Shirley Wonders

Shirley M. Wonders

Age 95 of Lake Zurich and formerly of Wilmington, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2016 at Silverado Memory Care in Lake Zurich.

Born February 6, 1921 in Morris, Shirley Mae was a daughter of the late Carl John and Martha G. (Busaytis) Onsen. She was raised and educated in Gardner and graduated from Gardner-South Wilmington High School with the Class of 1938. Shirley was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Wilmington, the Dorcas Chapter #5 Order of the Eastern Star in Manteno and the Chapter GK, P.E.O. (Philanthropic Educational Organization) of Wilmington. She greatly enjoyed traveling and cherished trips to Egypt, Europe, Scandinavia and cruising to Alaska.

Survivors include her son Dale A. (Tina) Wonders of Lake Zurich, two grandchildren: Brian Wonders and Stephanie Wonders; step-son Warren Wonders of Joliet and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; husband Alvin (1972); sisters: Doris Lowy and Marjorie Schultz; brothers: Dean Onsen and Dale Onsen, and her step-daughter Karren Wonders.

Visitation and video tribute will be held on Thursday, July 14, 2016 between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at Baskerville Funeral Home, 700 East Kahler Road in Wilmington. Graveside services and burial will be held privately with the family in Oakwood Cemetery, Wilmington. Reverend Thomas Kingery from the First United Methodist Church in Wilmington will officiate.

Preferred memorials may be made as gifts in Shirley’s memory to The First United Methodist Church of Wilmington, Kuzma Care Cottage or The Alzheimer’s Association.

Family and friends may sign the guest book, upload photographs or share Shirley’s memorial page by logging onto: www.BaskervilleFuneral.com

Funeral services and arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Baskerville Funeral Home in Wilmington. (815-476-2181)