- Date Of Birth: November 5, 1938
- Date Of Death: September 1, 2012
- State: Illinois
John R. Shipley, 73, formerly of Freeport, died Sunday, September 1, 2012, in California. Born November 5, 1938, in Freeport he was the son of Robert and Margaret (Prasse) Shipley.
John worked for Micro Switch in Freeport. He enjoyed Fishing, Darts, and playing Pool.
Surviving are his daughter, Sarah (Randy) Witt of Lanark; his son, Robert (Justi) Shipley of Benton, Louisiana; 4 brothers, Fred Shipley, Marty (Jean) Shipley, and Larry (Marilyn) Shipley all of Freeport, Norman (Michelle) Shipley of Roseville, California; 8 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and 1 sister, Harriet Shipley Grant.
