Irma L. Hinshaw

Irma Louise Hinshaw, age 88, of Oquawka, Illinois passed away at the Oak Wood Estates in Stronghurst, Illinois on Saturday, November 15, 2014 at 2:20 am. She was born in Mora, Minnesota on March 8, 1926, the daughter of Albert and Lillie May (Jordon) Mitchell. Irma was reared and educated in Macomb, Illinois and was a graduate of Macomb High School. On June 10, 1946, she married Durbin L. Hinshaw in Macomb, Illinois and he preceded her in death on August 13, 1996. She met Durbin, in what was to become their restaurant, where she began work waiting tables. They resided in Macomb for a number of years until they moved to Oquawka, Illinois in the 1950's. Irma was a mother to her children and homemaker until her family was raised. She was then employed as a seamstress at Smoler's in Monmouth and was later at Sickels Laundry in Burlington, Iowa where she worked as a press person until her retirement. She enjoyed Bingo and "Going to the Boat." She was a 50 year member of the O.E.S. Irma is survived by one son; Durbin (Pauline) Hinshaw Jr. of Oquawka, one daughter; Linda (David) Brill of Oquawka, her grandchildren; Kim (Jeff) Ward of Oquawka, Megan (Ned) Adams of Carman, IL, Sara (Ryan) Daniels of Biggsville, IL, and Jimmy Bielser Jr. (Donny Claypool) of Oquawka. Also surviving are seven step-grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband. Services:A graveside service is planned for 10:30 am on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at the Oquawka Cemetery in Oquawka, Illinois. Her family has established a memorial fund for Hospice Compassus.