Shirley J. Burns

April 3, 1940 - July 23, 2018

Shirley J. Burns (nee Peterson), 78 of Woodstock, passed away Monday morning July 23, 2018 surrounded by her family at Centegra Medical Center, McHenry. She was born on April 3, 1940 in Belvidere IL, the daughter of the late Roy and Luella (nee Behnke) Peterson. On August 19, 1961 at St. John’s Lutheran Church Union, IL she married the late Robert L. Burns who passed away Nov. 1, 2017. They enjoyed 56 years of marriage, many vacations to Long Lake Wisconsin and camping trips with their children through those years. Shirley was employed by Transamerica Title and Tax in Woodstock for 10 years and was an Avon Sales Consultant as well. Everyone who knew Shirley knows what an avid Cubs fan she was. She was a season ticket holder at Wrigley Field for many years, loved going to the games, and tried to never miss a game on TV. Shirley is survived by her two children Robin (Tim) Sgutt and Todd (Diana) Burns; two grandchildren: Catherine and Hailey Sgutt; grandson, Michael Paul, and her great grandson Leighton Paul. She was also preceded in death by her sisters- in-law: Roberta and Ruby, and her granddaughter-in-law, Pamela Paul. The funeral service will be at 11:00 am Thursday July 26, 2018 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 6821 Main St. Union, IL 60180. Visitation will be held from 9 am Thursday until the time of service at the church. Interment will be in Union Cemetery.