Shirley I.

Kurowski

Shirley I. Kurowski, age 91, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, in Bonduel. Shirley was born on November 5, 1935, in Gays Mills, Wisconsin, to the late Edward and Edith (Briggs) Zajicek. On June 4, 1955, she was united in marriage to Harry Kurowski in Fennimore, Wisconsin. The couple spent a wonderful 64 years together raising their children and making memories with their grandchildren and great-grandchildren before Harry’s passing in 2020. Shirley enjoyed playing cards, crocheting, sewing and baking especially her amazing cookies. She loved spending time with her family especially her beloved grandchildren. Shirley was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend and her hugs will be deeply missed.

Shirley is survived by her children, Cindy (Steve) Miller, Clifford (Alane) Kurowski, Cletus (Gloria) Kurowski and Corey (Jerilyn) Kurowski; grandchildren, Christi (Nathan) Conklin, Jodi (Robert) Linz, Eric (Colleen) Miller, Alex (Emily Rock) Kurowski, April (Jon) Einsig, Alicia (Jon) Kroening, Ashley (fiancé, Chris Born) Kurowski, Tonia (Adam) Sprague, Tia (Harlow) Arndt, Travis (Bella) Kurowski, Trevor (fiancé, Danielle) Kurowski, Trina (Wyatt Reinke) Kralovetz and Tyler (Kaylee) Kurowski; 33 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; siblings, Creola Peaslee and Mason (Carol) Zajicek; sister-in-law, Marlene Kurowski; and brother-in-law, Wayne Kurowski. She is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Shirley is preceded in death by her husband, Harry Kurowski; siblings, Harley, Blanche and Shelby; and parents, Edward and Edith Zajicek.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church in Cecil. Visitation will be held at Swedberg-Wendt Funeral Home in Bonduel on Tuesday from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm then again on Wednesday at the church from 9:30 am until the time of the service. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Meadow View Assisted Living and Memory Care and Moments Hospice for the wonderful care given to Shirley.

“I love you”