Shirley Carpenter (nee Bitner), age 70, of Manhattan passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at Silver Cross Hospital. She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Gerald "Jerry" Carpenter, her son, Roy Carpenter of Bloomington, her brother, Ralph Bitner of Australia, one nephew, Jonathon (Kandyce) Bitner , one niece, Grace (Jeremy Fox) Bitner-Fox, her great niece Madeleine Fox and numerous close friends. Preceded in death by her parents Marvin and Lela Bitner. Shirley was a lifelong resident of Manhattan where she remained on her family farm and she was a long time member of Faith Bible Church. Family and friends will meet at Faith Bible Church, 1600 Schuster St., Joliet, at 10:00a.m., Wednesday, February 12, 2014 for a funeral service in honor of Shirley with Pastor Jay Fernlund officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday, February 11, from 4-8:00p.m. at Forsythe Funeral Home. Interment Providence Ridge Cemetery, Elwood. Memorials in Shirley's name to Faith Bible Church would be most appreciated. Forsythe Funeral Home 507 S. State St. (Rt. 52) Manhattan, IL 60442 (815) 478-3321