Shirlee Famighette

Shirlee Oyen Famighette was welcomed home by our Heavenly Father on June 1, 2024. She was born August 16, 1935, in Rockford, Illinois, to Merle and Eunice (Adamitis) Palmer. She graduated from Harlem High School. She married the love of her life, Donald Oyen, on November 15, 1953. He died November 16, 1994. During their 41 years of marriage they were blessed with six children. Cynthia (Mike) Ilseman, Mark (Sue) Boozell, Rebecca (Joseph) Zammuto, Jayne (Greg) Ragan, Andrew (Linda) Oyen, and Donald “Chip” (Teri) Oyen Jr. She is also survived by her many grandchildren, great grandchildren and her brother Lawrence Rungren, all who loved her very much! She married George Famighette in 1998. He died in 2021. She is predeceased by her parents, her step father, Clifton Rungren, infant sister, Carol, beloved grandson, Jay Rogers. Our beautiful mother loved her family so deeply and taught us all how to love unconditionally. Family was the most important thing to her. She was involved in her church, volunteering for many committees and functions. She led her children to know God personally. She also loved to sew and make beautiful crafts that so many people enjoyed. She also loved to travel and explore, and visited many different countries throughout the years. Her life story is filled with love, family and kindness. Her passing leaves a void in the hearts of those who knew her. Her celebration of life will take place at GPS Faith Community Church. 11189 Forest Hills Rd. Machesney Park, IL 61115, on Thursday, June 6, 2024. Visitation begins at 3:00pm, followed by service at 4:00pm. We would like to have you join us to honor her memory and the legacy of love she leaves behind.

Our family would like to thank Heartland Hospice for the love, care, and support they have given us and our mother. In lieu of flowers, Shirlee would be honored for you to make a contribution to St. Jude’s, Rock House Kids, GPS Faith Community Church, or Heartland Hospice.