Obituary of Shirley March

Shirley March (nee Lanick) Age 82, late of Crest Hill and formerly of Joliet, passed away peacefully, Saturday, December 17, 2011 at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved mother of Gail (Robert) Butcher of Orland Park, Carol (Michael) Bialon of Plainfield, and Janice (John) Slawinski of Plainfield; dearest grandmother of Beth Butcher, Brian (Amy) Butcher, Robbie Butcher, Amy (Eric) Jensen, Adam Bialon, and Nicholas, Alyse and Julia Slawinski; dear great-grandmother of Andrew, Matthew and Luke Jensen; fond sister of Lorraine (late Bill) Klann of Park Ridge; and many nieces and nephews.. Preceded by her husband of 50 years, Stanley C. March (May 8, 2000) and her parents, Joseph and Irene Lanick. Shirley was a devoted wife and a caring and loving mother who will be fondly remembered always by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Shirley March will be Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at 9:45 a.m. from the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds, Joliet, IL 60431 to St. Mary Immaculate Catholic Church, Plainfield for Mass at 10:30 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Justice. Memorials to the Alzheimer's Association would be appreciated. Visitation Tuesday, from 3-8 p.m. at the funeral home.