Shirley Jean Manning, nee Daesch, 96, of Shiloh, IL, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2026.
She was a beloved wife, mother, grandma, great-grandma, and aunt. Shirley was born on September 9, 1929, to Robert L. and Amelia E., nee Dinges, Daesch. She and her twin sister, Sharon, were raised in Smithton, IL. Shirley married Paul Dean Manning on May 6, 1950, and raised four boys together. She was active at the Shiloh United Methodist Church where she and her husband served as sponsors for the youth group, always providing a safe and warm home to the youth of the church. She was very involved with the Boy Scouts of America, where she served as a den mom for many years and on many camping trips. Shirley was also active in the Shiloh Valley Township Democratic Club for many years. Shirley retired from the Belleville Driver’s License Facility where she was the first female examiner. She had the personal pleasure of riding with all eight of her grandchildren before they were allowed to take their driving tests.
Shirley was adored by her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Having a large family was the pride of her life and she cherished all of their time spent together. She enjoyed countless family vacations at the lake, at the family farm, at the beach, and family reunions in Shiloh and in Branson, Missouri; where she was always ready to feed the whole crew. Many will remember her homemade popcorn balls that she handed out every year on Halloween, or the enormous variety of cookies and treats that filled her table each Christmas.
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Paul, her sons, Michael (died in infancy) and Richard, her twin sister, Sharon and her beloved daughter-in-law Denise (wife of Daniel).
Shirley is survived by her sons, Robert (Sue) of Lexington KY, Daniel of Troy, Illinois and David (Robin) of Shiloh, Illinois; her beloved grandchildren, Amy (Joseph) Anderson of Lexington, KY, Jill (Saul) Anacleto of Lancaster, KY, Shelly (Matt) McFarlane of Edwardsville, IL, Tara (Cole) Kringlen of Edwardsville, IL, Travis (Jamie) Manning of St. Louis, MO, Jacob (Amber) Manning of Lexington, KY, Scott (Stephanie) Manning of Troy, IL and Luke Manning of Lawrenceburg, KY.
She is also survived by her 21 great grandchildren, Grace Anderson, Caleb Anderson, Samuel Anacleto, Bryson Clark, Connor Hicks, Maeve McFarlane, Henry Manning, Isaac Anacleto, Faith Anderson, Liam Manning, Olivia Anderson, Ainsley McFarlane, Nathan Anacleto, Austyn Manning, Josephine Manning, Finn Kringlen, Charlotte Manning, Harper Kringlen, Cason Manning, Gemma Manning and Esther Anacleto. In addition to numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to Shiloh Methodist Church, Shiloh, IL. Condolences and memories may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.
Visitation: Family and friends may visit from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, August 8, 2026, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, IL.
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 8, 2026, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, IL, with Pastor Ken Hutchens officiating.
Burial will be at Walnut Hill Cemetery, Belleville, IL.
