Della Mae Shortal
July 9, 1929 ~ August 20, 2014
Della Mae Shortal, 85, of Jefferson City, died Wednesday, August 20, 2014, at Oak Tree Villas.
She was born on July 9, 1929, in Jersey County, Illinois, the daughter of the late Herman Hartcourt and Grace Edith (Drulard) Blackorby.
She was united in marriage on April 15, 1950, in Jerseyville, Il., to James Theodore Shortal who precede her in death on March 6, 2012.
Della was employed with Mutual Saving and Loan as a teller and with Check Office Equipment as a secretary.
Survivors include: one son, John Shortal, Jefferson City; five granddaughters, Amanda Shortal, Lindsey Shortal, Anna Shortal, Beth Shortal, Crystal Shortal; and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband; her son, Alan Shortal; and six brothers, Cleo, Harold, Louis, Herman Jr., Sloke, and Bert Blackorby.
Private family service will be held at a later date.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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Sorry for your loss. You have our sympathy.
John, Amanda & family. I am sincerely sorry for your loss. I hope your faith & good memories of your mother/grandmother will help you through this rough time and will help comfort some of your tears.
So sorry for your loss. Della loved her family. She talked so much about her children and grandchildren. Know she will be missed.
I’m so sorry for your loss. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.
To the family,
We would like to express our sincere condolences.
Although we never had the opportunity to meet your dear loved one, we’re sure
she will be missed by all. Know that she is asleep waiting for a PROMISED
resurrection hope (Daniel 12v2/John 5v28 please read) May the God of all
comfort encourage you by means of the scriptures. We send you our warm
Christian love. For additional encouraging information please visit JW.org
To the family,
We would like to express our sincere condolences.
Although we never had the opportunity to meet your dear loved one, we’re sure
she will be missed by all. Know that she is asleep waiting for a PROMISED
resurrection hope (Daniel 12v2/John 5v28 please read) May the God of all
comfort encourage you by means of the scriptures. We send you our warm
Christian love. For additional encouraging information please visit JW.org
To the family,
We would like to express our sincere condolences.
Although we never had the opportunity to meet your dear loved one, we’re sure
she will be missed by all. Know that she is asleep waiting for a PROMISED
resurrection hope (Daniel 12v2/John 5v28 please read) May the God of all
comfort encourage you by means of the scriptures. We send you our warm
Christian love. For additional encouraging information please visit JW.org
To the family,
We would like to express our sincere condolences.
Although we never had the opportunity to meet your dear loved one, we’re sure
she will be missed by all. Know that she is asleep waiting for a PROMISED
resurrection hope (Daniel 12v2/John 5v28 please read) May the God of all
comfort encourage you by means of the scriptures. We send you our warm
Christian love. For additional encouraging information please visit JW.org
Dear Pat and Grace and Family,
Had no idea Aunt Della died. I loved her and did so enjoy her visits with Uncle Ted and Alan and you at Grandmother Shortal’s home.
Please accept sincere condolences from your cousins:
John and Karen Ryan
Jim and Mary Ryan
Theresa and Howard, Will and Elizabeth Beldner
Tom and Jewell Halwachs and Family
Jim and Alisa Halwachs and Family
Peg Halwachs
She is at peace now and no more pain.
Sincerely,
Your cousin,
Mary
Dear Pat and Grace and Family,
Had no idea Aunt Della died. I loved her and did so enjoy her visits with Uncle Ted and Alan and you at Grandmother Shortal’s home.
Please accept sincere condolences from your cousins:
John and Karen Ryan
Jim and Mary Ryan
Theresa and Howard, Will and Elizabeth Beldner
Tom and Jewell Halwachs and Family
Jim and Alisa Halwachs and Family
Peg Halwachs
She is at peace now and no more pain.
Sincerely,
Your cousin,
Mary