Shirley A. Voecks

NORFOLK – Funeral service for Shirley A. Voecks, 88, of Norfolk will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, February 8, 2024 at the Stonacek Funeral Chapel in Norfolk. Pastor Eric Gradberg will be officiating the service. Interment will be held at Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery, Norfolk. Visitation will be 4:00-7:00 p.m., Wednesday, also at Stonacek Funeral Chapel in Norfolk. Shirley passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024 at the Heritage of Bel-Air Nursing Home in Norfolk. Stonacek Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Shirley was born on September 8, 1935 in Madison County, Nebraska to Herbert Edward and Nelly Mae (Ranney) Walmsley. She was baptized and confirmed at Christ Lutheran Church in Norfolk. Shirley attended grade school at rural District #82, rural Battle Creek, then attended and graduated from Norfolk High School in 1954. She married Vernon Voecks on June 24, 1954 at the Neligh Courthouse. After marriage, they farmed until 1960 in Madison, Norfolk, and Battle Creek. They then moved to Norfolk 1960 and Shirley worked at Prenger’s and Avon. They enjoyed traveling to the West coast and Texas in their mobile home. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, canning, camping, crocheting, cooking, studying her family history. She loved spending time with her family. She was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church, Norfolk, past member at Christ Lutheran Church, Norfolk, V.F.W. Women’s Auxiliary, and the Genealogy Club. Survivors include her husband Vernon Voecks of Norfolk, daughter-in-law Cecelia Voecks of Norfolk, 4 grandchildren Jason Voecks of Neligh, Cory (Claire) Voecks of Pilger, Carrie (Chris) Knull of Battle Creek, Charles (Sarah) Voecks of Norfolk, 13 great-grandchildren, and 6 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son Larry Voecks, parents Herbert and Nelly Walmsley, brothers Howard and Roy, sister Elsie Hilkemann, and great-granddaughter Angel Knull. Musician will be Hannah Cmeyla. Casket bearers will be Cory Voecks, Charles Voecks, Chase Knull, Bentley Voecks, Lucas Ellenberger, Micah Ellenberger. Condolences may be expressed to the family on-line at www.stonacekfuneralchapel.com.

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Shirley A. Voecks

September 8, 1935 - February 2, 2024