles) Holtz. On April 13, 1946, she married Charles "Chuck" Humphrey in Crystal Lake.
They owned the Crystal Lake News Agency for many years and developed many friendships during that time. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and was part of the Friendship Guild, ILA Guild and Club 60.
She is survived by her children, Nancy (the late Joe) Haskins, Julie (Mark) Menke, Charles (Maryanne) Humphrey and Tom Humphrey; and her grandsons, Bryan and Kyle Menke and Zachary Haskins.
She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; an infant daughter; and two brothers.
The visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday, May 22, at Querhammer & Flagg Funeral Home, 500 W. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday, May 23, at the funeral home. Interment will be private.
Memorials may be made to the family or to Passages Hospice, 134 N. McLean Blvd., Elgin, IL 60123.
For information, call the funeral home at 815-459-1760. Online condolences may be made at www.querhammerandflagg.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Shirley Humphrey
April Cole
May 28, 2011
I was so saddened to hear of Shirley's passing. Most everyone in my family worked at the Crystal Lake News Agency with Chuck and Shirley. A lot of good memories with them, Cap, and Tom... Shirley will be missed!! The Kuehl family
Catherine DeVries
May 23, 2011
You have my deepest sympathy. May God be near and present at this time, with His arms of comfort surrounding you.
May 21, 2011
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We will miss Aunt Shirley, but will always have fond memories. May God give you peace and comfort.
The Norfleet Family
Dawn Chisamore
May 21, 2011
So sorry to hear about Shirley! She was a wonderful woman and I had the pleasure of knowing and caring for her when she was at The Fountains. She always made my day brighter, and I always looked forward to going to work to see her! My deepest condolences to her family!
Debby Kittredge
May 21, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Such terrific memories of a wonderful lady. She will be missed, but never forgotten, by all who knew her.
May 21, 2011
We are so sad to hear of Aunt Shirley's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We know how much your loved her and how you will all miss her.
Bob and Linda Humphrey and family
Jack Bechaud ~ Family Service Counselor, McHenry County Memorial Park
May 20, 2011
We extend our condolences to you all. May God bless during this time of need.
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