Shirley Ann Wallis, age 99, of Kenosha, passed away peacefully at Hospice House on August 13th, 2024. She was born on June 9th, 1925, to the late Archibald and Myrtle (Hansen) McPhaul in Kenosha. Shirley graduated valedictorian from Mary D. Bradford High School in 1943. Shirley married Maurice Jackson Wallis on June 29th, 1946 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Kenosha. Shirley and “Jack” enjoyed 68 years of marriage. They enjoyed many years of travel with their family and friends. Shirley worked as a secretary at several local companies and retired to raise her children. She was an avid golfer, loved reading books, and doing crossword puzzles.
Shirley is survived by her children: Gary J. Wallis of Racine and Susan M. (Richard) Bolyard of Kenosha. She is further survived by 4 grandchildren, Clinton (Sherri) Wallis, Nicole (Jason) Laypath, Joel (Kaitlyn) Bolyard and Aaron Bolyard, 2 great grandchildren: Jason Laypath and Hayden Laypath.
She was preceded in death by her husband, her brother Roger McPhaul and her parents.
A visitation will be held at St. Therese Catholic Church (2020 91st St.) on Tuesday August 20th, 2024, at 10 A.M. A memorial Mass of Christian Burial will take place on the same day at church at 11 A.M. Inurnment will be private for immediate family at All Saints Catholic Cemetery.
The family requests no flowers or plants. Memorials in Shirley’s name to Stars and Stripes Honor Flight Inc. PO Box 867 Menomonee Falls, WI, 53052.
