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Margaret Strysick Obituary
Strysick, Margaret S.
HUSTISFORD - Margaret Shirley Strysick, of Hustisford, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, at Clearview Nursing Home and Rehabilitation, at the age of 95 years. Shirley was born in Chicago, Ill., on Aug. 29, 1925, to Jim and Alice Stickel. She graduated from high school and then attended St. Ann's Nursing School in Chicago.
Shirley married Gerald Strysick on Aug. 3, 1951. In 1958 the family moved to Hustisford as they purchased Hustisford Lumber and Supply. Shirley's nursing career included various nursing positions, along with 20-plus years at Clearview Nursing Home. Shirley was always interested in education, returning to college as an adult student and being a school board member for 30-plus years for Hustisford School District. She had also been a member of the Hustisford Lioness club and a 4H leader. Shirley was a devout Catholic. Her religion and prayer was very important to her. She was an active member of the Human Concerns committee and Right for Life. One of her many written prayers was "What matters is that we stay within the Lord's divine grasp. Let's go on for God." Shirley enjoyed spending time at their lake cottage with family. Other hobbies included making rosaries, knitting, and playing solitaire.
Shirley is lovingly remembered by her children, Barbara (Jim) Szopinski, Mary Strysick, Margaret Yoakum, and Dave (Carol) Strysick. Grandchildren included Claudette Baruth, Charmaine Strysick, Bradley Strysick, Kendall (Jacqueline) Strysick, Valerie Strysick, Jerry (Tammy) Strysick, Carla Strysick, James (Nancy) Szopinski, Mike (Lisa) Szopinski, Chris (Pete) Puleo, Paul (Pam) Szopinski, Sherri (Ezra) Spitzer, Jenny McKitrick, Christopher Yoakum, Paula (Christoph) Walters, and Benjamin (Purity) Strysick; along with 26 great-grandchildren; and many friends.
Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald; sons, James and Terrence; son-in-law, Sylvester Yoakum; her parents; and sister, Mary.
Visitation will occur on Monday, Jan. 25 from 10:30 am till noon, with a Mass to follow at ST. MATTHEW'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Neosho, Wis. Due to COVID, masks and social distancing are required. Shirley will be laid to rest at Calvary Cemetery in Fond du Lac, Wis.
A Celebration of Life picnic will be planned for Shirley's birthday, Aug. 29, with further information later.
The Berndt-Ledesma Funeral Home-Hustisford is serving the family. Your online condolences may be placed on our website, www.berndt-ledesma.com
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Kathy Leonhardt
January 14, 2025
Aunt Shirley was always one of my role models in life. I was blessed to have known her.
Kathy Leonhardt
January 25, 2021
So sorry to hear about Shirley passing. I always enjoyed her company. She was a great person.
Judy Schaefer
January 24, 2021
My deepest sympathy, she was a wonderful person!
Rita Clavadatscher
January 23, 2021
My condolences to the family. Shirley was a kind and generous woman. She was always a busy lady and interested in so many areas. I feel fortunate to have known her.
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10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
St. Matthew Catholic Church (Neosho)
148 W. Lehman St., Neosho, WI 53059
Jan
25
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12:00 p.m.
St. Matthew Catholic Church (Neosho)
148 W. Lehman St., Neosho, WI 53059
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Berndt-Ledesma Hustisford Funeral Home136 N Lake St, Hustisford, WI 53034
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