Shirley Pless Obituary
Shirley Pless of Pine City passed away Thursday, December 18, 2025 in her home at the age of 89.
Shirley Ann Tobeck was born February 19, 1936 to Ed and Mina (Wendroth) Tobeck in Meeker County, Minnesota.
She is survived by her son Duane (Yvonne) Pless of Circle Pines; grandchildren; Stephanie Ples, Daniel Peterson, Gerrett Hoecherl-Peterson, Kody Pless; other relatives and friends.
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents Ed and Mina Tobeck; and husband Elmer Pless.
There will be a private family interment at a later date at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the: Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City ~ Swanson Chapel
www.FuneralAndCremationService.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
665 3rd Avenue SW, Pine City, MN 55063
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