Shirley Jean Berg

Shirley Jean Berg age 95 passed away Thanksgiving Day,

Thursday, November 28, 2024 at 9:40 am at the home of

her daughter’s in Griggsville, IL as she went peacefully with

the Lord.

She was born in White Hall, IL on April 19, 1929 to William and

Carrie Cryder Schroeder. She was the oldest of eight children.

After graduating from High School in White Hall she married

Gerald W. Berg on February 21, 1948. Her loving husband

proceded her in death on March 8, 2009; just two weeks after

they celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary.

Shirley and her husband, Gerald, started out their lives together

living on a farm in Hillview, IL. Later they moved to Jacksonville, IL,

then Carlinville, IL, and finally ended their journey in Virden, IL where

she has lived for over 40 years.

In the beginning of her married life she was a stay at home mom but

later on she was employed by Harmon’s IGA for several years and then

eventually worked for the Department of Revenue in Springfield,IL

where she retired from in 1989.

Shirley was a very faithful member of Grace Southern Baptist Church in

Virden being one of the older members. She loved her church family and

found much comfort in sharing her faith with them.

She was a long time member of the Do-More Unit of HCE in Virden.

Shirley very much enjoyed the outdoors which included gardening and

camping in Branson, MO. She also loved watching ILLINI Basketball and

spending time with her family which meant everything to her.

She was a very loving and giving individual who spread sunshine to

everyone who knew her, touching many lives over her years here on earth.

She was a very precious person who will be missed deeply by any and all

who knew her.

Survivors include one daughter Deborah (Fred) Lambeth of Griggsville, IL

and one son Steven (Inez) Berg of Springfield, IL, two granddaughters

Dr. Abra (Ryan) Fant of Chicago and Savannah (Paul) Skonberg of Springfield, IL,

two brothers David (Karen) Schroeder of Jerseyville, IL, Gary Schroeder of

Florida, and two sister-in-laws, Rosie Schroeder and Patsy McClenning, two

brother-in-laws, Weldon Cooper, and James Michael Camerer, as well as many

nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, five sisters, Dorcas Retzer, Janice

Sue Staats Wyatt, Edith Cooper, Carol McEvers, Dorothy Camerer and one

brother William Billy Schroeder, three brother-in-laws and one sister-in-law.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 5th at Grace Southern Baptist

Church, Virden, IL with visitation from 9:00-11:00 am and funeral at 11:00.

Burial will be in the Virden Cemetery following the services. Memorials may

be made to the Grace Southern Baptist Church or to Wounded Warriors Project.

Condolences may be left online at www.airsmancalvert.com