Vern Neil Shelton Obituary
The memory of Vern Neil Shelton of Bloomington, Illinois, who passed away on December 30, 2024 at the age of 85, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Vern Neil had on those he encountered along his journey. Though Vern Neil may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, his essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Carl William and Margaret Francis Salter Shelton; his wife Joan Carolyn Caho; his daughters, Michelle Kaywood of Heyworth, IL and Kathleen Tyrala (Roman) of Metamora, IL; his grandchildren, Cruz Kaywood, Tommy and Grant Tyrala; and his sister Phyllis Fogel (Ron) of Lombard, IL..
Visitation was held on Saturday, January 4th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Calvert & Metzler Memorial (1115 E Washington St, Bloomington, IL 61701). A funeral service was held on Saturday, January 4th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Central Illinois.
