Shirley A. Stopak, age 81, of Council Bluffs, passed away November 1, 2017 at her home. Shirley was born April 5, 1936 in Garner, Iowa to the late William and Stella (Halverson) McCormick. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1954. Shirley married Donald Stopak on December 1, 1956. They were blessed with four children, Kent, Kim, Karen and Kevin. Shirley worked for many years at Harry C. Crowl Company, retiring in 1998. She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, Altar and Rosary Society and worked countless funeral lunches. In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Stopak in 2004; grandson, Eric Wettengel; sister, Lois Richards and 2 brothers, Harold and Dean McCormick. Shirley is survived by her children and spouses, Kent and Lori Stopak of Council Bluffs, Kim and Bob Wettengel of Crescent, Iowa, Karen and Tim Wichman of Council Bluffs, Kevin and Beth Stopak of Papillion, Nebraska; 8 grandchildren, Jeremy Stopak, Jason (Megan) Wichman, Sara Stopak, Erin (Kyle) McKee, Joshua (Laura) Stopak, Meghan (Joe) Laughlin, Matt and Dan Wettengel, 7 great grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
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