Shirley J. Bialas

Shirley J. O'Brien Bialas, 75 of Riverton passed away at 10:35 AM on Friday, May 1, 2015 at Gowin Parc in Taylorville.

She was born on June 8, 1939 at Taylorville the daughter of Herschel and Elinor (Vangiesen) O'Brien. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; Sister, Joan Jelley and her brother, Daniel O'Brien.

Shirley retired in May 2010 as President and CEO of Financial Partners Credit Union. She served as director of the Illinois Credit Union League from 1994-1999 and chairwomen of the Credit Union Annual Meeting in 1997. She was a member of the Eagles Club in Riverton and the Red Hat Society. She enjoyed playing golf and fishing.

Survivors: Longtime companion, Ron Flynn of Riverton, IL; Daughters, Renee (husband, Art) Paine of Morrisonville, IL and Gayla (husband, Robert) Gudgel of Girard, IL; 6 grandchildren, Eric Paine, Chad Paine, Shevon Wilson, Rachael Gudgel, Krystle Horner and Jessica Gudgel; 6 great grandchildren; Several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services will be held at 11:30 AM on Thursday, May 7, 2015 at Shafer-Perfetti Funeral Home in Taylorville with Rev. Dayle Badman officiating. Burial will follow at Kettlekamp Cemetery in Nokomis. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 10:00 AM until time of service at Shafer-Perfetti Funeral.

Memorials are suggested to Alzheimer's Association, 2309 West White Oaks Drive, Springfield, IL 62704.

Shafer-Perfetti Funeral Home in Taylorville is in charge of arrangements.