Name: Visitation for Shirley Ann Studebaker
Start: 2019-12-07T15:00:00.000Z
End: 2019-12-07T16:45:00.000Z
Location: Eureka Bible Church

Shirley Ann Studebaker
ROANOKE - Shirley Ann Studebaker, 87, formerly of Eureka, passed away at 9:15 a.m. on Monday, December 2, 2019, at the Apostolic Christian Home of Roanoke.
Shirley was born on March 24, 1932, in Flint, Mich., to Otho Paul and Helen Lorraine (Grice) Mayfield. She married Paul Studebaker on Dec. 14, 1951, in Danville, Ill. She was preceded in death by Paul and her parents.
Shirley is survived by one brother, Paul Junior Mayfield of Ballwin, MO. Also surviving are three sons, Donald Studebaker of Tahlequah, OK, Kenneth (Jane) Studebaker of Congerville, IL, and Thomas Studebaker of Normal, IL. Shirley had 10 grandchildren, Benjamin (Marissa) Studebaker, Rebecca (Mark) Barrick, Sarah Studebaker, Erin (Scott) Barnhart, Rachel (Lukas) Quanstrom, Daniel (Stephani) Studebaker, Carole (Haroon) Rashid, Andrew (Mallory) Studebaker, Paul Michael Studebaker and Leah Studebaker; and 21 great-grandchildren.
Shirley was an accomplished piano teacher and church musician. She held an Associate's Degree from Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, IL. She taught for several years in the Unit 140 schools before retiring in 1989. In addition to teaching in the public schools, Shirley taught private piano lessons and held church positions as organist and choir director.
Shirley participated in community choirs and frequently directed, accompanied or sang solos in civic programs, stage performances and concerts. She often served as a choral or piano adjudicator for Illinois High School Association and Illinois Elementary School Association contests.
The family will receive visitors on Saturday, December 7, 2019, from 9 to 10:45 a.m. at Eureka Bible Church in Eureka, IL. The funeral service will begin at 11 a.m., with Pastor Tom Swanson officiating. Cremation rites will be accorded, with inurnment at Olio Township Cemetery at a later date.
Argo-Ruestman-Harris Funeral Home in Eureka is assisting the family with arrangements.
The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to Dr. Chris Hughes and the staff at the Apostolic Christian Home of Roanoke for their kind and compassionate care provided during Shirley's residence at the home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Apostolic Christian Home of Roanoke or Crossroads United Methodist Church of Washington.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at argoruestmanharris.com.

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Published by Peoria Journal Star from Dec. 4 to Dec. 6, 2019.

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Rose Byram

December 14, 2019

To the family of Shirley Studebaker, you have my sincere sympathy. Recently, I had been thinking of Shirley & wondering if she was recovering from her stroke. I met Shirley several years ago, when she came into HR Block @ Cherry Tree. She was a fantastic lady & I definitely enjoyed her conversation. Prior to last year, I had stopped by her apartment to pick & deliver your information. She always shared a story & had beautiful classical music playing in the background. I never got to hear her play the piano, but I know she led a small service with music @ Grandview. Again, thoughts and prayers to family of a lovely person. Rose

Ryan Anderson

December 13, 2019

I wish I would have heard this sooner - I loved Shirley dearly. I got to know her at Grand Victorian when I would lead chapel there. God bless her - she will be missed.

December 6, 2019

Shirley lead & accompanied on piano the wonderful Heavenly Angels Choir at Morningside Assisted Living from 2017-2019, which mother Annette Sherman joined when she moved there; Shirley will also be missed by Annette's daughter, Susan who was impressed by many holiday & patriotic programs Shirley planned & performed...

Richard Gilmore

December 5, 2019

My sincere condolences to Shirley's entire family. Shirley and I shared many conversations and " duets. " She was the high light of all my music programs at The Grand Victorian/Morningside. She was the only person I know that could hit the high note at the ending of God Bless America!
She was always patient and willing to lend her expertise in music with anyone who was willing to learn.
She talked many times of her love of Paul,her boys and her and Pauls dogs. She was so proud of her sons.
She was also proud that she was a Studebaker and yes she had owned one!
I always looked forward to seeing and talking with her. She always stayed after my "gigs" for a nice chat.
I will miss her! She missed Paul so much and now they are together again. God Bless

Priscilla Mendoza

December 4, 2019

Go fly high on that mountain your with the one you love love you

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