Shirley Ralles, (nee Ekonomos) 90, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2009. Beloved wife and best friend for 67 years to the late John G. Ralles. Loving mother of Katherine (John) Sellas and the late Christine (late George) Koulianos, Daughter of the late Thomas and Katherine Ekonomos; cherished grandmother of Christine (Pete) Stathopoulos, George (Connie) Sellas, Deno (Amy) Koulianos, John Koulianos and Suzanne (John) Tsatoros; Proud great grandmother of nine; sister to Helen Pappas and the late Peter (Teddy) Ekonomos; Fond Aunt of many nieces and nephews. To our beloved mother and adored Yiayia, we thank you for all the great memories, we will miss you. Your memory will be eternal. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Greek American Rehab & Nursing Center 220 North Fisher St, Wheeling, IL. 60090. Visitation will be on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 from 4:00-8:00 PM with a prayer service at 7:00 PM at Kish Funeral Home 10000 Calumet Ave. Munster, IN. Funeral service will be on Wednesday at 11:00 AM at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 7021 Hohman Ave. Hammond, IN. Interment, Elmwood Cemetery, Hammond, IN.