Shirley J. Balousek

October 7, 1924 - July 1, 2016

Shirley J. Balousek, 91, beloved wife of the late William J. Balousek; loving mother of Sandra (Carmen) DeFrancisco; devoted grandmother of Danita (Robert) Fitch and Richard (Ann) Dobrowski; cherished step-grandmother of Ashley DeFrancisco and Phil DeFrancisco; proud great-grandma of Anthony, Katarina, Hannah, Natalie, Lilianna, Amanda, Abby, Amber, Angelina and Jasmin. She most enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, and loved spoiling her grandkids as well as the family dogs throughout the years. Funeral service Monday July 11, 2016, 9:00 a.m., from Matz Funeral Home , 3440 N. Central Ave., to St. Robert Bellarmine Church for 10:00a.m. Mass. Entombment All Saints Cemetery. Visitation Sunday July 10, 4 to 8p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Mercy Home for Boys and Girls appreciated: 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. Chicago, Illinois 60607.