Shirley E. Rohan

Shirley E. Rohan, age 70 of Loose Creek, passed away Friday, February 4, 2011, at her residence.

Shirley was born June 30, 1940, in St. Louis a daughter to the late Emil J. and Henrietta (Schulte) Balleydier, Sr.

Shirley attended school in St. Louis and was self-employed for over 30 years. Shirley moved from St. Louis to Cooper Hill in 1971.

Formerly married to Edward F. Rohan, Sr. for 25 years. He preceded her in death on November 4, 2002.

Shirley was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Creve Coeur and enjoyed fishing, mushroom hunting, working on puzzles and spending time with her children and grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Shirley is survived by: one son, Edward "Buzz" Rohan and his fiancAC.e Donna Taggart of Lake Ozark, three daughters, Kathy Hentges and her husband Mike of Loose Creek, Diana Simmons and her husband Leroy of Pacific and Linda Von Behren and her husband David of Hermann, five brothers, Donald Balleydier of the state of West Virginia, Emil J. Balleydier, Jr. of Ballwin, Stanley Balleydier of Marthasville, Darryl Balleydier of Wildwood, David Balleydier of Union, one sister, June Robbins of Eldon, 13 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and friends.

In addition to her parents Shirley was preceded in death by one sister, Arlene Hausman and one grandson, Chad Thoenen.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sunday, February 6, 2011 at Morton Chapel in Linn with funeral services following at 3:00 p.m. with Fr. I.C. Medina officiating.