Shirley E. Drummond

1939-2023

Shirley E. Drummond, 84, Rockford, Ill. passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Aug. 9, 1939, in Dickeyville, the daughter of Clifford L. and Mary L. (Christian) Gile. Shirley married Grant Drummond on Aug. 8, 1959, in Rockford. She was a member at Holy Family Catholic Church and worked at Bloom Elementary School and Eisenhower Middle School in the cafeteria making lunches for students.

Survivors include her husband of 64 years, Grant; her children, Steve (Cindy) Drummond of Loves Park, Ill., Lisa (Roger) Jones of Rockford, Ill., Diane (Harold) Goellner of Poplar Grove, Ill., and Mike (Missy) Drummond of Denver, Colo.; her grandchildren, Sean Rankin, Danielle (Justin) Petzold, Austen (Lindsey) Jones, Connor (Kenzie Feen) Jones, and Jake Drummond; her great-grandchildren, Jonas Petzold, Santi Petzold, and Olivia Jones; her brother, John (Renie) Gile, of Rockford, Ill.; her sisters, Patricia (Ray) Bartz of Burlington, and Donna (Larry) Paladino of Rockford, Ill.; and many nieces and nephews.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, and brother, Joe Gile.

A funeral Mass was held on Dec. 27, 2023, at 11 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 4401 Highcrest Road, Rockford, IL 61107.

A visitation took place at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. A private burial followed.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to OSF Hospice or Tower to Tunnels Foundation. To express condolences online, please visit www.fitzgeraldfh. com.

Paid Obituary 146562