Mary Lou Shanahan Owen Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Mary Lou Shanahan Owen of Springfield, Illinois, born in Jacksonville, Illinois, who passed away on January 12, 2024 at the age of 79. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mary Lou Shanahan Owen to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her husband John Richard Owen; and her brother Jerry Shanahan. She is survived by: her nieces, Kate Shanahan (Jeremy Schofield), Kelsey Shanahan (Devon Joyner), Kacy Wallsmith (Matt) and Audrey Burnett; her great-nephews, Adler Wallsmith and Holder Owen Wallsmith; her great-niece Amie Burnett; and her sister-in-law Sue Shanahan.

Memorials are suggested to Routt Catholic High School or the Church of Our Saviour.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Airsman-Hires Funeral Home

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Jan 18

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1405 Lincoln Ave, Jacksonville, IL 62650

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Jan 18

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Jan 19

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