Shirley J. Bandy

Shirley J. Bandy, 74, of Trenton, IL, passed away, Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at her home.

Shirley was born December 30, 1946, to Leto and Tillie (nee Schultz) Iberg in Alton, IL. On August 17, 1968, she married Michael Bandy in Alton.

Shirley worked in several sectors throughout her life, from working in the bakery at the original Kroger store, to Tru-Buy, to being a factory worker for Artex International, to working at Olin Corp.  She spent many years serving as a Foster Parent, showing her love of and to children through the years.  She was actively involved with the Senior Citizens Center at the Weinheimer Bldg., while also enjoying art, puzzles, sewing, gardening, and baking.  Her favorite times were those spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Leto and Tillie Iberg; brothers, Herbert, Edward (Elaine), Donald, and Leslie Iberg; sisters, Marcella Iberg, Wilma (Jim) Bizaillion, Betty (Rudy)) Sowders, and Rose Ann Opper.

She is survived by her husband, Mike Bandy, Trenton, IL; daughters, Rose Marie (Billy Joe) Davis, Pocahontas, IL and Kristine Renee (Gary) Gilomen, Highland, IL; grandchildren, Jessica (Tim) Warnecke, Eric Gilomen, Tory Davis, Sabrina (Mycala) Feldman; great-grandchildren, Trevor and Jemma Warnecke; sisters-in-law, Donna Laster and Charlene Bandy, nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

Graveside Service and Interment: Friday, July 16, 2021, 2:00 PM, Smith Grove Cemetery, Greenville, IL.

Officiating: Vincent Opper

Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL.