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Shirley Mae (Reed) Cook

Shirley Mae (Reed) Cook 78, Lena passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at home. She was born June 17, 1935 in Oconto to the late John B. and Margaret (Pillsbury) Reed. She graduated from Oconto High School in 1954. On May 14, 1955 Shirley married William "Bill" Cook of Lena at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Oconto. He preceded her in death on December 16, 2012. Together with their children they farmed their whole lives in the Lena area. She loved her children and grandchildren dearly and cared for them all. The family always enjoyed "Grandma's meatballs" at special occasions. Shirley was an active homemaker and throughout the years helped with her children's activities at school and at church. She was a member of St. Anne Catholic Parish, Lena and worked on the Town of Lena Election Board. Survivors include her 4 children Stanley (Janet) Cook, Sylvester "Salvo" Cook (special friend Connie), Scott (Janice) Cook, and Wendy (Mike) Klaus, all of Lena; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers Roger (Linda) Reed, Oconto; David (Charlotte) Reed, Pound; 2 sisters Joan (Harlin) Nowak and Cindy Reed, both Oconto; one sister-in-law Lucille (Ron) Reinert, Thiensville. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers John W "Jack" Reed and Dale Reed, Sr. Friends may call at St. Anne Catholic Church, Lena from 9-11 AM Saturday. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Saturday, December 7, 2013 at the Church with Father Celestine Byekwaso officiating. Rhodes-Charapata Funeral Home, Lena is assisting the family. Please visit www.rhodescharapata.com to express online condolences.