Shirley Ann Conklen Obituary
We bid farewell to Shirley Ann Conklen of Sterling, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on October 28, 2025 at the age of 78. Shirley Ann touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Shirley Ann Conklen to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her father Herman Michels (Gesine); her daughter Kathy Ann Conklen; and her siblings, Fred Michels, Herman Michels, Johann Michels, Mary Michels and Arlene Adams.
She is survived by: her husband Keith Conklen; her children, Karen Longanecker (Marshal), Keith Conklen Jr. (Stacey) and Kevin Conklen (Rhonda); her sister Wendy Zimmerman; her grandchildren, Katie Decker (Richard), Kelcie Wilkens (Logan), Kalie Conklen (Sam Bonilla), Amanda Conklen, Kolten Conklen and Konner Conklen (Anna Meltzer); and her great grandchildren, Easton Decker, Calan Decker, Lucas Wilkens, Laura Wilkens and Amara Bonilla.
A memorial has been established to New Life Lutheran Church.
