Shirley Thurman's obituary , Passed away on April 16, 2025 in Canton, Illinois

Shirley Thurman

March 17, 1939 - April 16, 2025 (86 years old)

Canton, Illinois

Shirley Thurman's obituary , Passed away on April 16, 2025 in Canton, Illinois

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Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory

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Shirley Thurman

March 17, 1939 - April 16, 2025 (86 years old)

Canton, Illinois

Shirley Thurman Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Shirley Thurman of Canton, Illinois, whose life came to an end on April 16, 2025 at the age of 86, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Ruel Crouse and Elizabeth Crouse (Williams); her husband Chester E. "Chet" Thurman; and her siblings, James, Robert, Ruel, Virgil, William Crouse and Mary Reeder.

She is survived by: her children, Michael Thurman of Farmington and Barb Long (Mark) of Canton; her grandchildren, Jason Thurman (Brooke), Nicholas Stanley and April Allen (Joe); and her siblings, Ron Crouse (Nancy) of Fairview, Kenny Crouse (Maureen) of Alabama, Carroll Crouse (Joyce) of Macomb and Patricia Wood (Crouse) of Alabama. She is also survived by fourteen great-grandchildren, and eleven great-great-grandchildren.

Memorials can be made to the Norris United Methodist Church. Keep Shirley 's legacy alive by donating to a charity in need.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory



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