Shirley M. Kertz, nee Gilstad, 85, Born Oct. 16, 1925, at peace Sept. 29, 2011; beloved wife of 65 years to William Kertz; cherished mother of William (Patricia), Larry (Kimberly) and Karen; dear grandmother of Jessica, Dylan and Arielle; loving sister-in-law of Helen (Bert) Dorner, the late Christine (the late L.R.) Brink and the late John (the late Lucille) Kertz; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Shirley was a ray of sunshine to all who knew her. Funeral, Monday, 9:15 a.m. from The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave. (at 76th Ave.) Elmwood Park to St. Vincent Ferrer Church for Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation Sunday 3 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 would be appreciated. For information 708-453-1234