Shirley A. Hefty age 82, of Monroe, spread her wings and flew with the angels on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at the Monroe Clinic Hospice Home surrounded by her loved ones, following a long battle with dementia. Shirley was born on February 27, 1940 in Green County as one of eight children to Conrad “Connie” and Margaret (Patterson) Hefty. She graduated from Monroe High School in 1959 and worked as a CNA at Pleasant View for many years. Following her retirement, Shirley cared for her parents and brother, Billy. She had resided at Caring Hands in Brodhead until moving to the hospice home this June. Shirley’s favorite time was Christmas and made sure all her nieces and nephews had a present. 

She is survived by a sister, Patricia Mader of Shullsburg; brother-in-law, Clifford Brown of Janesville; sister-in-law, MaryKay Hefty of Janesville; several nieces and nephews, Sandee (Dave) Lewis of Cherry Valley, IL  (daughter, Jennifer), Stephen Hefty (Sarah) of Edgerton, Meg (Mike) Matray of Chicago (children, Allison and Ben), Debbie (John) Schroeder of Gratiot (children, Jeff and LouAnn), Cheryl (Terry) Blosch of South Wayne (children, Casi (Tristen) and Cody), Susan (Gary) Smith of Shullsburg; her uncle, Leo (Bea) Patterson of Juda; and several cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, Connie (1994) and Margaret (2000); brothers, James “Roger” (1979), Kenneth (2012), Thomas (Donna) (2014), William “Billy” (2018); sisters, Dorothy Brown (2016), Margaret Mary (Jesse) Bahler (2007); and nephews, Michael Bahler (1988), and Charles “Chuck” Brown (2000).

Private family graveside services will be held Monday, August 15, 2022 at Calvary Cemetery, Monroe, with Chaplain Shirley Kelter officiating. A memorial fund will be established in Shirley’s name. The NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, Monroe, is assisting the family. Condolences may be shared at www.newcomerfuneralhome.net