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SHIRLEY J. SUITS, 71 WASHINGTON - Shirley J. Suits, 71, of Washington died at 5:05 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009, in her home. Born June 22, 1938, in Rockford, to Arthur and Golda Smith Wellman. Married Bill W. Suits on Nov. 11, 1961, in Peoria. Shirley was a 1956 graduate of Rockford East High School and attended the Swedish-American School of Nursing. She then worked as a registered nurse for 41 years. Auxiliary member of the Moose Lodge in Peoria and had belonged to a nursing organization. She was a great cook, and devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother. Survived by husband, Bill; daughter, Teresa Harris of Creve Coeur; son, Brian W. Suits of Cleveland; sister, Dorothy (Tom) Holmbo of Roscoe; nine grandchildren; and 15 great- grandchildren. Predeceased by parents; son, Dennis Suits; and brothers, Arthur, Leo and Jerry. Service at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, in Deiters Funeral Home and Crematory in Washington, with visitation from 11 a.m. to time of service. Burial in Glendale Cemetery in Washington. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family. Memorial website at deitersfuneralhome.com, where condolences may be sent to the family.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Sep. 24 to Sep. 30, 2009.

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Karen Anderson

September 29, 2009

Dear Bill, Teresa & Brian:

I feel very fortunate to have had Shirley in our Swedish American School of Nursing class. We are such a close class and will always cherish her memories. I too, was able to see her at our 40th class reunion.

God Bless all of you at this sad time.

Karen Anderson (Sands) R.N.

September 26, 2009

I had the pleasure of meeting Shirley in recent years, although I knew Terry and Brian growing up. My prayers and sympathy are with you.

Piper MacBride

September 25, 2009

Dear Bill, and family,
Shirley was in my nursing class at Swedish American, and we were in the same affiliate group for Pediatrics at Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago.
She was the fun person in every gathering. We loved her, and all the tricks she played on us.
She and sister Dorothy were with our class celebration of our 40th Graduation Anniversary party at Marias in Rockford...oh what fun to see her again.
Such fond memories will be there for all.
She will be missed. I send sincere synpathy at her passing. May God comfort you with your memories of her as well.
Marilyn Day Fowler, RN
Class of 1959, Swedish American Hosp.
Rockford, Illinois

September 24, 2009

The Koeppel family extends its deepest sympathy to your family.

Susan Koeppel

September 24, 2009

Our sympathy goes to all the family at this difficult time. We will miss seeing Shirley at the Home!

The staff at the
Apostolic Christian Home of Roanoke

September 24, 2009

I am truly sorry for your loss. May the memories of her get you through this difficult time. She was a great nurse and will be missed by all.

Angela Hub, LPN Eureka Community Hospital

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