Residence: Monticello, Indiana
Died: Saturday, September 14, 2013
Location: 4:30 a.m., at the I.U. Clarian Arnett Hospital in Lafayette, Indiana.
 
 
Age: 81
Date of Birth: Wednesday, May 11, 1932
Birth place:

 

 
Father: James Ernest Shelby
 
Mother: Margery ( Wiley ) Shelby
 
Marital Status: Married
Resided in: Monticello community for the past 23 years, coming from Crown Point, Indiana.
Funeral Date: Thursday, September 19, 2013
Funeral Location: 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 19, 2013, Celebration of Life Service at the First Presbyterian Church, 104 N.Illinois Street, Monticello, Indiana, 47960
Clergy: Rev. Tom Albaum of the First Presbyterian Church of Monticello
Burial will take place:
Private family burial in the I.O.O.F. Riverview Cemetery.
Visitation will be:
11:00 a.m. until the time of the Celebration of Life Service at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, September, 19, 2013., at the First Presbyterian Church, 104 N. Illinois Street, Monticello, Indiana, 47960. With a Prayer Circle at the 1:30 p.m.
Biographical Information:
Mary Jo lived in the Monticello community for the past 23 years, coming from Crown Point. She had worked and retired from the Probation Office in Merriville, Indiana, after 20 + years of service. Mary Jo was long time member of the First Presbyterian Church of Monticello. She attended and belonged to the Monday Bible Study Group, The Church Choir, Fortnightly Ladies Club (one of the oldest clubs in Monticello), and several Bridge Groups. Mary Jo had also served on the White County Probation Advisory Board for fifteen (15) years. She attended Monmouth College, where she met Chuck her future husband and sang with the Chapel Choral Choir. After raising her dearly loved and treasured sons she returned to school. She then graduated summa cum laud from Youngstown State University. Mary Jo also belonged to the Riviera Swim Club, Indianapolis Athletic Club, Boardman Swim and Tennis Club, and the Youngstown Club. She enjoyed knitting, playing bridge, and was a certified master gardener.
Special Services: Presbyterian Prayer Circle conducted by the Deacons, Elders, and members of the First Presbyterian Church, at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 19, 2013 at the church.
Memorial Information: Memorials may be given to the First Presbyterian Church of Monticello, Indiana. Envelopes will be available at the church.
Marriage Information: On November 17, 1951 in the First Presbyterian Chruch of Oak Park, Illinois, she married Charles "Chuck" Burke. He survives.
Survivors include:
Husband, Charles "Chuck" Burke of Monticello, Indiana;Sons, Tom (wife Rhonda) Burke of Carmel, Indiana,Bruce (wife Heather) Burke of Dallas, Texas, and Chuck (wife Myra) Burke of Euless, Texas;Grandchildren,Brandon,Brenna,Bryce, andBrin;Great-Grandchildren,Gavin, and Shelby,Brady, and Taylor
Preceded in Death:
Parents, James Ernest and Margery (Wiley) Shelby.
Arrangements by:
Miller - Roscka Funeral Home, 6368 E. US 24, Monticello, Indiana, 47960 ( 574 ) 583-8488.