Hanson, Shirley

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• Obituary: 19 Jul 2005; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
Bartels (Hanson), Shirley A.Shirley A. (Hanson) Bartels, of Appleton, age 67, died Saturday, July 1 6, 2005. She was born June 1, 1938 to the late Floyd and Edna (Vincent) Ha nson in Appleton. Shirley married Donald Bartels on August 29, 1955 and th ey enjoyed 45 years of marriage together. Don preceded her in death on Feb ruary 1, 2001. Shirley's home and family were the most important thin gs to her. She enjoyed spending time with her two dogs, Fallon and Bitsy a nd her birds: Cooper, Gizmo and Princess. Shirley was a secretary for t he CB Radio Club in Appleton and an avid country music fan.Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Donald J. and Joann Bartel s, Kaukauna; a daughter, Vickie Venus, Oshkosh; four grandchildren: Jessi ca Vincent, Tammy Venus, Stephanie and Andy Bartels, two brothers: Dave Ha nson, Freedom; Chuck (Debbie) Hanson, Appleton; and two brothers-in-law: N orman Bartels, Kaukauna; and John (Flo) Bartels, Freedom. She was preced ed in death by two sisters-in-law: Kathy Hanson and Ruby Bartels and a bro ther-in-law, Robert Bartels.Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday, July 20, 2005, from 4 p .m. until the Liturgy of the Word Service at 7 p.m. Deacon Robert Vince nt will officiate. Burial will be in Appleton Highland Memorial Park. A me morial fund is being established. Shirley devoted her life to selfless ser vice for others and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME537 North Superior Street

Shirley married Bartels, Donald 29 Aug 1955, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Donald (son of Bartels, William Dominic and Kessler, Ruth) was born 9 Feb 1936, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 1 Feb 2001, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]