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Obituary

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Shirley Vaughn, who entered eternal rest on January 2, 2025. Born February 28, 1943, Shirley was a remarkable woman, whose life was a vivid tapestry of love, strength, and resilience.

Her greatest accomplishment, in her eyes, was raising her seven children. A proud and loving mother, she leaves behind a remarkable legacy in her daughter, Kim and her 6 sons, Mike, Joe, John, Raymond, Davey, and Danny. …

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Thank you so much to everyone visiting this page. We will miss Shirley tremendously and would love to have you share your favorite memories of her on this website.

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Shirley requested a small private service with family. We all miss her dearly and would love to have you share a memory.

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What was Shirley's favorite color?
Purple
Purple
Purple
What were Shirley's favorite vacation spots?
Utah
Utah
Utah
What were Shirley's favorite performances to watch?
Singing in church
Singing in church
Singing in church
What were Shirley's favorite games to play?
Cards
Cards
Cards

Timeline

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Born

1943
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Had a great-grandchild, Joe Lata

2015
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Passed away

January 2nd, 2025
Downers Grove, IL

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Method of disposition

Cremation

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