Shirley Arlene Pitzer
March 10, 1935 - January 7, 2018
Shirley A. Pitzer, age 82, of Amboy, died Sunday, January 7, 2018, at Mendota Lutheran Home, surrounded by her family. She was born March 10, 1935, in Amboy, the daughter of Marvin and Beulah (Conderman) Miller. Shirley was a Teacher's Aid for Amboy CUSD #272, and had also worked at the Credit Bureau in Dixon prior to her retirement. She made draperies for Kline's Dept Store in Dixon and upholstered furniture, as well as baking and decorating cakes. She was a member of United First Church in Amboy, and was the Secretary for Prairie Repose Cemetery Board. Shirley married Charles Pitzer at United Methodist Church in Amboy on May 1, 1955. He preceded her in death April 2, 2010. Survivors include her 4 children Christine Pitzer of Pekin, IN, Dr. Laurine (Jeff) Pitzer-Hanson, Neal (Patt) Pitzer, and Sarah Feith all of Amboy; 1 granddaughter MaKayla Feith; 2 step-grandchildren Tracy (John) Simpson of Lee Center and Jamie (Cory) Johnson of Rock Falls; 8 step-great grandchildren; 1 brother Wendell "Skip" (Doris) Miller of Amboy. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 11, 2018, at 11:00 AM in Mihm-Jones Funeral Home in Amboy with Kent Terry, Chaplain at Mendota Lutheran Home, officiating. Cremation will follow with burial of cremains at a later date in Prairie Repose Cemetery in Amboy. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 10, from 4:00 until 7:00 PM in the funeral home. A memorial has been established to Mendota Area Senior Services and Prairie Repose Cemetery.
Shirley A. Pitzer, age 82, of Amboy, died Sunday, January 7, 2018, at Mendota Lutheran Home, surrounded by her family. She was born March 10, 1935, in Amboy, the daughter of Marvin and Beulah (Conderman) Miller. Shirley was a Teacher's Aid... View Obituary & Service Information