Shirley Janezich

Shirley G. Janezich, 86, Willard, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, at Marshfield Medical Center in Neillsville. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Willard. Rev. Emmanuel Famiyeh officiated and burial will be held in the parish cemetery at a later date. Visitation was held at the church on Monday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service, with a Rosary service at 8:45 a.m.

Shirley Gertrude Lindner was born on April 14, 1938, in Greenwood, to Casper and Marie (Keller) Lindner. She attended St. Mary’s Catholic School and graduated from Greenwood High School in 1956. After completing her education, Shirley worked at Clark Electric Co-op until her marriage to Henry D. Janezich on May 30, 1958, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Greenwood. She farmed with her husband and worked as a nurse’s aide at Neillsville Memorial Hospital until retiring in the early 2000s.

She had many interests, but especially enjoyed woodworking, sewing, raising flowers, gardening, canning, cooking and spending time with her family and friends.

Shirley is survived by her husband, Henry, of Willard; four children: Bruce Janezich of Willard, Sandy (Lorne) Mackie of Richlands, N.C., Gail (Tom) Kelble of Plover and Brian (Marie) Janezich of Winona, Minn.; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; three brothers: Donald (MaryAnn) Lindner of Greenwood, LaVerne (Joan) Lindner of Loyal and Richard (Bonnie) Lindner of Greenwood; two sisters: Jeanette Sullivan of Dumfries, Va., and Dorothy Wessell of Sheboygan; one sister-in-law: Shirley Lindner of Loyal; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters: Elaine “Sis” Herdrich, Jacqueline “Jackie” Lindner and Irene “Boutz” Wilke; and two brothers: Carl and Arthur Lindner.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.cuddiefh.com. Cuddie Funeral Home, Loyal, is assisting the family with arrangements.

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