Shirley Montieth Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Shirley Montieth (Sterling, Illinois), who passed away on May 5, 2026 at the age of 91. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Shirley Montieth to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let her loved ones carry forward the torch of her memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of her love and the brilliance of her spirit. Though Shirley may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, her essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Virnich and Frances Marie Virnich (Jones); her husband Albert Montieth; and her brothers, Jesse, Jim, John Virnich and Bradley Ferris.
She is survived by: her daughters, Karen Dykhuizen (Dave) of Rockford and Kathy Montieth of Sterling; her grandchildren, Mike (Arin) and Melissa (Brent); her great grandchild Hailee; and her sister Mildred Kay Reyes. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
