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Published in The Pantagraph on November 12, 2024
Sheila Kay (Peterson) Shelton
April 22,1948 — November 7, 2024
Sheila Kay (Peterson) Shelton passed away November 7, 2024, at Carle Hospital, Urbana, IL after a brief illness.
Visitation will be on Thursday, November 14, 2024, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., at Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home.
Services for Sheila will be on Friday, November 15, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., at the funeral home in Pontiac with Pastor Victor Randle officiating. Burial will follow in Broughton Cemetery in Kempton.
Sheila was born April 22,1948, in Bloomington, IL, the daughter of Lloyd and Gladys (Shields) Peterson of rural Emington. She married Steven Shelton on July 22, 1970, in Chicago, IL. They were married 31 years, until Steve preceded her in death in October 2001.
Loved by her three daughters: Lalena Heidenreich, Bloomington, Leea Peterson Shelton, Emington, and Lexa (Ryan) Herbert, Frederick, MD; Sheila was Grandma/Grammie to six beloved grandchildren: Zach, Emily, and Natalie Heidenreich and Katrina, Mikayla, and Sydney Herbert; as well as two great grandchildren: Phoenix and Micah. She is also survived by friends that became family: Dewaine and Marie Haag, Mike and Trish Haag and family, Christine and Jeff Stark and family.
She was preceded in death by her husband Steve and both of her parents.
was a newspaper reporter for 40 years, first at the Pantagraph, then the Pontiac Daily Leader. She made long time friendships throughout her career and life and cherished those friendships. Well-known for her quest to get the 'scoop' for a story, her family jokes that Sheila was a newspaper reporter so that she could be the first to know gossip.
Sheila was an avid gardener. Having lived on the family farm almost all her life, Sheila had multiple lush gardens and could often be found browsing seed catalogs and plant nurseries, dreaming of future gardens and looking for her next houseplant. Sheila was also a prolific reader who shared her love of books with her children through regular visits to the library and frequent book purchases. Sheila's love of reading included a wide variety of fiction and non-fiction, biographies and memories, newspapers and magazines. This deeply rooted love of reading continues on in her children and grandchildren.
One of Sheila's favorite activities was to sit and read in her sunroom with cherished dog (current and past) by her side, surrounded by houseplants and with a view of the garden, nature, and wildlife.
The family would like to thank the many healthcare providers who have been a part of Sheila's journey over the years, in particular the staff of St. James Hospital and Evenglow Tjardes Health Center, both of Pontiac, IL; Gibson Area Hospital of Gibson City, IL; Dr. Jeffrey Lowe and staff; and most recently, the incredible staff on the 7th floor of Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL.
Memorials may be made to the donor's choice. Online condolences may be made to the family at duffyfuneralhome.com or visit us on Facebook.
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