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Shirley Greske Obituary
(Nee Szerbat) Joined her husband, Robert, of 69 years, on Thursday, June 17, 2021, at age 89. Cherished mom of Gregory (Anita) Greske, Gail (Jim) Schaller and Gerilyn (Mike) Yanke. Loving grandma of Jimmy, Ryan, Lisa (Mark), Amy (Andy), Robert (Chantel), Alison (Aaron), Andrea (Jed), Jenna (Brendan) and 7 (soon to be 8) great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Jerry (Mary) Szerbat and the late Evelyn (the late Arnold) Zolinski. Shirley will be missed by special niece and Goddaughter, Shari Szerbat, sister-in-law, Dolores Kryll, and other family and friends.
Visitation will be held at OUR LADY OF GOOD HOPE PARISH, 7152 North 41st Street, Milwaukee, on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, 10-11AM. Mass of Christian Burial at 11AM. Entombment will be held privately at Holy Cross Cemetery. Memorials to AMDF (American Macular Degeneration Foundation) appreciated. Special thanks to the Aurora At Home Hospice team for their care and kindness.
Shirley was the rock of her family. Her no-nonsense guidance, sense of humor and undeniable dedication will be forever missed, but not forgotten.
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Jon Lane
June 22, 2021
I am so sorry I can´t be there to pay my respects to my friend and great person, and as well to offer condolences to that wonderful family. As you probably know, I miss Bob & Shirley quite a bit.
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Jim Dane
June 20, 2021
I am so sorry to hear about Shirley. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. I am sorry I will not be able to be with you on Tuesday. I will be with you in spirit! My Love to the family!
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