Shirley Boggs Obituary
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She was born February 28, 1939, in Springfield to George and Mary Vetter. Shirley married Clarence Boggs on July 13, 1957. He preceded her in death.
She is also preceded in death by her parent; brother, Gerald; sisters, Peggy Childress, Patricia Hollingshead, and Sharon Rogers. She is survived by her sons, David, Kenny, and Michael (Susan) Boggs; grandchildren, Victoria Boggs and Devon (Bri) Boggs, Abigail Boggs, Hannah (Jared) Wells and Emma Boggs; and great grandchildren, Carter Boggs and Davina Boggs.
She worked for Memorial Hospital for 30 years. She loved her family and enjoyed watching her grandchildren and great grandchildren in sports, band, choir concerts and musicals.
Burial will take place on Friday October 3, 2025 at 2:00 pm at Rochester Cemetery. Graveside services are being held.
Memorial Donations may be made to the Washington Street Mission (408 N 4th St, Springfield, IL 62702)
Wilson Park Funeral Home in Rochester, IL is in charge of arrangements.
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Debra Croft Whitney
October 6, 2025
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. My dad was Pete Croft
Diana Childers Rodgers
October 2, 2025
I know my mother Peggy, missed her family in Illinois. We didn't get to spend much time with Aunt Shirley but I ran into her at a store in Springfield years ago and she was as sweet to me as if we had always been there. I was so sad to hear my mom's sister had passed. Prayers to my cousins.
Chaplain Linda H. Gessaman
October 2, 2025
Shirley always talked about her three boys (David, Kenny, and Michael). Her voice was very soft and kind. She loved with her whole being. Her heart was made of pure gold. She was a proud mother. There was never any negativity in her conversations with me and at the end of her life only hope, grace, and mercy filled the air. And, she once reach out her hand, turned upward, and to show me something on her bed and said, "Look at all my babies." This is what mattered most to Shirley, her legacy of grandchildren and great-children through her beloved sons. Chaplain Linda H. Gessaman
Andrea F Frantz
October 1, 2025
Our deepest sympathies to David, Kenny and Mike.
Your old neighbors,
Bobby and Andrea Frantz
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