Shirley Reihl Obituary
Shirley Ann Reihl, 90 of Streator passed away Saturday (November 1, 2025) at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Ottawa.
Private family services will be held with burial in Riverview Cemetery.
Shirley was born on February 24, 1935, in Streator to Ralph and Bessie Crouch. she married William "Bil”" Reihl on January 25, 1969. He preceded her in death on May 25, 2012.
Surviving are daughters Debbie (Tracy) McClellan of Streator, Lori (Larry) Marek of Golden, MO and Traci (Joe) Adamchak of Streator, grandchildren, Troy (Shelly) McClellan, Carrie (Jeremy) Shepard, Kristin (David Gibens) Marek and Alycia (Randy) Conrad, great grandchildren, Bree, Ayden, Cooper, Christine and Charlotte.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Bill, and a sister Charlene.
Shirley attended Streator grade schools and Streator High School. She was a CNA at St. Mary’s Hospital for many years. Shirley was a avid shopper, she enjoyed fishing, camping and spending time on their pontoon boat.
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