Shirley Joyce Powers, 71, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 15, 2015. She was surrounded by her loving family.

Shirley was incredibly beautiful and caring. She was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother who will be deeply missed by all.

Shirley was the daughter of the late Wilfred and Iona Hartwig of Fort Atkinson, WI. She graduated from Fort Atkinson High School and cosmetology school in Madison. On May 9, 1964, Shirley married her devoted husband, Tom Powers at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Fort Atkinson. Together they lovingly raised their six children: Tracy (John) Fenlon, Valders; Tammy (Jim) Berner Powers, Greendale; Tom "Harry" (Tami) Powers, Manitowoc; Joe Powers, Manitowoc; Valerie (Keith) Klein, Manitowoc; and Seth Powers, Manitowoc. She was a very special grandmother to her six grandchildren: Forrest and Ireland Fenlon, Maverick and Maximus Berner, Mackenzie Powers, and Jhett Powers. Shirley is also survived by two sisters: Beverly Herrington and Debbie Fischer; two brothers: Doug Hartwig and Russell Hartwig; also other family and friends

The strongest and most amazing woman we will ever know has gone to Heaven to look over us.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 20, 2015 at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand – 1416 Grand Avenue, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Dave Pleier. Cremation has taken place at the Harrigan Parkside Crematory and Chapel. The family will greet relatives and friends at the church on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 11 a.m.   Online condolences may be sent to www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com

The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorials in Shirley's name.