Shirley Ann Zoellick

Shirley Ann Zoellick, 93 of St Cloud, MN, formerly of Hampshire, IL, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2024 at Mother of Mercy nursing home in Albany, MN. Born November 2, 1931 in Waukesha, WI daughter of James and Irene (Perra) Taylor. Lived in Maple Lake MN, then prior to high school moved to Illinois, and graduated from Palatine High school class of 1950. Married Marvin Zoellick on October 28, 1950 and recently celebrated 74 years of marriage. They farmed from 1950 to 1981, she worked at Sears for 15 years and a member of Trinity Lutheran church in Hampshire, IL. Shirley was an avid bowler with over 40 years in leagues, tournaments, and along with husband Marvin, ran their own tournament for 33 years. She enjoyed doing puzzles, playing board games and assorted card games. She thoroughly enjoyed winning when especially playing Marvin. She loved to dance, play albums, and sing along to music of polkas, waltzes, and the “old” country music. Had an assortment of hobbies from baking, cooking, canning, sewing, playing the organ on the farm and enjoying time with grand and great grandchildren. Loved to be adventurous, traveled throughout the United States and even Hawaii on their 25th wedding anniversary. Attended numerous county fairs (riding the Ferris wheel) and watching horseshoe tournaments. Christmas was always her favorite time of year to decorate. She is survived by her husband Marvin, children Steven, Cindy (Colin) Fitzsimmons, Roger, Mary Beth, Scott (Kadie), and Brenda, 12 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Brother Floyd (Ginny) Taylor, and sister Amelia (Tootie) Kelsey-Zimmerman, along with many nieces and nephews. Sisters-in-law, Marliee (Marv) Taylor, Arliss and Carol Zoellick. She was preceded in death by her daughter Patsy Lee, both parents, brothers Robert, Marvin, Albert, Donald, Lester, sister Penny, and daughter-in-law Mara. A celebration of life will be held in Minnesota on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at the Resurrection Lutheran Church in St. Joseph, MN. Visitation at Noon, 12:30 pm service with lunch at 1:00 pm. For those not able to attend the service, it will be live-streamed on the church Facebook page and can be accessed through this link provided- https://www.facebook.com/share/1GqkyKjbLF/?mibextid=LQQJ4d The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to Mother of Mercy, Dr. Brever and Easton for all their compassionate care over the past four years. Also a thank you to Moments Hospice for their generous care. Another celebration of life will be held in Illinois at a later date. In lieu of flowers please make a memorial donation in Shirley’s name to St.Judes Research Hospital.

Shirley Ann Zoellick

November 2, 1931 - December 7, 2024