Shirley J. Kolbus Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Shirley J. Kolbus of Mattoon, Illinois, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Shirley left this world on September 2, 2025 at the age of 87, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Shirley J. Kolbus to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William Ferdinand and Edna Alice Fentress (Carter); her husband Ralph Lowell Kolbus; her sister Edith Lancaster; and her brothers-in-law, Bernie Lancaster and Leonard Homann.
She is survived by: her daughters, Katherine L. Garrison of Mattoon, IL and Patricia L. Hastings (Glen Fish) of Payson, IL; her grandchildren, Courtney M. Martin (Michael A.) of Mattoon, IL, Heather S. Downs (Benjamin) of Cottonwood, AZ, Kristen M. Nale of Placerville, CA and April R. Newlander (Nate Chevalier) of Garberville, CA; her great grandchildren, Christopher Martin of Mattoon, IL, Nicholas Martin of Mattoon, IL, Caroline Martin of Mattoon, IL, Harrison J. Downs of Cottonwood, AZ, Abigail E. Downs of Cottonwood, AZ, Lilium M. Chevalier of Garberville, CA, Logan M. Chevalier of Garberville, CA and Kaden LeBlanc (Natalie) of Morse, LA; her great great grandchildren, Ryker J. LeBlanc of Morse, LA and Harper E. LeBlanc of Morse, LA; and her sisters, Brenda Baker (Michael) of Rehobath Beach, DE and Janet Homann of Mattoon, IL. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
