Shirley Molkenthine

Shirley A. Molkenthine, 72, of Plymouth passed away unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, October 5,
2019.
Shirley was born in Fond du Lac, a daughter to the late Henry and Florence (Schultz) Kutz. She attended
schools in Campbellsport. On May 2, 1971 she was united in marriage to Walter Molkenthine at St.
Michaels Catholic Church in the town of Mitchell. Walter preceded her in death on January 11, 1999.
Shirley had been employed in various occupations and places including, Regal Ware, the Waldo Apple
Orchard local motels and the Sheboygan Press. Many of her occupations involved caring for others
through the VNA and Companion Care. She also babysat and would cut grass and shovel snow for
others.
Shirley loved working on crafts which included plastic canvas and making afghans and blankets. She also
enjoyed helping anyone that would ask for help. She was very grateful for the many friendships she had
in the Country View Trailer Park.
Shirley is survived by her daughter, Laura Molkenthine of Madison; her sisters, Eleanore (Larry) Diels of
Eden, Darlene (Wayne) Jeziorske of West Bend, Dorothy (Don) Atchison of Fond du Lac, Elsie (Roger)
Strassman of Campbellsport and Linda (David) Strobel of Waupun; her brother Leo Kutz of Fond du Lac;
her sister-in-law Joanna Levenglick of New York and a brother-in-law, Andrew (Carol) Molkenthine of
Plymouth. Nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends also survive. Along with Walter and
her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers, Gordon Kutz and Harvey Kutz; a sister, Malinda
Kutz; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Walter and Josephine Molkenthine, her brothers-in-law, Leo,
Michael and Harry Molkenthine and a sister-in-law, Rosie Manderle.
A Memorial Service for Shirley will be held 1 PM, Saturday, October 12 at Wittkopp Funeral and
Cremation Service with Rev. Dennis Van Beek officiating. Inurnment will be in St. Michaels Cemetery in
the town of Mitchell. Family and friends may gather at the funeral home, 123 South St., Plymouth on
Saturday from 11 AM until the time of service at 1 PM.
Memorials in Shirley’s name are preferred
Online condolences may be expressed at www.wittkoppfcs.com