Shirley Stoltenberg

DeForest – I, Shirley Stoltenberg, passed away August 31st, 2025. I was born in Lodi December 5, 1931, to Ed and Dorothy (Babcock) Pulsfus. I attended K-12 in Lodi schools, graduating in 1949. In my senior year I met a wonderful man. We were married June 2, 1951. We had one son, Danny. I worked for Madison Drug Co., Beauty Supply, and Benjamin Plumbing Co. I went once a month with 4 friends for breakfast and played cards with 8 friends once a month. I also liked to go on day trips but most of all I enjoyed going dancing with Harold.

I am survived by my daughter in law Cam, grandson Michael L (Katrice), Great grandson Michael T, Step-great grandchildren Shelby and Casey McKernan, Sister in laws Marie Vent, Elaine Podoll (Keith), Louise Hamre.

I was proceeded in death by my husband Harold of 65 years, My son Dan, My parents, brother Ernie, brother David (Carol) Pulsfus, Brother in laws James Stoltenberg, Sam Hamre, Sister in laws Betty Pulsfus and Dorothy Stoltenberg, niece Tracy Hamre.

I wish to give thanks to my grandson Mike, who came over almost every day, Carol for coming once a week, and Marty who was always ready to take me to appointments, Barb and Larry for their visits, Keith, Elaine and Louise for lunch after service at church, Stoltenberg nieces and nephews, Pulsfus nephews, Pastors Schwertfeger and Scott for visiting.

A Funeral Service will be held for me at 11:00am on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Zion Lutheran Church, W6906 County Rd K, with Pastor Scott Schwertfeger and Pastor Jacob Scott presiding. A visitation will take place from 9:00am until the time of service also at the church. Lunch will be served after the service at the church. Memorials may be made to Zion Lutheran Church. To view my obituary and leave a memory, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com.

Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services
Windsor/DeForest Chapel
6924 Lake Road
608-846-4250