Shirley Lou Segretario Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Shirley Lou Segretario, age 77, of Marion, IL passed away at 7:30 a.m. on Friday, October 5, 2012, in Angel Acres Care Center of Marion, IL. She was born in Trilla, IL on Friday, July 19, 1935, the daughter of Edgar and Viola Berdina (Brown) Griffith. Shirley was united in marriage to Augustine Joseph “Joe” Segretario on Saturday, April 7, 1951, in Murphysboro, IL and together they have shared over sixty-one years of marriage. She began her working career working at Sangamo Electric for several years. She later worked at the Marion Veterans Hospital and later for Norge/Maytag of Herrin, IL as an assembly machinist. Shirley was of the Christian faith. She was a life member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Heyde-Pillow Post No. 1301 of Marion, LeRoy A. Chapter No. 350 Order of the Eastern Star of Marion and the Machinist Union of Herrin, IL. In her spare time she enjoyed reading, working word puzzles, gardening and was a great cook. She also enjoyed spending time with her family and many friends. The memories that have been created will now be cherished by those she leaves behind. She is survived by her husband, Joe Segretario of Marion, IL; two daughters, Joni Emmerson of Paducah, KY and Lisa Niggeman of Marion, IL; son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Barbara Segretario of Marion, IL, fifteen grandchildren, twenty-two great grandchildren; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Marietta Chalupsky of Cedar Rapids, IA, Margaret and Paul Mocaby of Marion, IL and Lorna and Jim Zemar of Shorewood, IL; brother and sister-in-law, Eddie Joe and Dee Griffith of Herrin, IL; sister-in-law, Rosalie Stubblefield of Freeman Spur, IL,a host of nieces and nephews, other extended family and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Tony Segretario on December 5, 1982 and an infant brother, David Griffith. Arrangements for Shirley Lou Segretario were entrusted to Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 N. Court St., Marion, IL. The time of the visitation was from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 7th at the funeral home. During the time of visitation a “Reflection of Life” DVD Memorial Tribute featuring special people, places and events of Shirley’s life was presented to the family and friends. The funeral service was at 11:00 a.m., on Monday, October 8, 2012, in Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home of Marion, with Monsignor Ken Schaefer presiding. The prelude and postlude musical selections were presented by pianist, Doris Anderson. The service began with bag piper, Paul Thompson presenting the selection “Going Home”. Special vocal musical selection presented was “Ava Maria” by Vincent Segretario being accompanied by pianist, Doris Anderson. Special recorded vocal selections presented were, “Jesus Loves Me” by Whitney Houston, “A Song for Momma” by Boys II Men & “Forever and Ever, Amen” by Randy Travis. Interment followed in Rose Hill Cemetery of Marion. Pallbearers were Anthony Segretario, Cole Niggeman, Tyson Segretario, Vincent Segretario, Justin Emmerson and Eric Collins. The service concluded at the cemetery with Paul Thompson piping “Badge of Scotland” and “Amazing Grace”. After the committal service at the cemetery the family and friends gathered at the VFW of Marion, for continued time of fellowship and a meal. For those who preferred, memorial contributions were made to either “The Alzheimer’s Association” or “Hospice of Southern Illinois” and mailed in care of Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, P.O. Box 370, Marion, IL 62959. Memorial envelopes were available at the funeral home. For additional information please contact the funeral home by calling 618-993-2131.

Shirley Lou Segretario

July 19, 1935 - October 5, 2012