Shirley Hoch

PETERSBURG – Shirley Diana Hoch, 61, of Petersburg, formerly of Springfield, died at 3:24 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008, at St. John’s Hospital.

She was born on Sept. 22, 1946, in Springfield, to Wayne and Shirley Atkinson Brooks. Her parents preceded her in death.

She is survived by a daughter, Robin Holt of Texas; a son, Eddie (wife, Michelle) Brooks of Springfield; seven grandchildren; a great-grandchild; a sister, Peggy (husband, Robert) Salmon of Springfield; a brother, Gary (wife, Linda) Brooks of Wellsville, Kan.; and several aunt, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was of the Christian faith and a former member of West Side Christian Church. She enjoyed playing bingo and was an eye donor.

Private family services will be held at a later date.