Service Details
Services for Shirley M. Ten Cate will be held in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Saturday, April 24, 2021, at Eleven O’ Clock in the morning with Rev. Dr. Warren Williams officiating. Visitation will be in the funeral home from 9:00 A.M. until the time of the service. Burial will follow in West Lawn Memorial Park.
Memorial Suggestions
The TenCate family has suggested memorials to the American Diabetes Association, the South Shore Fire Department, or the Sturtevant Police Department.
Mrs. Shirley A. Ten Cate, 84, of Sturtevant, passed away at Ascension Columbia-St. Mary’s in Milwaukee, on Friday, April 9, 2021. She was born in Zion, Illinois, on July 23, 1936, the daughter of the late Silas and Helen (Nee: Johnson) Dryer.
On June 14, 1958, she was united in marriage to Stanley A. Ten Cate. He preceded her in death on September 2, 2020. She had been employed as the head teller for the Racine County National Bank. Later, she was employed by Rudd Lighting for over 25 years, retiring in 2011. Mrs. Ten Cate lived her life cherishing her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Surviving are her children, Sue (Jeff) Baker, of Sturtevant, Scott (Dianne) Ten Cate of Franksville, Sherry Bloom of Lecanto, Florida, Stephen (Kathy) Ten Cate, and Stuart Ten Cate, all of Sturtevant; grandchildren, Jeremy and Deekeena Rhode, Jennifer Scholla, Amy and Chad Thur, Ryan Ten Cate, Jessica and Jordan Benish, Jacob (Becca Meyer) Baker, Adam Baker, Steve (Tess Cannon) Ten Cate; great-grandchildren, Isla and Holland Rohde, Lilly Scholla, Cody (Ryan) Bailey, Braedon Thur, Parker and Paxton Benish; brother, Richard ( Jean) Dryer, of Libertyville; brother-in-law, Robert Gillings, of Zion, Illinois; sisters-in-law, Ginny Dryer, of Antioch, Illinois, Carol Moroney, of St. Clair Shores, Michigan; cousin, Betty Stried. In addition to her parents and beloved husband, Mrs. Ten Cate was preceded in death by her grandson, Austin Ten Cate; her sister, Sharon Gillings; brother, Robert Dryer; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Howard and Darlene Ten Cate, and Thomas Moroney; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Saralene and Harry Ten Cate, and cousin, Donna Sayle
Susan Ruud Stover says
My sincere sympathies to someone special. Susan Ruud Stover
April Small says
So very sorry for your families loss of such a wonderful woman. She will surely be missed but never forgotten. Rest easy knowing that she is watching over all of you with her husband by her side. Sending you all my hugs and prayers.
Christine Muhlenbeck says
I was fortunate to have work with Shirley for many years at RUUD. She was a very sweet person and loved her family so much. Her grandon Steve is a friend as well, her daughter Sue was a school mate as well
Sympathies to the Ten Cate family.
Tina Nissila says
So sorry for your loss worked with Shirley all those years at Ruud & more she was well known in Sturtevant .God Bless her 🙏 ❤
Dr. Glenn Geurts says
Sorry for your loss
Deborah Call says
My heart is heavy with sadness for your loss. Your mother,( and father), were two of the sweetest people I ever had the pleasure of knowing. May your memories comfort you.
Rick and Susan says
She treated us like her own. She was special in so many ways. We are going to miss her greatly. We love you mom.
Love you
Ginny Dreyer says
I was blessed to have her as my Sister-In-Law she was terrific ❤ we did alot if things together with her Mom and the Family I loved her and she’ll be truly missed by all God Bless my thoughts and prayers go out to her and her family friends and loved one’s love you and God bless 🙏 ❤
Caro Dalziel says
I am so sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful friend. Knowing she is at peace will give you a lot of comfort. She will be truly be missed. God is holding her in the palm of His hand.
Marlene Mill Evans (cousin) says
I am sad that another one of my dear cousins has passed. Many happy memories of special times with Shirley and our relatives. I think especially of a Dreyer Reunion that took place at Turkey Run State Park in Indiana. My sincere condolences to you, her children, that have just recently lost your dad and now your mom. May all who mourn her passing know that Shirley’s faith in the Lord brought her into His arms.