

Loving wife (of 75 years) to the late Edwin "Dido" Sobotka.
Mom of Mike, Sandy (Jon) Runge, Karen Jo (Steve) Deinzer, and Steve (Judy).
Grandma of Jon Jr (Julia) Runge, Chris Runge, Ellen Deinzer, Kim (Alfredo)
Arellano, the late Kristen Deinzer, Michael (Melanie Francia) Deinzer, Sarah (Tom) Reeves, Ashley (Shaun) Bryce, and Breanna (Erik) Callaghan.
Great-Grandma of Allie, Addison, Andi, Ayden, Caleb, Mikey, Thomas, and Hunter.
Aunt and friend to many.
Family was everything to Shirley and nothing made her more proud than taking numerous pictures of vacations and summers by her pool. She was very strong willed and was never afraid to speak her mind. Proud dog mom to many lucky puppies.
She was very much loved and will be forever missed.
Visitation will be held at Malec & Sons Funeral Home, 6000 North Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60646, US, on June 4, 2026, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
A Final Viewing will take place at Malec & Sons Funeral Home, 6000 North Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60646, US, on June 5, 2026, from 9:30 am to 10:30 am.
A Committal Service will be held at St Adalbert Catholic Cemetery & Mausoleums, 6800 N Milwaukee Ave, Niles, IL 60714, US, on June 5, 2026, from 11:15 am to 12:15 pm.
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