Shirley Anne Scheller Obituary
We are sad to announce that on December 9, 2025, at the age of 89, Shirley Anne Scheller of Geneva, Illinois, born in Dubuque, Iowa passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Thomas and Frances; her siblings, Andrew McGrath, Sharon, John Koch, Ann McGrath, Judy, Ambrose Scheller, Janet Scattarelli, Katie Remakel and Katianne Lierman; and her goddaughter Lynn Scheller.
She is survived by: her husband Merlin A. Scheller; her grandchildren, Mariah Picarsic (Ron), Meghan Buchanan (Ryan), Liam Rettenmeier, Mallory Rettenmeier (Jeffrey Robson) and Timothy Scheller; her great grandchildren, Meredith, Elliot, Isaac Buchanan, Reese and Ryder Picarsic; her siblings, Lloyd McGrath, Rosemary Remakel (Tom) and Mary Sue Leifker (Dave); and her goddaughters, Teri Becker, Angela Hatch, Kimberly Leifker and Lynn Gerardy. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and many other extended family members and friends.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 14th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Dunn Family Funeral Home (1801 Douglas Rd, Oswego, IL 60543). A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, December 15th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church (620 Fifth St, Aurora, IL 60505). A burial will be held on Tuesday, December 16th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery (1111 Davis St, Dubuque, IA 52001).
Donations can be made in her name to Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church.
