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Shirley Christian Obituary

Stoughton, WI - Shirley R. Christian, age 92, of Stoughton, WI (formerly of Evansville, WI) passed away on May 15, 2023, at St. Mary Care Center in Madison, WI. She is a graduate of Evansville High School of 1949. Shortly after high school she joined the Navy where she met and married a Marine, Jack M. Christian.

She leaves behind a son, Rex Christian; granddaughter, Leah Christian; great grandson, Logan Christian Schmacher and nephews: Gordon Bair, Jeff Bair, Doug Bair, Robert Bair and her niece Karen Hatlevig. She will be missed.

Visitation will be held on Monday, May 22, 2023, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Ward-Hurtley Funeral Home, Evansville, WI. Burial will follow at Maple Hill Cemetery with Military Honors to be held by Post 6905 Evansville Memorial Post. For online condolences please visit www.wardhurtley.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Gazette from May 17 to May 18, 2023.

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