Shirley M. Lalicker's Obituary
Shirley Mae Lalicker, age 87, of DeSoto, IL, formerly of Pinckneyville, IL, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023 at 9:45 a.m., in Fairview Health Care and Rehabilitation, DuQuoin, IL.
Shirley was born on November 4, 1935 at home in Lewiston, IL, a daughter to Charles Sheldon and Georgia Berniece (Irwin) Shaw. On December 3, 1954, she married Delbert "Bud" Lalicker in Ipava, IL and he preceded her in death on March 17, 2009. She was a homemaker, co-owner of Movie Time Video, worked in retail, and had attained a CNA certification from Rend Lake College. Shirley was of the Protestant faith and a member of Eastern Star. She enjoyed gardening, caring for her pets, traveling, and painting beautiful artwork, and she especially loved spending time with her family.
Survivors include a son, Mike (Kathy) Lalicker of Pinckneyville, IL; two daughters, Debbie (Don) Bytnar of Cambria, IL, and Diane (Denny) Giacomo, Perryville, MO; two brothers, Gerald (Addie) Shaw and Keith (Charlene) Shaw; thirteen grandchildren; twenty-nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and one grandson, Donald Bytnar, Jr.
Graveside services will be at Mueller Hill Cemetery, Pinckneyville, IL on Friday, February 24, 2023 at 11:00 a.m., with Pastor James Clardy officiating.
Visitation will be at Mueller Hill Cemetery, Pinckneyville, IL on Friday from 10:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
Memorial donations may be made to Perry County Humane Society.
Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL has been entrusted with arrangements.
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