Shirley I. Hintz, 87 passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023, at her home in Stockton, IL.  She was born on April 9, 1935, to John and Florence (Dunifer) Lashbrook in Charleston, IL.  She attended Atkinson High School and graduated in 1952. She worked in the banking industry until 1960 and then worked at Atwood's in Stockton until 1978. In her retirement she purchased Valley Vu Motel in Stockton. In 1953 she married Rondle V. Castle and had 2 children Katherine I. and Rondle P. Castle, in 1960 she married Gerald L. Yeager and had 2 children John K. and Cynthia M. Yeager and in 1982 she married Russell "Sam" Hintz.

Shirley is survived by 4 children; Katherine (Matt) Gray of Oregon, IL, Rondle (Joanne Haubrick) Castle of Prescott Valley, AZ, John (Cheryl) Yeager and Cynthia (Hal) Tucker both of Stockton, IL. 8 grandchildren, 8 step-grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, 12 step great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews. Sister Pauline Paxton of Stockton, and Sister-in-law; Dorothy Lashbrook of Red Oak, IL.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Husband Sam, 5 brothers; Benjamin, Lona, Junior, Kenny, and James Lashbrook, 3 sisters; Rosetta Smith, Barbara Smith and Roena Morgan, great granddaughter; Chloe Davis, step-grandchildren; Kyle Tucker and Justin Blanchard, and step-great grandchild; Kash Tucker.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at the Leamon Funeral Home in Lena, IL

Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until time of service.

Officiating will be Pastor Keri Rainsberger.

Burial will take place at Lena Burial Park.

A memorial has been established in her memory.