Age 81 of South St. Paul

Preceded by parents, Sidney & Genevieve Thelen.  Survived by husband of 61 years, Lawrence; children, Carrie Van Horn, Sharon Van Horn, Christine Van Horn, Joan (Blake) Schenian, Todd (Sarah) Van Horn; grandchildren, Samantha Schenian (Sean Sloan), Jonathan, Joseph & Mikaela; great-grandchildren, Riley, Rooster & Rose; sisters, Joyce (Scott) Bruce, Sandra Thelen, also other relatives and friends.  Shirley provided daycare for over thirty years.  She enjoyed her grandchildren and was a devout Catholic.

Mass of Christian Burial 11 am Wednesday, March 16th at St. Augustine Catholic Church, 408 3rd St. N., South St. Paul.  Visitation 1 hour prior to Mass at the church. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery in Mendota Heights.