Shirley "Joan" Sisler Obituary

Joan Sisler, 91, of DeKalb, IL passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 16, 2026, surrounded by her family.

Born June 2, 1935, in Princeton IL., she was the first born to Dale and Kathleen (Walters) Doran.

She was a 1953 graduate of Ohio High School, followed by a year of nursing studies. She then began work in the healthcare field.

On June 8, 1957, she married Lewis C. Sisler in Ohio, IL. They began life together in Peoria, IL and started their family. In 1969 they moved their 5 children to DeKalb, IL to raise their family. Joan began a career in banking in 1972 at Castle Bank until 1988 when she and Lewis moved to Florida to be near their first grandchildren. She continued her banking with First Union, before 10 years with the Lake County Health Department until retirement. Joan was a devoted wife, loving mother and proud grandmother. She was a natural born caregiver, devoting 30 years of care to Lewis, following his illness. She loved putting a meal together, baking especially apple piece and coffee cake, which still today remain family favorites. Joan was an avid gardener, always maintaining beautiful flowerbeds.

She is survived by 3 children, David (Ieda) of River Forest, Sue Ellen of Cortland, and Mike; 7 grandchildren, Lauren, Heather, Bradley, Abbey, Benjamin, Katie, Nathan; and 3 great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by husband, Lewis, daughters, Marilyn and Mary Ann, her parents, 1 brother, William Doran, sister-in-law, Judy Doran, sister, Mary Conner, brother-in-law, Jerome Conner and great granddaughter, Arden.

Visitation is from 5:30pm to 8:00pm on Friday, August 21, 2026 at Finch Funeral Home, 310 Oak Street, DeKalb. Funeral Mass is at 10:00am on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at St. Louis Catholic Church, 616 S. Gosse Blvd, Princeton, IL 61349 with Father Austin Bosse officiating. Burial immediately following at St Mary Catholic Cemetery, Ohio, IL. David and Sue Ellen invite you to join them at Harry's, Ohio, IL to share memories and fellowship following burial.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Shirley Joan Sisler to Compassus Hospice, DeKalb IL.

Arrangements were entrusted to Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL 60115 815-758-3841.