Shirley T. (Albright) Gleason

Shirley T. Gleason (nee Albright), age 87, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in Oswego on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 with her loving family by her side.

Shirley is survived by her two loving daughters, Laurie and Marion Gleason; sister, Gerry Peterson; grandchildren, Patricia (Dan) Zoie, Zachary Chapman, Jon Ransom, Terri Ransom Irish, Kay Ransom; great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Preceded in death by her parents, Herschel Albright and Florence Albright Erickson nee Gleason; two daughters, Kathy Gleason and Monica (John) Ransom; two brothers, John Albright and William (Ruth) Albright; two sisters, Evonne (Ray) Heintz and Alice (Roger) Gagnon.

Shirley married Thomas L. Gleason of Harvard in 1946 and was a lifelong resident of the Joliet Area. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Joliet for over 50 years. Shirley worked at Rust Craft, Uniroyal and retired from the Joliet Post Office. She enjoyed walking with her dog, extended stays with her daughters in Arizona and Colorado and various other travels. Shirley also enjoyed lunches with the club girls and sharing family history with her family members and friends. She will be truly missed.

The family would like to offer a special thank you to Joliet Area Community Hospice for the wonderful comfort and care provided to Shirley.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Shirley’s name to Joliet Area Community Hospice would be appreciated.

A celebration of Shirley’s life will begin on Saturday, January 16, 2016 with prayers in the funeral chapel at 9:15 a.m. then driving in procession to Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Joliet for a Mass of Christian Burial to be held at 10:00 a.m. Interment of cremated remains to follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Joliet. Per Shirley’s wishes cremation rites will be accorded following the visitation. Visitation will be on Friday, January 15, 2016 at Tezak Funeral Home, 1211 Plainfield Road, Joliet from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.