Shirley Ann Goetsch, age 83 of 605 Loueda Street; Gladstone, passed away on Saturday morning, December 4th, 2010 at home with her family near her.
Shirley was born August 13th, 1927 in Evanston, Illinois to Henry and Ottillia (Zettler) Dricker and was raised in the Evanston area and attended school there. After attending Monroe School , Shirley graduated Evanston High School and she later completed four years at the National Teacher College in Evanston where she received her teaching credentials.
Shirley was united in marriage to Ira A. Goetsch on April 23rd, 1948 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Glenview, Illinois and together they raised two children.
Shirley and Ira permanently moved to Delta County in 1983and they were active members of the First Lutheran Church in Gladstone.
In addition to her devoted husband, Ira, Shirley Goetsch
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Dear Ira and family: I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember when you and Shirley first came to Gladstone and to First Lutheran Church. Your love for each other and your deep faith has always been a great witness for us all. Shirley will be greatly missed.
Jana Aho
Gladstone, MI
Ira and Family,
We were so saddened to learn of Shirley’s passing. She always had a smile and a good word for us. We will miss her greatly!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of your family. We came down to Florida for the winter last week so we can’t be there for Shirley’s funeral.
Gods Peace be with you,
Sincerely,
Al and Dolly Salmi
Lake Worth, FL
The staff at the Buck Inn would like to send our love and prayers for the Goestsch family. Shirley will be missed by all who knew her.
God Bless,
The Staff of the Buck Inn
Becky Lake (Buck Inn)
Escanaba, MI
Dear Ira , Debbie, George, Steve and all of the rest of the extended family,
Gretchen and I are so very sorry to hear of the loss of Shirley. It is heartbreaking and sad when one so close passes on, but from what we have been told, she had been suffering for some time. It is a blessing now that her suffering has now come to an end and now the celebration of her life may commence, We know there will be sadness in the days ahead, but take comfort that she is now watching over us all and is a part of the energy that surrounds and protects us every day.
I will join you all on Thursday and will share hugs and good wishes with you all then. Please accept our deepest and most heartfelt sympathies.
Steve and Gretchen Bachner
Mundelein, IL