Shirley J. Young, 74, of Rochelle, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at her home.
She was born on Feb. 12, 1935 in Rochelle, to John C. And Rosa (Brauer) Stein. Shirley
married Robert Lewis Young on May 20, 1956 in Rochelle. She was a member of the
First Presbyterian Church, life member of the VFW Auxiliary and was previously employed
as a secretary for DelMonte Corp. Preceding her in death were her parents; a brother: Robert;
2 sisters: Rogene Schade and Pauline O'Brien.
Survivors include her husband Bob of Rochelle; 3 sons: Brad Young, Jeff Young and
Greg (Susan) Young all of Rochelle; 2 daughters: Lori (Ron) Peterson of Malta and
Cheryl (Alan) Alliston of Rochelle; brother: Duane (Linda) Stein of Rochelle; 3 sisters:
Mary Lou (Paul) Henry of Rochelle, Joyce (Don) Gilbert of Kingwood, TX and
Lois Binz of Rochelle; Grandchildren: Noah and Eric Young, Katelynn, Kersta, Teigan and Me?Lisa Young and Quinn and Cody Peterson.
Memorial Services will be held at First Presbyterian Church on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2009
at 11:00 AM with Rev. Dr. John Hamilton. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 am on Saturday prior to the service at the church. Cremation rites were arranged by Unger-Horner Funeral Home in Rochelle. Memorials to Ogle County Hospice or First Presbyterian Church.