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1936
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2025
Shirley Jackley Obituary
Born: August 28, 1936
Died: July 18, 2025
Shirley A. Jackley, 88 of Sterling died Friday July18, 2025 at Rock River Hospice & Home.
She was born on August 28, 1936 in Morrison the daughter of Mervin and Carrie (Zentz) Argraves and attended Sterling schools. She married Melvin Jackley on March 29, 1957 and dedicated herself to raising her four sons. Shirley had also worked as a cook for several years at Rocket Lanes in Rock Falls. She was an avid bowler having attended many Illinois state and National bowling tournaments. She enjoyed many years of vacation trips together.
Survivors include her husband, Melvin; sons: Jay Jackley and Gary Lee (Jill) Jackley both of Sterling and Kenny Jackley of Lakeland, FL; four grandchildren: Brandon (Misty) Jackley, Heather Olalde, Richard Jackley and Justin (Amanda) Hinrichs; six great grandchildren; sisters: Judy Argraves and Kathryn Riley both of Rock Falls, Denise (Steve) McPherson of Sterling; brothers: Richard (Dot) Argraves of Decatur, TX, Edward Argraves of Belle, FL, and Dennis Argraves of WV.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her son Donald Jackley; her sisters: Sandra Huffman and Barbara Frump; and her brother Keith Argraves.
A gathering of friends and family will take place on Thursday July 24, 2025 from 10 – 11 AM at Harvest Time Bible Church Fellowship Building. The memorial services will follow at 11 AM with the Reverend Dalmus Meeks officiating. Arrangements entrusted to McDonald Funeral Home & Crematory
Memorials may be made in her memory to Rock River Hospice & Home.
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Butter
July 22, 2025
She was a second Mom to many of us who were not her boys and I was one.
Butter
Karen & Tim Peterson
July 22, 2025
So sorry for your loss to the family!
Sending condolences
I´m married to Tim Peterson and I was blessed to have met her twice on my visits to Illinois.
She was such a very polite Lady to me, very sweet , and a joy to be around.
R.I.P. Shirley
Cindy Kirkpatrick
July 22, 2025
My sincere condolences to your family during this sorrowful time. Although we had not seen or communicated with each other in some time, I always enjoyed our visits when you and Mel pwould come to Florida in the winter. RIP Shirley.
Art Belasky
July 21, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Julie Schmale
July 21, 2025
If you could hear me, this is what I'd say: It was always good seeing you, Shirley, and I will miss the reminiscing you would do about my mom and grandma Esther. The last time we had texted you said not to worry, you were to ornery to die, so I guess this means you softened up a bit. Keep smiling! We can continue the conversation later =)
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