Therese A. Shelven, nee Hefele, of Riverside, age 87. Beloved wife of the late Gerald; loving mother of Julia Rastelli, Patrick Shelven, Nancy Shelven and the late Timothy Shelven; proud grandmother of Nicholas, Gabriella and Analisa Rastelli and Joseph and Sam Shelven; dear sister of the late Francis (late Jacqueline) Hefele; fond aunt of Jennifer Wald, Michelle Biver, Anne Sommers and Peggy Marshall. Therese was a longtime teacher. She was a graduate of Michigan State University and Rosary College. Therese skated with the Ice Capades for many years, touring all over the country with them. She was an exceptional quilter and made them for her family and friends; she loved to garden, bake, cook and spend time with family, especially during family dinners. Family and friends will be received at the Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home, 10501 W. Cermak Rd., Westchester on Friday, March 7, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. All to meet Saturday. March 8, 2025 at St. Mary Church, 126 Herrick Rd., Riverside for a 10:00 a.m. Funeral Mass. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Misericordia Home (www.misericordia.com) appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the Original Kuratko Family – Brian D. Kuratko, Funeral Director. For info 708-F-U-N-E-R-A-L.