Sharon Denise Wallace

Sharon Denise Wallace (1936-2026)

Sharon Denise Wallace, 89, of Mt. Morris, IL, passed away on October 20, 2026 at Allure of Pinecrest in Mt. Morris, IL.

She was born in Moline, IL on November 18, 1936 to Vernon Harold Nelson and Annette Eshleman.

She attended schools in Viola, IL and Monmouth, IL. She graduated in 1955 from Monmouth High School. She also took art classes at Carl Sandburg College in Galesburg, IL and Highland Community College in Freeport, IL.

She married Robert Wallace in 1956 and he preceded her in death in 2001.

She worked as a secretary for Attorney John Pelgen. She also worked as a secretary for the Ogle County Life Newspaper and the Ogle County Educational Cooperative.

Sharon was a cofounder of Lifeline Food Pantry and Self-Help Project in Oregon, IL. She served as a trustee for the Mt. Morris Fire Department. She was a member of the Swedish Historical Society, Eagles Nest Art Group, and the Chicago Calligraphy Collective.

Sharon wad preceded in death by her parents; husband: Robert; and grandson: James “Jimmy” Ericson.

Sharon is survived by her daughters: Cassandra “Candy” Wallace, Dixon, IL and Lori Ann (Russ) Bowers, Cudahey, WI; grandson: Joshua (Jacqueline) Bemus, West Bend, WI; granddaughter: Jessica Bemus, Union Grove, WI; eighteen great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren; siblings: Deborah (Mike) Klak, Washington, MO; David (Mary) Eshleman, Bettendorf, IA; and Danny (Cindy) Eshleman, St. Louis, MO.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday November 14, 2026 at 11:30 A.M. in Finch Funeral Home, Mt. Morris, IL, with Rev. Rodney Caldwell officiating. A visitation will be held on Saturday November 14, 2026 from 10:30 A.M. until service time in Finch Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mt. Morris Fire Department or Lifeline Food Pantry and Self-Help Project.

The family wishes to thank Allure of Pinecrest and St. Croix Hospice for the excellent care given to our mother.