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Shirley Kouri Obituary
METAMORA - Shirley Ann Kouri, age 75, of Metamora passed away on Friday, October 16, at 9:17 a.m. at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.
She was on born February 15, 1940, in St. Peter, WI to Victor and Sarah (Wagner) Braun. She married Edward P. Kouri on July 10, 1965, in St. Peter, Wisconsin.
Survivors include her husband of 50 years, Edward; daughter, Tiffany (Jay) Marzuki of Chicago; son, Scott (Nicole) Kouri of Long Grove, Illinois; daughter, Jackie (Sean) Mathews of Metamora; son, Paul (Jaime) Kouri of Metamora; and her mother, Sarah of Fond du Lac, WI. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, Hunter, Quinn, Crew, and Kennedy Mathews, Tyler and Emerson Kouri, Luke Marzuki, and Reid Kouri; and four siblings, Kathy Braun of Milwaukee WI, Merle (Kendra) Braun, Jack (Carol) Braun, and Terry (Joan) Braun all of Fond du Lac, WI.
She was preceded in death by her father, and brother, Adrian Braun.
Early in her career, Shirley was a Dance Instructor at the Arthur Murray Dance Studio in Peoria and a bookkeeper at the Illinois Blue Print Co. Former Co- Owner of the Lariat Steak House in Peoria She was also the Activities Director at the OSF Motherhouse in East Peoria. Later she retired as the owner of the Hidden Treasure Bookstore.
Shirley was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Metamora and involved in the Cursillo community. She was previously a board member with Marriage Encounter and a Hospice volunteer.
A funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, October 20, 2015, at 11a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Metamora with Fathers Greg Jozefiak and Tom Henseler officiating. Recitation of the Rosary will be at 3:30pm Monday Oct. 19, 2015 with visitation to follow from 4pm until 7pm at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Metamora. There will be additional visitation from 9am until 10am Tuesday at Mason Funeral Home Metamora Chapel. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery in Metamora.
In lieu of flowers Memorials may be made to the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home of Peoria or St. Mary's School in Metamora. Online condolences at www.masonfuneralhomes.com Mason Funeral Home 219 E. Partridge Metamora,
Illinois 61548
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Memories and Condolences
for Shirley Kouri
Susan Weigel
October 12, 2021
Thinking of you all in Prayer today
Susan Weigel
October 12, 2020
Shirley was a wonderful friend
October 25, 2015
Ed so very sorry for your loss.
Dennis & Sandy Remington
Mary Jane Platz
October 24, 2015
So sorry about your loss. I will never forget all the fun (and vacations at each other homes) we had growing up. It was always the favorite place to go. There are so many stories that I could go on forever. Thanks for the memories Shirley. Love you
Shirley Kouri
October 21, 2015
De Colores! May this candle burn brightly in your memory.
Chris and Kevin Remmel
Albuquerque,NM
Pat Bowers
October 20, 2015
Eddie and family
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Shirley. She was such a kind and caring person to all of us. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Pat Bowers and Family
Kay DeBolt
October 19, 2015
Ed & Family,
You have my heartfelt sympathy with the passing of Shirley. I remember both of you helping during my Cursillo weekend and subsequently seeing you at mass.
Always gracious and a beautiful smile. May the many sweet memories bring you comfort in the weeks ahead.
October 19, 2015
Jackie, Paul, & the Kouri Family,
Very sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Thoughts and prayers from Alabama to your family.
Ross Boeker
October 19, 2015
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you. Curt and Melanie Markley.
Vicki Berlanga
October 19, 2015
Tiffany, I'm so sorry for the loss of your mother. She sounds like she was a wonderful woman. Just reading her obituary, I can see a lot of her strong spirit in you.
Sending prayers for healing, Vicki
October 19, 2015
Dear Scott & Nicole & all of the Kouri Family-
We are so saddened to hear of your recent loss. We are keeping you in our thoughts and sending love and strength to you. We hope that happy memories and the support and love of family eases the burden of this difficult time.
Keeping you in our thoughts -
Dana Brenner, Carli & Jake Brenner
Susan Weigel
October 19, 2015
My Prayers and Sympathy to all your family. Shirley was a wonderful friend and woman. She will be missed. I know she has a Special Place with The Lord
Kay DeLorme Huck
October 19, 2015
I am so sorry to hear of Shirley's passing. She was a very good childhood friend of mine. She was also part of our wedding party. I always loved her smile and generous manner. RIP dear friend.
Marty Couri
October 18, 2015
Aunt Shirley was always so kind and gracious to all, she brought a gentle calmness and elegance to our family. She will always be with us.
Coleen & Larry Jones
October 18, 2015
Tiffany & family: Please accept our deepest sympathy in the passing of your Mom.
Susie Owen
October 18, 2015
Ed,
Words cannot express my sympathy to you and your family. I am so sorry for the loss of Shirley. What a wonderful example she was of God's love.
Peace be with you.
Love,
Susie O.
Vicki Alig
October 18, 2015
Ed, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
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