George Edward Shirley Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of George Edward Shirley of Dieterich, Illinois, who passed away on March 30, 2026, at the age of 78, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of George Edward Shirley to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Clifford Shirley and Frankie Shirley; and his siblings, Twila Brown and Kelly Shirley. He is survived by: his wife Mary Kathryn; his children, Karla (Margie), Melody (Tad), Karol (Johnny), Aaron (Dee Dee) and Miranda (Tyler); his grandchildren, Jonathan, Jessica, Heather, Jordan, Ian, Nathan, Ruthie, Sarah and Caden; and his siblings, Gail Leturno and Dale Shirley. He is also survived by 8 Great Grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in George's name to Christ's Church of Effingham, Illinois or the Pancreatic Cancer Foundation.
