Shirley M Boke

Shirley M Boke obituary, Elwood, IL

Shirley M Boke

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17

Memorial Gathering

3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Steuerle Chapel

15 W Park Blvd, Villa Park, IL 60181

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Sep

17

Memorial service

5:00 p.m.

Steuerle Chapel

15 W Park Blvd, Villa Park, IL 60181

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Shirley Boke Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Steuerle Chapel - Villa Park on Sep. 3, 2025.

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Shirley M. Boke, nee Johnson, age 101 of Villa Park, IL; beloved wife of the late Robert Boke; loving mother of Pamela (the late Donald) Boke-Dalrymple, and Thomas (Connie) Boke; devoted grandmother of Nicholas Boke; fond sister of the late Robert (the late Alice) Johnson; aunt, friend, and relative of many.

Shirley was active in the Villa Park Garden Club, Elmhurst Lady Elks, Villa Park Volunteer Fire Department Women's Auxillary, and pioneered the children's clothes closet at Community Congregational Church in Villa Park.

Memorial gathering Wednesday, Sep. 17, from 3 PM until time of service at 5 PM at Steuerle Chapel, 15 W. Park Blvd. Villa Park, 60181. Interment Private. Memorials to Northern Illinois Food Bank are appreciated. For info: 630-832-4161 or www.steuerlefh.com.

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Upcoming Events

Sep

17

Memorial Gathering

3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Steuerle Chapel

15 W Park Blvd, Villa Park, IL 60181

Send Flowers

Sep

17

Memorial service

5:00 p.m.

Steuerle Chapel

15 W Park Blvd, Villa Park, IL 60181

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Steuerle Chapel - Villa Park