Service Information
Shirley E. Kisling, age 90, of Sartell, formerly Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2020, at Country Manor Campus in Sartell.
Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 14, 2021, at 11:00 A.M., at Faith Lutheran Church in Hutchinson.
Gathering of Family and Friends will be held one hour prior to the service all at the church.
Obituary
Shirley Eileen Kisling was born on March 16, 1930, in Spooner, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of Carl and Lettie (Stuart) Peterson. Shirley was baptized as an infant on May 24, 1931, and was later confirmed in her faith as a youth on April 2, 1944, both at Faith Lutheran Church in Hutchinson, Minnesota. She received her education in Hutchinson, and was a graduate of the Hutchinson High School Class of 1948.
On September 12, 1970, Shirley was united in marriage to Charles Kisling at Faith Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. Shirley and Charles resided in Hutchinson and shared 44 years of marriage until Charles passed away on December 8, 2014.
Shirley was employed as a full-time bookkeeper at Dobratz, H. A. Sons Furniture in Hutchinson. She went to part-time in 1976 and later retired.
She was a lifelong member of Faith Lutheran Church in Hutchinson and was intrigued in conversations about Faith.
Shirley enjoyed traveling, gardening, and decorating. She enjoyed beautiful things and during her last few years loved coloring. Her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren were her greatest joy and she cherished the time spent with them.
Shirley became a resident at Country Manor Campus in Sartell, Minnesota, in May of 2017, to move closer to family. She passed away there on Thursday, March 19, 2020, at the age of 90 years. Blessed be her memory.
Shirley is survived by her:
Children, Cherri Gans (passed away November 2020) and her husband, Robert, of Sartell, MN,
Michael Kisling of Springfield, IL,
Gary Kisling and his wife, Kama, of Witchita, KS,
Neal Kisling and his wife, Terri, of Richland, MO;
Grandchildren, Kelli (Dan) Pederson, Nicholas (Molly) Kisling, Megan Kisling, Erica (Brad) York,
Erin (Shane) James, Ryan (Sarah) Kisling, Kyle (Megan) Kisling, Sally Ann (Jimmie) Nelson, and Kevin Kisling;
Great Grandchildren, Kayla, Kennedy, Bella, Liam, Avery, Brynn, Jase, Beckett, Philomena, John, Natalie, Manny, Damien, Faith, Angelina, Aaron, Sophia, Grayson, Shay, Emma, and Sloane;
Sister-in-law, Audrey Peterson of Litchfield, MN;
Many other relatives and friends
Shirley is preceded in death by her Parents, Carl and Lettie Peterson; Brother, Darrel Peterson; and Husband, Darrel Peterson.
Sandra Haugen says
Cheri, So sorry to hear of Shirley’s passing. Oh, the memories of growing up on James St. Before she moved to St. Cloud, I would occasionally see her at POP or sometimes at the grocery store and we would share stories. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Take care, Sandie Meyer Haugen
Marie says
My sympathies to you Cherri Mae and to your family. Hugs from our family to yours. Love Marie
SANDRA HAUGEN says
Sorry to see that Cherri has passed away also. Kelli, thinking of you and your family. Sandra Meyer Haugen