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SHIRLEY J. GRONLUND VALPARAISO, IN

Shirley J. Gronlund, “Flick”, of Valparaiso, formerly of Hobart and Chicago, passed away September 11, 2013 at St. Mary’s Medical Center at the age of 83. She was born December 31, 1929 in Chicago, IL to the late Bjorn and Fern Hoff.

Shirley is survived by Byron, her beloved husband of 64 years; daughters: Susie (Glenn) Mikaloff, Gail (Mike) Ritter, and Carol (John) Retz; 13 grandchildren: Kristin Bodkin, Karin Breitenstein, Elissa Hejduk, Jason Mikaloff, Kyle Mikaloff, Kevin Mikaloff, Kris Patterson, Ryan Ritter, Jason Ritter, Adam Ritter, Randi Cox, Josh Retz, and Lauren Retz; 12 great grandchildren: Natalie, Nesta, Coasten, Cali, Joshua, Alex, Ava, Sylvia, Katherine, Ethan, Deagan, and Landon. Preceded in death by her parents.

Shirley was an active member of Sons of Norway Trollhaugen Lodge. She was a teacher at Liberty Elementary School in Hobart; a member of Augustana Lutheran Church; a lifelong church choir alto; and president of South Shore High School Class of 1948 (Chicago). Shirley was a leader in everything she did. She was known for her beautiful smile and positive outlook on life. She will certainly be missed.

Funeral services for Shirley will be held Sunday, September 15, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at Augustana Lutheran Church, 207 Kelly Street, Hobart. Visitation will be Saturday, September 14, 2013 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at Augustana Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Augustana Lutheran Church Foundation. Rees Funeral Home, Hobart Chapel assisted with arrangements. For information please call (219) 942-2109 or go online at www.reesfuneralhomes.com.

Published by The Times from Sep. 13 to Sep. 14, 2013.

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