Submitted by: Dan Rich

Shirley I. Lane

Oct. 31, 1942 - Nov. 20, 2007

South Bend Tribune 11/25/2007
SOUTH BEND - Shirley I. Lane, 65, formerly of Osceola, passed away on Tuesday, November 20, in Goshen General Hospital. Shirley was born on October 31, 1942, as the daughter of Dewey and Thelma Belle (Murphy) Ellsworth. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Robert, Dewey, Carl, Bill, Richard, Ronald and Lyle "Mickie" Ellsworth and sisters, Alice Scott and Barbara Schraw.

On July 2, of 1960, in Mishawaka, as Shirley Ellsworth she married Edward Francis Lane. He preceded her in death on January 21, 2003. Shirley is survived by her children, Brenda Batchelor of Mishawaka, Rose (Ron) Austin of Lakeville, Faron (Rebecca) Lane of Osceola and Loretta (John) Kronewitter of Lakeville, IN; a sister, Betty Glaum of Mason, AZ, and brothers, George (Mary) Ellsworth of Mishawaka, Jerry (Sandy) Ellsworth of Mishawaka and Jimmy (Margie) Ellsworth of Elkhart, IN.

Shirley was the owner and operator of the Wooden Shoe Tavern in Mishawaka for 25 years. Shirley was a very loving and caring person. She was always willing to help friends ether through giving them a meal to eat or in many other ways. She was devoted to taking care of family. Many times even opening her home for family and friends. For many years she cared for her brother Mickey until his death. Her grandkids were the apple of her eye. A wonderful mother, and sister, she always had a ready smile and a kind word. Shirley loved NASCAR racing. A big Notre Dame football fan, she will be missed dearly and remembered fondly by all who knew and loved her.

A Memorial service will be on Monday, November 26, at 8 p.m. in Hahn Funeral Home, 505 W. 8th Street Mishawaka, with Rev. Erv Mize Officating. Friends may call two hours prior to the service on Monday. Memorial contributions may be made in Shirley's name to American Cancer Society, 601 West Edison Road Mishawaka, IN 46545.