Shelby Lamie Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Shelby Lamie, age 85, of Chebanse passed away Thursday, May 5, 2022 at Miller Healthcare Center in Kankakee. She was born February 5, 1937 in Watseka, the daughter of Charles “Cricket” & Peggy (Castonguay) Varvel. Shelby married Wayne Lamie Sr. in June of 1954 in Kankakee. He preceded her in death in 1989. Shelby worked as a switchboard operator for Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee. She enjoyed cooking, traveling to Las Vegas, gardening/landscaping. She grew the best hydrangeas. Shelby also dabbled in oil painting. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family. Surviving are three sons, Wayne Jr. & Cathi Lamie of Kankakee, Steven & Dawn Lamie of Chebanse, and Chris Lamie of Watseka; one daughter, Cheri & Mike Meents of Kankakee; eight grandchildren, Brendan, Nathan, Jordan, Carrie, Brandon, Tyler, Josh, and Aaron; three great-grandchildren, Evie, Livia, and Everett; one brother, Charles & Sherry Varvel of Aroma Park; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and special grand dog, Charlie. Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at Schreffler Funeral Home in Kankakee. Private family inurnment will be held at a later date at Kankakee Memorial Gardens in Aroma Township. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Shelby Lamie

February 5, 1937 - May 5, 2022

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