ELKHORN – Shirley M. Pancratz, age 91, of Elkhorn passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at her home in Elkhorn. She was born in Evanston, IL on May 19, 1931 to Elmer and Martha (Becker) Musgrave. Shirley was united in marriage to Frank “Biff” Pancratz on March 24, 1951 in Park Ridge, IL. Biff passed away on May 3, 1996. Shirley was an active member of Southern Lakes Evangelical Free Church in Elkhorn. Shirley enjoyed watching golf and football. She loved her Green Bay Packers. Her favorite pass time was reading her Bible and listening to the Christian channels on her radio. Talking and spending time with her family was dear to her heart.
Shirley is survived by her daughter, Rochelle (David) Buzlea, of OK; her sons; Jim Pancratz of Elkhorn, and Bob (Janet) Pancratz of AZ; daughter-in-laws, Joan Pancratz of FL and Orpha Pancratz of Darien; son-in-law, John Wright of Delavan; 18 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
Shirley is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Biff; a daughter, Sandra Wright; two sons Paul and Rick Pancratz; and her brother, Elmer.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at Southern Lakes Evangelical Free Church, N6686 Hwy 12 in Elkhorn. Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the service on Tuesday at the church. Burial will take place at St. Andrews Cemetery in Delavan.
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