Shirley J. Fournier of Chicago passed into her heavenly father's arms on February 10, 2018 in Hinsdale, Illinois. She was born in Chicago on September 23, 1932 to Richard and Eva Raffaelli. She attended Alvernia High School and St. Elizabeth Hospital's Nurses program. She was preceded in death by her beloved second husband, Donald Fournier of Tennessee. Shirley and Don spent over 20 years together living out their golden years amongst the beauty and nature of the Great Smokey Mountains. Most recently, after her husband's passing, she had moved back to Chicago to live near her children.
Prior to retirement, Mrs. Fournier (nee Triphahn) was an accomplished R.N. serving the community through her work at both Gotlieb and then Westlake Hospitals in Melrose Park. While maintaining a busy nurse's schedule she raised five children and supported her aging father in their home in Northlake.
Mrs. Fournier is survived by her five children;Robert (Terry) Triphahn, Laura (Daniel) Jankovec; Janice (Donald) Wiese; Richard (Yosita) Triphahn and Julie Triphahn; cherished grandmother of Jessica (Curt), James (Lauren), Jeana, John, Matthew, Elizabeth, Steven, Andrew (Sarah) and Evan; great grandmother of Ryan, Savannah and Emily.Memorial Mass Saturday February 17th 11:00 am at St. Benedict Church 2215 W Irving Park Rd. Chicago, Illinois. Arrangements by Grein Funeral Directors,773-588-6336 or greinfuneraldirectors.com