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Richard Shew Obituary
FRANKFORT, Ill. — Richard "Dicky" S. Shew, 72, of Frankfort, passed away Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Richard is survived by his loving family, wife, Beverly Shew (VanVuren); children, Michael (Michele) Shew, Michelle Shew, Jeffery Deichen, Jodi (Michael) Gibson; sisters, Wilma Norman, Patricia (Daryl) Tilley; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Loyd and Geneva (Harley Johnson) Freeman Shew Johnson; sister, Shelby Shew-Bartlett-Evans; brothers-in-law, Cornelius Norman, Andrew Bartlett and Mack Evans. Richard retired from Ryan Incorporated Central in Janesville, Wisconsin, after more than 40 years of service. He was a superintendent and proud member of Local #150 Operating Engineers. Family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 65 Old Frankfort Way, Frankfort, IL 60423, on Friday, Nov. 16, 2018, from 3 to 8 p.m. Funeral service is Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be private. For information, 815-485-3700 or www.kurtzmemorialchapel.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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BRENDA KASTNER
November 16, 2018
So sorry for your loss. Love always Brenda kastner
John Ambrose
November 16, 2018
Introduced himself as Moby Dick to me, when I first met him almost 20 years ago. That was on one of my first jobs in the beginning of my career as an operating engineer. I learned a lot from that man he was a great mentor. He definitely left a great impression on me as well as many other people. He will surely be missed.
My condolences,
November 15, 2018
Deepest sympathy to the family in this time of your dear loss.May you find peace from family and friends.May you find comfort from the words of Isaiah 51:12I..I myself am the One comforting you
November 14, 2018
When someone we love falls asleep in death the memories we have of them become our treasure, may those cherished memories of a life well lived and Gods promise at John 6:40 bring you some comfort during this most difficult time. My condolences to the family.
Frank
November 14, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
November 12, 2018
To the Shew family: Please accept my sincere condolences. Take as much time as you need to cope with your grief and always look to God, who loves us, for everlasting comfort. (2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17)
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3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Kurtz Memorial Chapel - Frankfort65 Old Frankfort Way P.O. Box 1031, Frankfort, IL 60423
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17
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10:00 a.m.
Kurtz Memorial Chapel - Frankfort65 Old Frankfort Way P.O. Box 1031, Frankfort, IL 60423
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