Shirley Learn Obituary
Shirley Ann Learn, age 88 of Janesville, WI passed away at the Agrace Hospice Inpatient Unit in Fitchburg, WI on October 7, 2025. Shirley was born on March 26, 1937 in Jefferson, WI, the daughter of John Krizsan and Adeline (Drager) Krizsan. She married Charles Learn who preceded her in death. During her lifetime, Shirley worked as a farm wife and at Maurice’s Clothing Store at the Beloit Mall. She is a member of Central Lutheran Church in Edgerton.
Survivors include her children; Dan (Anne) Learn, Christine (Tom) Feggestad; grandchildren, Josh (Jenelle Nelson) Learn, Christopher (Kia) Feggestad; great-grandchildren, Sid and Ella Learn, Otto Feggestad; nieces; and her special friend of the past 10 years, Brian Yeomans and his daughters, Christine and Jill. Both Shirley and Brian often remarked that it was the best 10 years of their lives. In addition to her husband and parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her siblings, Jack, Bill & Bev.
A special thanks to SSM Health St. Mary’s Janesville Hospital and a grateful thank you to Agrace Hospice, Fitchburg.
Per Shirley’s request no services will be held. Memorials may be made to Agrace Hospice in memory of Shirley. Shirley’s family is being assisted by HENKE-CLARSON FUNEAL HOME & CREMATORY. Online condolences may be sent to www.henkeclarson.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1010 N Wright Road, Janesville, WI 53546
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