Shirley Szatko

Shirley A. Szatko of Columbus passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2022, peacefully with family at her side at her home at Meridian Gardens.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 am Tuesday, June 14 at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church.  Visitation is on Monday from 5-7 pm at McKown Funeral Home with a Vigil service to follow visitation at 7:00 pm, also at the funeral home.  Visitation continues Tuesday morning from 9:30 am until service time at St. Bonaventure Church.  Interment is in All Saints Cemetery.

Shirley A. Szatko was born June 11, 1934, in Schuyler, NE to Franklin Louis "Louie" and Cecil (Spidle) Wilch.  She attended schools in Schuyler, Richland, and Columbus before moving to Rising City in 1950, graduating from Rising City High School in 1952.  Shirley worked at the Lyle Hansen Insurance Company prior to her marriage.  On May 28, 1966, she was united in marriage to Joseph L. Szatko at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shelby. Shirley then was a homemaker to her family and a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.  She took great pride in her gardening. Their loving marriage resided in Columbus for 56 years where they practiced their faith in God many years at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church. Recently, they spent loving years together at Meridian Gardens and Brookestone Acres.  She was a member of the Eagles Auxiliary.

Shirley is survived by:
Husband of 56 years Joseph Szatko of Columbus
Son David L. (Barbara) Jenson of Loveland, CO
-Grandchildren: Corey, Kristina, and Braden Jenson
-Great Granddaughter: Trissa Jenson
Son Jerome "Jerry" (Judi) Szatko of Omaha
-Grandchildren: Juliet, Jacqueline, Joseph, and Jacob Szatko
Sister-in-law Betty Wilch Crosby

Shirley is preceded in death by:
Parents: Franklin "Louie" and Cecil Wilch
Brothers: Bob, Bud and Leroy Wilch
Sister: Betty Saafeld
Great Granddaughter: Chloe Jenson