SHIRLEY A. ROCHE, 89, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 6:57 pm, Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at Mercy Hospital South, St. Louis, Missouri.
She was born to the late Benjamin and Cora (nee Sternberg) Diskey on October 12, 1936 in Walsh, Illinois.
Shirley married Verlin D. Roche on May 16, 1958 in Pinckneyville, Illinois; he preceded her in death on December 8, 2018.
She was a homemaker her whole life and truly enjoyed gardening and cooking with food grown in her garden. When she had some free time, you could find her crafting or going to local yard sales.
Shirley was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Chester, Illinois.
Survivors:
1 Son:
Keith Roche Ellis Grove, IL
1 Daughter:
Jill Povolish Sparta, IL
1 Brother:
Kenny Diskey Schuline, IL
2 Grandchildren:
Aaron (Amanda) Povolish and Ashley Wells
Great Grandchildren:
Lillian and Jasper Povolish along with several other great grandchildren
Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and Friends
Preceded in Death by: Parents, Husband, 1 Sister – Dorothy and 1 Brother – Donald
Funeral Service:
11:00 am, Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois
Officiating:
Pastor Betty Gengler
Interment:
New Palestine Cemetery
Walsh, Illinois
Visitation:
Wednesday – 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois
Memorials:
First United Methodist Church