Shirley Elizabeth Cowling

Shirley Elizabeth Cowling, 84 of Delavan, Wi died Wed. April 22, 2015 at Mercy Hospital, Janesville,Wi after a very brief illness. Shirley was born Feb. 2, 1931 in Burlington,Wis the daughter of Mathew Nelson and Marie Gerloff. She married Jack J. Cowling in Lyons,Wi in 1950. Jack predecased her Dec. 2011. Shirley was a very active member of St. Andrews Catholic Church and was a daily Mass attender. She was a member of Am. legon Post 95 Axillary. She loved Bingo and a little gambling. Shirley valued her time with grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is survived by 1 son, Edward (Sharon) Cowling of Omaha, Nebraska, 4 daughters, Nancy (Tim) O'Neill of Delavan, Dr. Laure (Bill) Cribben of Delavan,Wi., Patricia (Chuck) Moser of Fluga,Minn. and Anita (Gordy) Petkoff of Darien,Wi. 3 brothers, Warren, Kenneth and Larry and 5 sisters, Penny, Bernice, Mary, Irene and Sharon. 10 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandson. She was predeceased by her husband, 5 brothers, and one sister. Funeral services will be 2pm Saturday, April 25, 2015 at St. Andrews Catholic Church with the Rev. Angel Anaya officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call one hour prior to services on Saturday. Memorials in Shirley's name to St. Andrews Church would be appreciated . Service Information Saturday, April 25th, 2015 2:00pm, St. Andrew Catholic Church 714 E Walworth Ave Delavan, WI 53115