Shirley Ann Booth

June 19, 1933 - June 8, 2021

Shirley A. Booth, age 87, of Aurora passed away on June 8, 2021, in her home. She was born on June 19, 1933, in Highland, Wisconsin, to Albert and Albertha (Nihles) Fecht. Shirley married Paul J. Booth on February 27, 1956, in North Aurora, Illinois. Paul was her soulmate and they enjoyed 62 loving years together until his death in 2018. Shirley was Paul's partner in business as in life. First, with Booth Trucking and later when they operated Booth's Bait and Tackle Shop. Shirley and Paul had numerous acquaintances and made many friends over their years in business. Shirley was a member of the AMVETS Women's Auxiliary Post 103 and attended Holy Angels Church. She was a strong, hard-working woman who took great pride in maintaining her house and yard. Above all other things, Shirley loved her family. Nothing gave her more pleasure than having them around her, especially the little children. Survivors include her children, Patricia (Michael) Booth Wenberg and Brenda Booth; stepchildren, Robert (Susan) Booth, Connie Newell and Donna Villa; special grandson, Damon Booth; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; sister, Donna Hall; and sister-in-law, Mary Ellen Booth; and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband; her brothers, John Fecht, Paul Fecht, William Fecht and Albert Fecht; and her sisters, Mary Johnson and Marjorie Fecht (in infancy). Private family inurnment will occur following cremation at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Aurora, Illinois. Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association at www.diabetes.org. Arrangements provided by the Daleiden Mortuary in Aurora, Illinois 630-631-5500. For further information, to sign the online guest book, or to leave condolences for Shirley's family, please visit www.daleidenmortuary.com.