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Trudy Shea Obituary
PEKIN - Trudy Shea, 64, of Pekin passed away Friday, June 29, 2007, at Pekin Hospital.
Born in Pekin on Oct. 26, 1942, to Aloysius and Evelyn (Donaldson) Durbin, she married Mike Shea on Oct. 12, 1963. He survives.
Also surviving are her children, Dennis (Jessica) Shea of Manito and Denise (Doug) Goessman of Pekin; brothers, Danny (Diana) Durbin, Michael Durbin and Tony Durbin, all of Pekin, Larry (Roberta) Durbin of Arizona and Randy (Linda) Durbin of Florida; and sisters, Donna (Robert) Wolcott of Arizona and Marilyn Durbin of Pekin. Trudy also leaves behind her six grandchildren.
Her parents; brother, Terry; and her granddaughter, Carolyn Shea, preceded her in death.
Trudy worked for Catholic Charities and was a foster parent for over 300 children and a department manager for Wal-Mart, retiring in 2005. She was an associate member of Heading Avenue Franciscans, was a Cursillo and TEC leader, volunteered at Bingo at the House of Hope and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, where she was part of the Prison Ministry, Resurrection Choir, a member of the Joyful Sounds and Council of Catholic Women, served as a cantor, lector, was a watch leader and was part of the Bereavement Committee.
A funeral Mass will be held for Trudy on Tuesday, July 3 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Fr. Timothy Nolan will officiate, and burial will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Pekin. Visitation will be held on Monday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the church, and also one hour prior to the service on Tuesday.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to St. Joseph School or the House of Hope.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Abts Mortuary.
Online condolences may be made at abtsmortuary.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Trudy Shea
Margie Meismer
July 24, 2007
Dear Mike, Dennis and Denise,
I was so very sorry to hear of Trudy's death. I prayed for her and for you during my annual retreat this year which was where I was heading at the time that I heard about her death. She was a wonderful wife and mother, and blessed all who knew and worked with her. Dennis, in case you don't remember me, I was your 3rd grade teacher. Your Mom and I had many a discussion about you and I think we had a better year because of those communications. I hope you are well, and that all of you know that you now have someone very special in heaven who will continue to intercede for you even from there. Take care! God bless you all. Love, Margie
Jim and Marj Crowe
July 13, 2007
Dear Mike and Family,
We were so shocked to learn of Trudy's death from the Cursillo Newsletter! We wish we could have joined you for the celebration of her life----what a giving and sharing person she was. We would love to wrap our arms around you and all those who loved her so much.
You will remain in our prayers.
Don Durbin
July 8, 2007
To Mike, Trudy's siblings, and all her extended family and friends, our deepest sympathy on your loss. We pray that your pain will be quickly healed and that your faith in God will strengthen you at this time.
Don & Dee Durbin
Jean & Bill Heimann Heimann
July 6, 2007
Dear Mike and Family,
You have our deepest condolences on the loss of your dear Trudy. We knew Trudy from Cursillo - she was someone we will never forget - so kind and loving. May the Lord shine on you all and fill your hearts with peace.
kim roberts
July 5, 2007
Denise, I just got this email forward from lisa, I am so sorry about your mother. I'll be praying for you and your family during this difficult time. love kim roberts
Lisa LaGrow
July 3, 2007
Denise - I just heard about this. I am so sorry about the loss of your Mom and also for missing the visitation. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers
Kay Angel
July 2, 2007
Denise
I'm sorry for the loss of your Mother. You and your family are in my thoughts.
Gary and Sherry Crum
July 2, 2007
Mike and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you. You can take comfort in the fact that Trudy is now with God and watching over all of you. May God bless
Johanna Sieks
July 2, 2007
Aunt Trudy I love you and will miss seeing your smiling face.
An Irish Funeral Prayer
Death is nothing at all.
It does not count.
I have only slipped away into the next room.
Everything remains as it was.
The old life that we lived so fondly together is untouched, unchanged.
Whatever we were to each other, that we are still.
Call me by the old familiar name.
Speak of me in the easy way which you always used.
Put no sorrow in your tone.
Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes that we enjoyed together.
Play, smile, think of me, pray for me.
Let my name be ever the household word that it always was.
Let it be spoken without effort
Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same as it ever was.
There is unbroken continuity.
Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight?
I am but waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near, just around the corner.
All is well. Nothing is hurt; nothing is lost.
One brief moment and all will be as it was before.
How we shall laugh at the trouble of parting, when we meet again.
Love Jo
Celeste Allen
July 2, 2007
Dear Denise and Family,
You have my sincerest condolences on your loss. We're here for you -- just let us know what we can do!
Teresa M
July 2, 2007
Marilyn and family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
God bless,
Teresa M
Missy Thomas
July 2, 2007
Denise, Mike and Dennis...
I have been praying for you all and keeping you in my thoughts daily. Please know that your mother is with my favorite guardian angels..my father (Don), my grandfather(Bill) and cousin Suzanne. I am so sorry for this unexpected loss to your family.
Denise Antonacci (Martin)
July 2, 2007
Denise and family, my thoughts are with you at this time.
Doug and Angie (Ramos) Shull
July 2, 2007
Mike, Denise, Dennis, the Shea/Durbin families and to my sister-in-law, Theresa Ramos,
All of you are in our prayers and thoughts through this sad time of your lives. I am glad that I was able to see Trudy at my nephew's (Anthony Ramos') high school graduation open house. Even though she had ankle/foot surgery, she had the determination and strength to not miss this happy occasion. Thank you Denise and Dennis for sharing your Mom with all those foster children who also needed a mother. These children are also children of God and your loved one was truly a faithful servant to see that these children were provided with unconditional love. God has welcomed her home with open arms and has told her, "Job well done, my good and faithful servant. Now rest in my arms." Mike, thank you for sharing your wife, your best friend and your soul mate to everyone. May God give all of you comfort, rest, and strength today and all the days ahead.
Blessings and peace+
Diane & Greg Seaney
July 1, 2007
We send our condolences to Everyone in Trudy's family, and to everyone whose lives she touched. We are so saddened by her passing. We will continue to pray for her always.
With Sympathy,
Diane & Greg Seaney
Michelle Hilst
July 1, 2007
Denise and Family
I am so sorry for your loss. She is at peace and with many special people in heaven such as my own mother. She is now your guardian angel forever.....you all are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless all of you.
Sherry Biggers
July 1, 2007
Mike, Dennis,& Denise sorry to hear about your loss. She will be truly missed. My prayers are with you. I loved her too.
Sherry Biggers (FL)
Stacy (eddlemon) Ehrat
July 1, 2007
Mike my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Bill Groat
July 1, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
ANNIE HICKEY
July 1, 2007
MIKE, DENNIS AND DENISE, OUR HEARTFELT PRAYERS AND SYMPATHY GO OUT TO YOU! TRUDY WAS A GREAT SIS IN LAW AND A GREAT FRIEND AND WILL BE MISSED VERY MUCH! MAY YOUR MEMORIES SUSTAIN YOU IN YOUR TIME OF NEED ALL OUR LOVE
BOB AND ANNIE
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