STERLING – Shelly L. Cantu, 54, of Sterling, died Tuesday, March 22, 2011, at her home.
Shelly was born Nov. 13, 1956, in Sterling, the daughter of Robert L. and Beverley (Buck) Lyons.
She married Alex Cantu Jr. on Sept. 19, 1987, in Sterling.
She was a member of First Church of the Nazarene, Sterling.
She enjoyed traveling, reading, gardening, and especially spending time with her grandchildren.
Survivors include her husband, Alex Cantu of Sterling; one daughter, Elisha Cantu of Sterling; two sons, Matthew (Angie) Lyons and Alejandro Cantu III, both of Sterling; seven grandchildren, Jisela Cantu, Ty’lisha Cantu, Cade Lyons, Cael Lyons, Caylee Lyons, Olivia Cantu, and Katelyn Cantu; three sisters, Robin Hubbard of Mesa, Ariz., Kelly (Michael) Palmer of Vero Beach, Fla., and Joeleen Bender of Quincy.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Babbie Lyons; and one brother, Lonnie Lyons.
Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at McDonald Funeral Home, Rock Falls, with Pastor Robert Hasselbring officiating. Cremation rites have been accorded. A gathering of friends and family will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial to Hospice of the Rock River Valley has been established.
Visit www.mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com to send condolences.