Halcyone Shutwell, 90, of LaHarpe, Ill., passed away Friday, December 9, 2005, at the LaHarpe-Davier Health Care Center in LaHarpe. She was born January 12, 1915, near Burnside, Ill., the daughter of Ruben and Jessie Sears Gray. On January 12, 1933, she married Kermit L. Shutwell in Burnside. The attended the three year high school in Burnside and graduated from the LaHarpe High School. She lived most of her life in the Burnside and LaHarpe communities except for 10 years when she and her husband farmed near Canton, where they made many long-lasting friendships. She was a longtime member of the LaHarpe Union Church where she held many offices. She was the head cook at the LaHarpe School for three years and then worked at the law office of Richard Rassmusen in LaHarpe until her retirement. She and her husband served as 4-H leaders in both Missouri and Illinois. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting and playing the piano. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Linda Shutwell of LaHarpe, and James and Ruth Shutwell of LaGrange, Mo.; three granddaughters, Brenda Bringey and husband Scott of Geneseo, Ill., Angela Solter of Fowler, Ill., and Melissa Shutwell of LaGrange; one step-granddaughter, Jennifer Witt of Jerseyville, Ill.; four great-grandchildren; three step-great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, one brother, one sister and her parents. Visitation was Sunday, December 11, 2005, at the Banks & Beals Funeral Home inLaHarpe. Funeral services were Monday, Decmber 12, 2005, at Banks and Beals Funeral Home in LaHarpe with Rev. Bruce Goettsche officiating. Burial was in the LaHarpe Cemetery. A memorials may be made to the LaHarpe-Davier Health Care Center, the LaHarpe Ambulance Service and the LaHarpe Union Church.