Shirley E. Borop, 71, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away Thursday afternoon, 7/29/2021, surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 7, 1949 in Morrison, IL, the daughter of Renzie and Iva (Tichler) Buikema. Shirley married her sweetheart, Douglas Borop on June 16, 1973 in Morrison, IL. Shirley was the owner of A-Team Cleaning and worked many other various jobs throughout the years. She was a former member of Ebenezer Reform Church in Morrison. Shirley had a cake baking business and ran a daycare out of her home in her younger years. She enjoyed sewing and crafting. Shirley was an avid reader. Shirley was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and she will truly be missed.
Shirley is survived by her husband, Douglas; children, Mark Borop and Kathy (Daniel) Helsinger; granddaughters, Abigail and Michela Helsinger; siblings, Allen Buikema and Beth (Steve) Wroble; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, and sisters Esther and Janice.
A visitation will be held from 1:00-2:00 p.m., Friday, August 6, 2021 at Sunset Funeral Home, 8800 N. Alpine Rd, Machesney Park, IL 61115 with a memorial service to begin at 2:00 p.m. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. To share a condolence, please visit www.Sunsetfhmemgardens.com.
