Shirley Ann Hanchette, 79, of Delavan, died Sept. 5, 2013. She was born March 11, 1934, in Watertown, N.Y. to the late Michael and Frances (Dunkelberg) McCarthy.
She married William D. Hanchette in 1951 in Brownville.
After marriage, the family resided in a number of areas including Connecticut, New York, Minnesota and Wisconsin. Since moving to Delavan in the early 1970s and before retiring in 2000, She alternately worked in and managed the deli of local area grocery stores including Schmalings, Sentry Foods, and Piggly Wiggly where she worked to ensure high levels of service.
She was a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church, Delavan.
Shirley dedicated her life to raising and supporting her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She worked full time while still managing to run a household complete with home cooked meals, attending school events, and a variety of other activities that her kids and grandkids were involved in. Shirley was a true Christian who quietly gave of herself and faithfully served others her entire life.
The family wishes to thank the incredible staff of Heartland Hospice for their excellent care and help along this journey as well as all of the dedicated physicians and nurses at UW Hospital and Mercy Health System.
Survivors include her husband; sister, Margaret Thomas, Hilton, N.Y.; children, Mike, Steve (Carol), Kathy Cascanet, Mary (Jim) Brellenthin, Paul, Peggy (David) Byrd, Janet (Dennis) Trombley, Billy (Kathy), Tom (Bridget), and Lisa (Mark); 23 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren on the way.
She was further preceded in death by a sister, Eileen Johnson.
Services were Sept. 7 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Elkhorn. A burial service will take place at a later date in Brownville.
Donations may be made to the Harold Johnson Food Pantry at St. Andrew Church.
Monroe Funeral Home, Delavan, assisted the family.
