Obituary of Shannon M. Lee

Shannon M. Lee, age 60, of Zion, IL, passed away on Saturday April 7, 2018 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on January 8, 1958 in Zion, IL, the son of Roger O. and Elvie Kujala Lee. Shannon was educated in the schools of Zion and graduated from Zion Benton High in 1975. 

He was employed by the Solo Cup Co. for 25 years and later for the A.F. Woods Co..  Shannon was an avid softball player and enjoyed spending time with his family.

Surviving Shannon are his mother Elvie Lee , brothers and sisters: Sharon (Wayne) Stoll, Roger D. (Amanda) Lee, Wanda (Carlton) Smith, Colleen (David) Skofstad, Nathan (Veronica) Lee, Dawn (Tom) Schuth and William Lee, his best friends, Ed Butkus and Wade.

He was preceded in death by his father Roger O. Lee on December 22, 2012.

“The family would like to acknowledge specifically each individual from Vitas Hospice who came and cared for Shannon.  It was an amazing unique display of ones individual gift of compassion and care. Our family Thanks and commends your organization.”

A visitation will be held on Thursday April 12th 2018 at the New Song Ministries Church 3014 31st St. Zion, IL from 5:00 p.m. until time of service at 7:00 p.m.  Interment will be private at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.