Shirley J. Van Gilder, age 81 of Glen Carbon, IL, born April 12, 1938 in Collinsville, IL, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2020 at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Shirley was a 1956 Collinsville High School graduate.  She worked as an administrative assistant for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and was a bookkeeper for Cassens & Sons auto dealership in Glen Carbon, IL before retiring.  She was an active member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Collinsville, IL where she sang in the choir and was involved in the Christ Care Group.  She volunteered for the Auxiliary at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.  Shirley enjoyed gardening, golf and playing bridge.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles "Chuck" Van Gilder; whom she married August 17, 1972; her parents, George and Ella nee Gieseking Spelver; a great grandson, Robin Wallace; a brother, Orville Spelver; and a sister, Dorothy Vogt.

She is survived by her two children: Kevin Seymore and Deborah Wallace; two grandchildren:  Jeramy (Trisha) Wallace and Ashley (Tim) Manville; 2 great-grandchildren:  Emery and Landon; a special friend, Guy Wiggs; and canine companion, Mindy.

Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 304 South Street, Collinsville, IL.

Funeral service will be at 11:30 a.m. following the visitation with Rev. Kyle Wright officiating.  Burial will be in Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL.

Memorials may be made to Holy Cross Lutheran Church or Holy Cross Adult Choir and will be received at the visitation.