Shirley Jean

Schwartz

Shirley (Hallers) Schwartz of Kenosha passed away on Thursday, November 12, in Kenosha in the loving company of her husband George Schwartz and her children. Her thoughtfulness, kindness, compassion, and gentle heart touched many lives.

Born in Hillsboro, Illinois she was the oldest child of the late Margaret and Noble Hallers. Her family moved to Kenosha in 1942 where she attended Columbus Elementary, McKinley Junior High and graduated from Mary D. Bradford High School.

Shirley enjoyed a fulfilling career that took her from Wisconsin to Southern California and Arizona. In 1996, she returned to Kenosha and joined Sanmina as Executive Assistant to the President, remaining there until her retirement.

In 2005 she met and married George Schwartz Jr. Their story began much earlier when they first met as first graders at Columbus Elementary. George often calling her the love of his life; they shared many adventures together, including winters at their condo in Sun City, Arizona.

Shirley loved interior decorating, fashion, reading, and drawing. Affectionately known as “the fashionista” by her coworkers, she had a natural eye for style and design.

Shirley treasured her family. She is survived by her husband, George; her children, Vickie (Mike) Matusek of Kenosha, Terri Rosko of Phoenix AZ, and Michael McCloskey of Pleasant Prairie; grandchildren, Kevin (Nayana) Matusek, Jeremy (Thuy) Matusek, Adrianne Rosko, Justin (Gina) Rosko; great grandchildren, Joey and Jake Rosko and Jacob, Jonathan, and Noah Matusek; stepchildren George Schwartz III (Gina) and Suzanne (Chris Taddei).

She is also survived by her sisters Delores Klacan of Mt. Pleasant WI, Lois (Kay) Ruffalo of Palm Springs, CA, nieces, Chris Poorman, Susan Madsen, Julie Klacan, and special niece Lisa Buckley.

She was preceded in death by her youngest brother Kenneth Hallers, and her parents Noble and Margaret Hallers.

A memorial service will take place on Saturday, December 5, at 11 a.m. at St. Matthews Episcopal Church, (5900 7th Ave in Kenosha). Family will receive visitors beginning at 10 a.m.