Shirley A. Marek

Shirley Ann Marek, 89, of Jefferson passed away peacefully on July 5, 2026 at Sunset Ridge Assisted Living in Johnson Creek.

Shirley was born on June 19, 1937 to Clarence and Hazel (Wiegand) Windl in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. Shirley graduated from Jefferson High School in 1955. After High School, Shirley attended college to pursue getting an Associates Degree in Nursing. Shirley was a nurse at Fort Atkinson Memorial Hospital for several years and took great pride in caring for all of her patients.

On May 16, 1959 Shirley married Richard F. Marek and together they raised 5 sons. In Shirley’s free time she enjoyed gardening and helping on the family farm.

Shirley is survived by her sons Kevin (Susan) Marek, James Marek, Mark (Katherine) Marek, Alan (Christen) Marek, grandsons Corey (Katlyn) Lynd and Zephyr Marek; great-grandchildren, Cooper and Kinslee; niece Mary (Dennis Tande) Manering.

Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Richard F. Marek, parents Clarence and Hazel Windl, and Son Keith.

A Memorial Service for Shirley will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, August 1, 2026 at St. John's the Baptist Catholic Church (324 E. North Street, Jefferson, WI). Visitation will be held from 9:00AM until the time of the service.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to American Cancer Society. https://raiseyourway.donordrive.com/campaign/Shirley-Marek-Memorial-

Schneider-Michaelis Funeral Home is proudly serving the family.