Shirley Walczak

Shirley Ann Walczak, 88 years young passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, February 15.

Shirley was born on December 27, 1936 in Harvey, Illinois. Shirley worked as a 911 Police Dispatcher for 11 years. Upon leaving the police department, she followed her dream of moving to Florida, where she worked at the Marriott Orlando World Center for the 10 years she lived there. Upon moving back to Eau Claire, she worked for Markquart Motors for 20 years, retiring at 80 years young.

Her family meant everything to her. She was loved more than anything by her entire family and her precious Yorkie named Keesha. As per Shirley's wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral.

She is survived by her daughter Jean Walczak, son Mark (Kelly) Walczak and daughter Diane Defouw, her Grandchildren, David Walczak, Alyssa (Brock) Kosmosky, Brooklyn (Allen) Turner and her Great Grandchildren Addison, Noah, Victoria, Olivia, Molly, Brody and Carter.

Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family. Online condolences may be shared at www.cremationsociety-wi.com.