Born January 3, 1921 in Crystal Lake, she was the daughter of Harry C. and Elizabeth (Williams) Shales. She was married on December 15, 1945 to Donald B. Roberts of Stafford Springs, Connecticut. He was a World War II veteran having served in Europe. She was a lifelong member of the First United Methodist Church of Crystal Lake, a member of United Methodist Women, Dorcas Circle, and various small groups within the church. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star since 1940 and was Worthy Matron of Nunda Chapter #293 in 1946.
After graduating from Crystal Lake Community High School in 1938 she worked several years in the office of the National Yeast Corporation. After years of raising a family she worked 16 ½ years at the Home State Bank of Crystal Lake until her retirement. Her love of music was with her always. Her piano was never silent. Traveling was also a large part of her life after retirement.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald; her parents, Harry and Elizabeth Shales; her sister, Harriet Hanson; two brothers, Leslie and Sterling Shales; along with several nieces, a nephew, and several cousins.
Surviving are three sons, John (Carolyn) Roberts of Arlington Heights, Ronald (Melanie) Roberts of Metropolis, and Mark (Jean) Roberts of Cary; six grandchildren, Peter (Madeleine) Roberts of Chicago, Adam (Melisa) Roberts of Palatine, Joel (Lee Ann) Roberts of Benton, KY, Susan (Reuben) McNeill of Paducah, KY, Andrew Roberts of Cary, and Amy Roberts of Appleton, WI; and seven great-grandchildren.
Her love of family was unending. She was a loving mother and family leader and will be missed by all.
Visitation will be from 10am followed by a funeral service at 11am on Friday, September 14 at the First Church of Crystal Lake, 236 W Crystal Lake Ave, Crystal Lake. Interment will be in Crystal Lake Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made to the First Church of Crystal Lake.
Online condolences may be made at www.querhammerandflagg.com.
