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Shirley Ledwell Obituary

Ledwell, Shirley (nee Frye), May 22nd 2008, Age 76. Late of Flossmoor, Formerly of Homewood, beloved wife of Rev. Joseph T. Ledwell, dear mother of Stephanie (Joseph) Carrero of Richton Park and Kimberly (Thomas) Sifner of Flossmoor, cherished grandmother of Joseph R.Carrero III, Jordan L. Carrero, Justin T. Carrero, Nicole (Gabe) Velasquez, Adam J. Sifner and Steven T. Sifner. Resting at the Flossmoor Community Church, Hutchison Road and Carroll Parkway, Flossmoor, IL 60422, Thursday, May 29th from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Interment Private. Memorial Service Sunday, June 1st, 7:00 p.m. at Flossmoor Community Church. Memorials to the Illinois St. Andrews Society Scottish Home, 2800 DesPlaines Ave., North Riverside, IL 60546 would be appreciated. 708-798-5300.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 25, 2008.

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R. Schimian

June 3, 2008

Joe,
You and your family are all in our prayers and have our deepest sympathy. We pray that the Supreme Architect of this Universe grant you peace and strength during this time.

Ron Schimian & Barb Nelson
Brian, Lana, Joseph and Sydney Schimian

Julie Ann Evert

May 30, 2008

Dear Joe,
Words cannot express these heartfelt feelings that go out to you and your family at this time of loss. May the memories of your journey together help ease the pain and bring you comfort and peace. I wish I could be there with you to share your tears and as a comforting shoulder to lean on. My deepest sympathies to you and your family. Love always,

The Traheys

May 29, 2008

We shall always remember the "Good Shirley" as a kind and caring lady. May she sleep with the angels for all eternity

Pat Herbert

May 28, 2008

You have my deepest sympathy and prayers for ever.

Take care of yourself now, for Shirley is with Our Father Now.

Donald, Phyllis, Leroy Hudson

May 28, 2008

Even thought we were separated by physical miles, we look forward to joining together one day. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Greg Meyer

May 28, 2008

Joe
Our deepest symapthies on the passing of your wife. May God give you the strength to get through this troubling time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Greg and Peggy Meyer

Carl and Nancy (Nielsen) Szajkovics

May 26, 2008

Our deepest sympathies go to the family of Shirley Ledwell.
We know that she is looking down on us and looking over our church family.
We will keep you in our prayers and in our hearts.

Karen Priewe

May 26, 2008

Rev. Joe Ledwell,

Please accept my deepest sympathy on the passing of your dear wife. You have been there for countless people through many years and now it's my prayer that God will sustain you and your family during these days- I know He will give you the strength to go on and keep you in the palm of His tender loving hands.

In our Saviour's love,
Karen Priewe

Nikki Velasquez

May 25, 2008

Grandma,
You will always be with us in spirit, and I am comforted to know that you are at home with God. Thank you for always seeing me as your own, and not as a "step". Please know that I saw you the same way. You will always be in my heart.

With much love until we meet again,
Nikki

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