"Our deepest sympathy to you. We will always remember the July 4th picnics and the great food that your mom would bring. In later years, we met her several times at the Mn State Fair and had good visits with her. When your dad died, I saved his obituary card, and years later when David's dad died at age 101, everyone in the family agreed that "My Farm to Me is Not Just Land" was the perfect choice for him, also. Three years ago, friends of ours had our funeral director go back in his files to find that poem from the Murray funeral so that they could use it for her dad. Thank you much for sharing and reminding us that "through seed and swelling pod, I've learned to walk and talk with God."Sandra and David Murray"
In loving memory of
Shirley Ann Stock
July 24, 1929 - June 14, 2013
ST. CHARLES
Shirley Ann Stock, 83, of St. Charles died Friday June 14, 2013 at Golden Living Center in St. Charles.
Shirley was born July 24, 1929 in Dover to Emil and Ruby (Drake) Affeldt. In 1944 Shirley moved with her parents to the Golden Hill neighborhood of Rochester and graduated from Rochester High School in June of 1947. On September 25, 1948 Shirley married John C. Stock. They farmed in rural St. Charles and Shirley worked at Rush Products and Camera Art. John died in May of 2002.
She was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church in St. Charles, was a 4-H leader, involved in a home study group, served as a board member of St. Charles Senior Citizen group, volunteered at the nursing home and at the Winona County Fair.
Survivors include her son Jon Stock and his friend Pat Fenske of St. Charles, Pat's children and their families; Jeff and Melissa Fenske, Mark and Kim Fenske, Brenda & John Walters and Kevin and Mandy Fenske, her sister-in-law Marjorie Stock, three nieces and their families; Gloria Nickelson, Lila Brogan and Mary Ann Kachelski. In addition to her husband John she was preceded in death by a brother-in-law Larry Stock.
Funeral Services will be 11AmTuesday at St. Matthew Lutheran Church with the Reverend Larry La Dassor officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery at Dover. Friends may call from 5-8PMMonday at Hoff Funeral Service in St. Charles. They may also call one hour before services at the church on Tuesday.
Please share a memory of Shirley at her on-line Guestbook and view her Tribute Video when it becomes available at www.hofffuneral.com.
Tributes
"We had so many good times at John and Shirley's house. She always had the best New Year's Day celebrations. Never forget the homemade ice cream and her GREAT chocolate cookies with frosting. All our family celebrations included Uncle John, Aunt Shirley and cousin Jon. We will miss her but God has wrapped his arms around her and now she joins Uncle John and my Dad. Wonder if they have 500 card parties in heaven????"
"John and Shirley were great people and left a good legacy in the community for others to follow. I enjoyed serving them and enjoyed just knowing them."
"aunt shirley;I remember all the New Year Days celebrations we have had, and great home made icecream. The Stock girls always loved coming to the farm playing outside, and playing records with cousin John. You will be missed but never forgotten, we love you, and now give you to the angels. You, Uncle John and my dad can have some great times, and watch over us. Thank you so much for all you gave to everyone. Love you"