Shirley Mae (Beck) Fritz, 93, of Freeport Illinois, transitioned peacefully on Friday, May 9, 2025. She was born on November 23, 1931. She was married to Paul Kenneth Fritz on September 20, 1952. Shirley was well known as the lady behind the front counter of Spurgeon's Department Store. Her later years were spent as a paraprofessional for the Freeport School District. Shirley's family was her pride and joy and she cherished the time she spent with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She enjoyed spending time attending her grandchildren's activities, helping her friends, playing any kind of game and volunteering through RSVP. The last several years she enjoyed her time at Heritage Woods.

Shirley is survived by her son Donald Fritz (Colin Kellaway), daughters Pam (Randy) Werntz, Paula (Doug Toepfer) Meighan, Penny (Rod Cameron) Groshans and Peggy (Scott) Tell. She also has 17 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren (with 2 more on the way). She will be joyfully reunited with her husband Paul, two sons Randy and Mike and her mother Mary Beck.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at the Schwarz Park Blvd Chapel, 608 S. Park Blvd in Freeport, Il, from 1:00-3:30 pm. A private burial will be held later at Daysville Cemetery in Oregon Il. A memorial has been established for RSVP.