Shirley J. Milligan Straub
Shirley J. Milligan Straub, 84 of Sharpsville died Friday, September 15, 2023 at The Waters of Tipton. She was born in Beaver City, Nebraska on August 3, 1939 to George “Jock” and Violet (Alloway) Milligan. After the loss of her mother, Shirley was raised by her stepmother, Dolores Milligan. Shirley married Dan Straub on November 10, 1979. She had lived in Elwood and Kendallville as well as Sharpsville. She graduated from high school in Anselmo Nebraska.
Shirley worked many years at St. Clair Glass in Elwood. Other employment opportunities included Union State Bank, the optometry field and she spent some time working in retail. She was well known for her beautiful singing. She sang for many occasions throughout the community. She loved singing at her church and leading worship. Shirley was a member of the Order of Eastern Star and had been a 4-H leader for many years. She was a wonderful seamstress and cook. She spent many hours on clothing projects. Often she would be found reading, a pastime she greatly enjoyed. She loved her family and friends, especially her grandchildren, always putting others ahead of herself. She was a sports enthusiast, rooting for the Chicago Cubs, Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Purdue Boilermakers.
Survivors include her husband Dan, children Chris Trimble of Tipton, Cheryl Guyer and friend Chris Dixon of Sharpsville and Laura (Billy) White of Indianapolis. Siblings are Ron Milligan (Devra) of Alaska, Bill Milligan (Cindy) of Kansas, Lynn Pugsley (Randy) of Nebraska and Cindy (Phil) Thalken of Nebraska. Shirley has six grandchildren, Madison Guyer, Tanner Guyer, Kirby (Brittany) White, Jake White, Tegan White and Tilly White. Several nieces and nephews as well as great nieces and nephews round out the family. She was preceded in death by one brother, Mike Milligan of Nebraska.
Funeral services will take place on Monday, September 25 at 7:00 p.m. at Young-Nichols Funeral Home with Pastor John Mansur presiding. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until service time on Monday.
Memorial donations may be made to The Shriner’s Hospitals for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607 or the Howard County Special Olympics c/o Linda Lauderbaugh, 2707 N. Dixon Road, Kokomo, Indiana, 46901.
Young-Nichols Funeral home is honored to assist the Straub family in their time of need.
Brother Dan. So sorry for your loss, Shirley will be greatly Missed.
Don & Genny.
A mother and grandmother hold her children and grandchildren’s hands for a while and their hearts forever.
She is clothed with strength and dignity and laughs without fear of the future.”
—Proverbs 31:25
We love you mom and grandma
So sorry for your loss LT. I can remember Shirley went to a concert w all us girls from the Credit Union. I think we saw Rod Stewart. Fun time ! She will be missed ! Hugs
Tammi Delph
So sorry for your loss LT. I can remember Shirley went to a concert w all us girls from the Credit Union. I think we saw Rod Stewart. Fun time ! She will be missed ! Hugs
Tammi Delph
Cindy, Phil, Kaila, Kyle
I’m so very sorry to hear about the loss of Shirley. She was a sweetheart and such a wonderful person to have met when Cindy joined the Thalken family. Our prayers and love are with you all.
All of our Love and Prayers,
The Thalkens
So sorry for your loss Brother Dan, you and the family will be in our prayers.
Dan and families, I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences,sympathy and prayers for all the families.
Chris and Cheryl
I am so sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of your mom. Wonderful lady. She always made staying over with my cousins fun. Hugs and prayers
Love, Teresa and Ted
Dan, My memories of Shirley go back to you being our neighbor on Mott Street in Kendallville. She was a ball of fun! I hear her laughter when I close my eyes and she was always working on a project. She loved sewing and cooking just like I made a career out of it. Either mom or Shirley were walking back and forth with a new dish to try. What great friends you have become throughout the years!! Shirley was truly blessed to have Dan by her side all these years. Dan even up to the day she passed you were there helping her eat, A true dedicated man to his wife who I have learned to look up to as a wonderful husband in sickness and in health. Love ya Dan.
Dan, Chris, and Cheryl,
Your Mother/Wife always brought laughter and smiles on our faces and mind. We enjoyed listening to sing. What a wonderful voice! Our condolences to you and your families.
So Sorry Dan. Prayers for you and your family.
Dan and Cheryl, I am so sorry to hear about Shirley. What a great person, so much fun to talk to. I did not know until it was too late to be at the visitation. I would have been there. My thoughts and prayers for you both.