Shirley M. Kopecky, age 73, of Racine, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 17, 2024.

Shirley was born in Racine on February 1, 1950, a daughter of the late William T. and Ruth J. (nee: Sears) Andreason.

On April 1, 1967, in Racine, she was united in marriage to Joseph Kopecky Jr.

She was employed with Master Appliance for many years.

Above all, her family was the most important thing in her life. She was known by all as a kind and loving person.  Shirley was an avid Chicago Cubs fan, and she loved taking walks with her dog, Buddy.

Survivors include her sons, Joseph (Carrie) Kopecky III and William (Sophie) Kopecky; her grandchildren, Diana (fiancé Aaron Fundich) Kopecky, Rachel (Phil) Lux, and Vaughn Kopecky; her two great-grandchildren, Savannah and Donovan, and her sister, Diane (Brad) Esson.

Along with her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Paul J. Kopecky.

Service Details

There will be a Celebration of Life on Friday, January 26 ^th , at 4:30 P. M. in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home. Friends are invited to meet with Shirley's family on Friday in the funeral home from 3:00 P.M. until 4:30 P.M.