Mary Louise Shakespeare Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Mary Louise Shakespeare (Rockton, Illinois), born in Des Plaines, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 92, on March 23, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
In the vast expanse of eternity, may Mary Louise find peace everlasting, cradled in the gentle embrace of the universe. And as we stand on the shores of remembrance, may her legacy inspire us to live each day with purpose, passion, and profound gratitude for the gift of life itself.
She was predeceased by: her husband Stuart Shakespeare; and her daughter Jill Hicklin. She is survived by: her children, Beth Peterson (Larry), Susie Potter (Ken) and Lee Shakespeare (Carrie); her siblings, Elaine Woodall and Lee Vavrinek (Nancy); and her nephew Bruce Muench. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; 1 great-great granddaughter.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, May 18th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Rockton United Methodist Church (102 W Chapel St, Rockton, IL 61072).
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First United Methodist Church, 668 Graceland Ave. Des Plaines, IL 60016 or to Rockton United Methodist Church, 102 W. Chapel St., Rockton, IL 61072 .
