Shirlee M. Lopez, nee Smejkal, age 77, at rest Oct. 19 after a courageous battle, beloved wife of the late Manuel; loving Mom of Guy, Gayle (Bill) Van Dam, Gil (Esther), Gwen and the late Greer Page; cherished grandmother of Connor, Collin, Mae and Manuel; fond sister of Dr. Jerald (Maria) Smejkal; dearest aunt of John, Marc (Belinda) and Larissa; also survived by an aunt, many cousins and friends. Funeral Services Saturday, 11 a.m. at the Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, 530 W. 14th St. (US Rt. 30, 3 blocks east of Western Ave.), Deacon Ray Deabel officiating. Longtime member of the Chicago Heights Drama Group. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Shirlee Lopez Memorial Fund preferred and appreciated. Visitation Friday 3 to 9 p.m. 708-481-9230.
