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Shirley Grimm Obituary

Grimm, Shirley K. Passed away July 29, 2015 at age 84 after a brief illness. Beloved wife for nearly 64 years of former Wauwatosa Alderman Bernard. Loving mom to Ronald (Barb), Karen (Tony Malovrh), and Jeff. Grandma of Laura (Josh), Kassandra, Bradley, Nicholas and Kolton. New great-grandma of Madelyn Kate. Sister of Jane (the late Len Staska and the late Len Meacham) of Tucson. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Elizabeth Hofmeister and brother, William and his wife, Shirley. According to her wishes, Shirley has been cremated. A Memorial Gathering will be held on Sat., Aug. 15, 2015, from 10AM until the time of the Memorial Mass at 11AM, all at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 7474 Harwood Ave., Wauwatosa, with a reception to immediately follow at the Wauwatosa Lions Club, 7336 St. James St., Wauwatosa. Donations to the Alzheimer's Association or your favorite charity requested.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel from Aug. 2 to Aug. 5, 2015.

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Ken Krueger

August 15, 2015

God grant Shirley eternal rest and let the perpetual light shine upon her.

Our sympathy and condolences to Bernie and Family.

The Krueger's

August 15, 2015

Sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time. With deepest sympathy, Margaret LeDoux

Mari Otto

August 15, 2015

I would like to send my heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your loved one. I wish I could take away your pain. Just please know I am thinking about you and praying for comfort for your family.

Colleen Werner

August 5, 2015

Shirley was one of our best neighbors. We will miss her. We have a lot of wonderful memories from the time our girls were growing up. My you be at peace sweet lady. Love to all of you.

Alzheimer's Association of Southeastern Wisconsin

August 5, 2015

On behalf of everyone here at the Alzheimer's Association - thank you so much for thinking of us at this time of loss to your family. Memorial donations made in Shirley's name will be put to immediate use serving families and supporting research. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tom Hlavacek, Executive Director

Leslie Flynn

August 2, 2015

So very sorry for your loss.

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Memorial Events
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Aug

15

Memorial Gathering

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St. Bernard Catholic Church

7474 Harwood Ave, Wauwatosa, WI

Aug

15

Memorial Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. Bernard Catholic Church

7474 Harwood Ave, Wauwatosa, WI

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Jelacic Funeral Home and Cremation Service

5639 West Hampton Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53218

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