Shirley McArthur's obituary , Passed away on May 17, 2026 in Witt, Illinois

Shirley McArthur

October 25, 1940 - May 17, 2026 (85 years old)

Witt, Illinois

Shirley McArthur's obituary , Passed away on May 17, 2026 in Witt, Illinois

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Stiehl-Dawson Funeral Homes

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Shirley McArthur

October 25, 1940 - May 17, 2026 (85 years old)

Witt, Illinois

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Shirley McArthur Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Shirley McArthur of Witt, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 85, on May 17, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Gerald Shattuck and Leila Holmes Shattuck; her husband John Dwight McArthur; her close friend Wayne Lynch; her grandson Jonathan; her great grandchild Allie Faye McCaslin; and her siblings, Beverly Allen, Gloria Zeleski, Lowell, Lester and Lloyd Shattuck.

She is survived by: her children, Sonia Hodson (Troy Shurtz) of Witt, Monica Florence of Witt, Greta Akers (Dorman) of Witt, John McArthur of Witt and Kimberly McCarty (Aaron) of Irving; her grandchildren, Evalyn, Nicole, Danielle, Megan, Ashley, Brian, Chelsy, Danyel, Dane, Justin, Makenzie, Zayne, Abigail, Samantha, Trevor, Brook, Leslie and Griffen; her sister Sandra Flewelling of North Carolina; and her sister-in-law Kathy Lorton of Witt. She is also survived by 35 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to the Montgomery County Cancer Association or the Christian Church of Witt.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Stiehl-Dawson Funeral Homes



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Visitation

Stiehl-Dawson Funeral Home- Nokomis
200 E State St, Nokomis, IL 62075

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May 20

Funeral service

Stiehl-Dawson Funeral Home- Nokomis
200 E State St, Nokomis, IL 62075

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May 20

Burial

Witt Cemetery
16386 Witt Trail, Witt, IL 62094

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