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Shirley Laufenberg Obituary

Shirley C. (Schirmang) Laufenberg

March 20, 1940 - April 30, 2025

Shirley C. Laufenberg, age 85, of Waunakee, Wis., passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in Fall River, Wis.

A Celebration of Life will take place on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Springfield Inn, 6136 County Rd P, Dane, Wis. A private burial was held at Burke Cemetery.

Please share your memories at www.cressfuneralservice.com.

Winn-Cress Funeral Home

5785 Hwy Q, Waunakee, WI

608-849-4513
Published by Madison.com on May 4, 2025.

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Kenneth Annen

December 3, 2025

So sorry to the family for your loss I didn't know or I would've been there for the celebration.

Kenneth Annen

June 17, 2025

My Condolences to the family.

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