Shirley A Menk

Shirley A. Menk 95, of Somonauk, IL passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at Alden of Waterford in Aurora, IL. She was born December 29, 1925 in Ottawa, IL the daughter of John and Tomine (Torkelson) Pederson. She married August T. Menk on August 24, 1946 at St. Petrie Lutheran Church in Baker, IL. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Somonauk, IL. She worked for many years at CTS Knights in Sandwich where she made many friends. Shirley enjoyed her life on the farm, watching the ducks and chickens which she raised for many years. Shirley and Augie enjoyed traveling, including to Norway, and after August’s passing she enjoyed traveling with the Golden Pacers from the Farmers State Bank of Somonauk. She was a die-hard Bulls Fan. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family.
She is survived by two daughters; Diane Menk and Linda (Dan) Meyer both of Somonauk, IL; one son, Jon Menk of Salesville, AR; four grandchildren, Brad Meyer and Bryan Meyer both of Somonauk, IL, Elin Frietsch of Whitehall, MI, and Michael Menk of Bergen, Norway; five great grandchildren, Benjamin and Julian Menk, Anna, Elizabeth, and August Frietsch; and one niece Laura Caupert.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, August; two brothers, Art and Jeff Pederson; and one niece, Barbara “Jippy” Diab.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, March 29, 2021 at Turner-Eighner Funeral Home in Somonauk, IL, with Pastor Chris Schoon officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Ridge Cemetery in Sandwich, IL. Visitation will be on Monday, March 29, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home in Somonauk. Memorials may be directed to St. John’s Lutheran Church in Somonauk, The Olmstead Memorial Museum in Somonauk or Open-Door Rehabilitation Center in Sandwich. For more information or to sign the online guest book go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com

Turner-Eighner Funeral Home
13160 Rt 34 W ~ P O Box 404
Somonauk, IL 60552
(815) 498-2363