Shirley Beecher

OREGON-Shirley A. Beecher, age 79, of Oregon passed away on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016, at Agrace HospiceCare. She was born on Jan. 11, 1936, in Madison, the daughter of LeRoy and Bernice (Lau) Kohn. Shirley married Robert Beecher on Jan. 29, 1955 in Reeseville, WI. Shirley worked for many years for the State of Wisconsin at the UW Hospital/Clinics. She was an active and long-time member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Madison and most recently at St. John's Lutheran in Oregon. Shirley supported her grandchildren in their many activities and was an active volunteer of numerous organizations. She loved nature, spending time at the cabin and especially enjoyed the time spent with her family. Shirley is survived by her daughters, Cindy (Rusty) Marshall and Kim (Jerry) Jannusch; son, Curt (Cheryl) Beecher; grandsons, Mathew (Amanda Hein) Popp and Reven Marshall; granddaughters, Cati Beecher, Carlee Beecher and Kristin Marshall; great-grandson, Rashad Marshall; brothers, Rodney (Barb) Kohn and Delvin (Darlene) Kohn; and many nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband in 2003. Funeral services will be held at ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH, 625 E. Netherwood, Oregon, at 11 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 11, 2016, with Pastor Markquart presiding. Visitation will be held at the church from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016, and from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Monday. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Agrace HospiceCare or St. John's Lutheran Church. Happy Birthday Mom, Grandma, and Nana. Celebrate well with Dad! Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson Oregon Funeral & Cremation Care 1150 Park Street (608)835-3515