1952
2013
Shelly L. Akerman, 60, of Lansing Michigan, formerly of Loves Park, passed away on January 18, surrounded by her family. Born on December 26, 1952, in Rockford, she was the daughter of Francis and Dorothy (Oberheim) Pauley. She married Weiland Akerman on June 1, 1974 in Rockford.
Shelly was a graduate of Harlem High School and Illinois State University where she graduated with a degree in teaching. After earning her degree she became a Elementary teacher in Loves Park and Lansing MI.
She had a true love for gardening and being a fulltime wife to Weiland and loving mother to her daughter, Samantha.
Those left to cherish her memory include, her husband, Weiland Akerman; daughter, Samantha Akerman; sisters, Sherry (George) Hughes, Susan (Ron) Gibson; and her brother, Brian (Donna) Pauley.
She was predeceased by her daughter, Leslie, and her parents, Francis and Dorothy Pauley.
Service at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, at Sunset Funeral Home, 8800 N. Alpine Road, Machesney Park, with visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25, at the funeral home; Pastor Wayne Hume will officiate. Private interment in Sunset Memorial Gardens. To share condolences, please visit sunsetfhmemgardens.com.
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August 18, 2013
Rodger Whitehall
I just now found out about Shelly's passing and wanted to send along my condolences. Time has not been a good friend to any of us, I'm sure, but I do remember some of the good times at Illinois State (penny locking and posters burning on our dorm room wall!) My prayer is that you find strength for each day and can hold on to the memories you made through your many years of marriage.
January 27, 2013
John and Marcia Oberheim
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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