Shirley Jean Lage

Shirley Jean Lage, 80, of Greencastle, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021, at Mill Pond Health Campus.

Shirley was born in Mendota, Ill., on May 15, 1941, the daughter of Ralph W. and Betty A. (Kettley) Larabee.

She was a 1959 graduate of Paw Paw High School.

Mrs. Lage was a member of the Greencastle Christian Church.

Survivors include her husband of 62 years, John E. Lage; five children, John E. Lage Jr. (Jan), William D. Lage (Pam), Janice K. Wogast (Dirk), Renee R. Socia and Maria M. Gibson (Demetrius); a sister, Sharon K. Larabee; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, David R. Larabee.

Services will be held 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 13 at Hopkins-Rector Funeral Home with Pastor Mark Miller officiating. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until time of service on Wednesday. Burial will take place at 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14 in Restland Cemetery in Mendota, Ill.

Memories may be shared with the family at www.Hopkins-Rector.com.