SHIRLEY SPLINTER
December 30, 1937 - June 04, 2011
Obituary
Splinter, Shirley A. Shirley A. Splinter, age 73, of Neenah, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 4, 2011, at her cottage in Eagle River. Shirley was born December 30, 1937, in Milwaukee, the daughter of Oliver and Marie (Scheunert) Dunst. She was a graduate of Shorewood High School and attended cosmetology college. Shirley was employed as a CNA in Home Health Care prior to her retirement. Shirley had a wonderful sense of humor and was very talented in many things. She was an outstanding oil painter and mural artist, and had her work featured in the Rose Bowl parade. She sold her artwork at flea markets and loved going thrift store shopping, decorating with her unique finds, baking and gardening. Shirley loved her home in Eagle River and always looked forward to spending time there with her critters". The chipmunks, deer, raccoons, and even a bear or two were regular visitors. Pontoon boating and fishing were favorite activities while up North. Survivors include her five daughters: Terry Lynn (Steve) Atkins, Stoughton; Linda Marie (Dan) Witt, Neenah; Laurie Ann Brusky (Jeff Klundt), Neenah; Michelle Jo Weber (Bill Rath), Menasha, and Stacy Eckert, Neenah; ten grandchildren: Dan, Ben (Samantha), Bill (Melissa), Eric, Megan, Seth, Zach, Brandon, Jeremy, and Kyra; two great-grandchildren, Nick and Sadie; a sister, Sue (Ken) Berndt, Cedarburg; a brother, James Scheunert; and several other extended family members. She was preceded in death by her parents and son-in-law, Sgt. Stephen B. Eckert. The Funeral Service for Shirley will be Thursday, June 9, 2011, 7:00 p.m., at Neenahs Westgor Funeral Home, with Rev. Martin E. Ruge officiating. Visitation will begin Thursday at 4:00 p.m. until the hour of the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, a memorial in Shirleys honor is being established. Shirley is deeply loved by her daughters and will be missed by all. The family would like to thank Affinity Health Care and Fresenius Dialysis for their care given to Shirley. Westgor Funeral Home 205 W. Doty Ave. Neenah 722-7151 Online condolences at: www.westgorfuneralhomes.com
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Stacy Eckert
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Mom I love and miss you but I know you are with our Lord and Savior and that is where you wanted be.
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laurie brusky
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Mom,I love and miss you so much. I picked out the brightest star in the sky last night, that was you! As time went on the star slowly faded, I knew you had to go, God and the angels were calling you.You truly are in a better place.And you will always be the brightest star in my life! Love you,Laurie
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Cindy Gall
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Aunt Shirley, we will miss you! May God comfort your family in this incredible time of sadness. Love and hugs! Tom, Cindy, Brayden and Cassidy Gall (we will always think of you as we look at the portrait of Mocha you painted so sweetly - she'd love it if you'd toss her the ball, and a couple treats up there!!)