Shelby J. Lievers

Shelby J. Lievers, 84, of Bourbonnais, passed away Friday, December 23, 2022. She was born September 18, 1938, in Carrier Mills, Illinois the daughter of Clellan and Ruby (Lollar) Milburn. On July 13, 1957, she married John Lievers in Kankakee. She was a homemaker and was very passionate about taking care of others. Shelby loved to read her bible and was a devout Christian. She also enjoyed watching Christian shows and YouTube. Most of all she loved her grandchildren. Shelby is survived by her beloved husband, John Lievers of Bourbonnais; her daughter, Kim (Robert Fletcher) Cole of Bourbonnais; grandchildren, Ryan (Amanda Cross) Cole of Manteno and Dennis (Shannon) Cole of Bourbonnais; as well as great grandchildren, Jaiden, Riley, and Kylee Cole. She is preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Bob Milburn; a sister, Syble Dempsey; a great nephew, Shannon Morris; son-in-law, Floyd Cole; and honorary granddaughter, Melissa Fletcher. Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 4, 2023, from 3pm until the funeral service at 6pm at Jensen Funeral Home with Pastor Ken Tueck officiating. Burial will be private. Memorials may be made to the wishes of the family.