STADTLANDER, Shirley Irene (Paulus) 1934-2013

STADTLANDER, PAULUS

Posted By: COUNTY COORDINATOR
Date: 9/11/2013 at 14:24:14

Shirley Stadtlander

May 13, 1934 - Sept. 9, 2013

MASON CITY, IOWA — Shirley I. Stadtlander, 79, of Mason City, died Monday September 9, 2013, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota, after a courageous battle with cancer.

A memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, at Epiphany Parish - St. Joseph Catholic Church, 302 5th St. S.E., Mason City. Inurnment will follow in Elmwood - St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.

A visitation with public viewing will be held Wednesday evening Sept. 11, from 4-7 p.m. at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 3rd St. N.E., Mason City where the Rosary will be recited at 3:45 p.m. and a Scriptural Wake service will take place at 6:30 p.m.

Shirley Irene Paulus was born on May 13, 1934, the daughter of Philip and Thelma Paulus in a farmhouse near Rockford. She and her older sister, Marlys, attended Country School No. 4 through eighth grade before graduating from Rockford High School. During her early years Shirley enjoyed tap dancing and performing in tap recitals. She was crowned North Iowa Band Queen and Homecoming Queen her senior year.

On April 16, 1953, Shirley was united in marriage to Delbert “Digger” Stadtlander at Holy Name Catholic Church in Rockford; together they would share 56 wonderful years of marriage. Shortly after their nuptials Delbert was called to duty for the United States Army.

Shirley was very active throughout her life. In her younger years she enjoyed traveling with her family on various trips and vacations, as well as camping and fishing with her neighbors and friends. In later years she could be found playing cards, especially 500, or working on ceramics, always giving her projects to family and friends.

Shopping was also a favorite pastime of Shirley’s, on the weekends she delighted in going for shopping trips with her daughter and grandkids, and was always searching for the best deals!

For many years Shirley worked at Iowa Kemper Insurance Company as well as for Bob Walters. She then began working for Rick Ermer with whom she’d be employed with until her passing.

Shirley was a loving and devoted grandmother, always making time to attended the grandchildren’s band and choir concerts as well as sporting events. She will be remembered for her strong faith and sense of perseverance; she never gave up!

Those grateful in sharing in her life are her children, Scott Stadtlander, Mason City and Sheri (Mike) Voortmann, Mason City; grandchildren, Ben, Nick, and Katie Voortmann, Mason City; her sister, Marlys Crabtree, Charles City; and many nieces, nephews, extended relative and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Delbert.

Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 3rd St. N.E., Mason City. 641-423-2372. ColonialChapels.com

Source: Charles City Press website, Sep. 11, 2013