Shirley Ann Hoelscher
June 14, 1937 ~ July 6, 2025
Shirley Ann Hoelscher, 88, of Osage Bend, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025, at Stonebridge Villa Marie surrounded by her family.
She was born June 14, 1937, in Jefferson City, the daughter of George and Agnes (Hentges) Mertens.
She was united in marriage on May 5, 1962, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Wardsville to Irvin Leo Hoelscher who survives.
Shirley was a loving homemaker to her husband and two children. She was a member of St. Margaret of Antioch Catholic Church in Osage Bend. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting, gardening, cooking, helping her husband on the farm, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Survivors include her son, Danny (Angie) Hoelscher, Osage Bend; a son-in-law, Tom Luebbering, Westphalia; four grandchildren, Zachary (Jessica) Luebbering, Nathan (Katie) Luebbering, Abbey Hoelscher (fiancé Austin Radmacher), Ben Hoelscher; four great grandchildren, Penelope Luebbering, Prescott Luebbering, Piper Luebbering, Posie Luebbering, and one more on the way; five siblings, Sr. Margaret Mertens, PA; Helen Welch, St. Martins; Fred (Rosie) Mertens, Wardsville; George (Barb) Mertens, St. Martins; John (Beth) Mertens, Wardsville; Annie (LeRoy) Bisges, Wardsville; and two sisters-in-law, Dorothy Veit, Jefferson City; and Lucille (Richard) Welschmeyer, Freeburg.
She was preceded in death by two daughters, infant Jean Marie Hoelscher; Lori Luebbering; two brothers, Charles Mertens and Kenny Mertens; and her in-law’s, Sr. Rose Virginia Hoelscher, Clarence and Mildred Hoelscher, Herb and Catherine Bruemmer, Robert Welch, and Clarence Veit.
Visitation will be 8:30-10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 10, 2025, at St. Margaret of Antioch Catholic Church in Osage Bend. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. James Finder officiating. Burial will follow at St. Margaret of Antioch Catholic Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to St. Margaret of Antioch Catholic Church.
Services entrusted to Trimble Funeral Homes – Jefferson City. trimblefunerals.com
Services
Visitation: Thursday, July 10, 2025 8:30 am - 10:30 am
St. Margaret of Antioch Catholic Church
12025 Route W
Jefferson City, Missouri 65101
Mass of Christian Burial: Thursday, July 10, 2025 10:30 am
St. Margaret of Antioch Catholic Church
12025 Route W
Jefferson City, Missouri 65101
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I’m so sorry for your loss of you Mom/Mother-In-Law/Grandma. May you find comfort in the memories that you have made with her. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family….Hugs!!!
Irvin, Danny & family
I am so sorry to hear of Shirley’s passing. She was such a sweet lady. I waited on her at Capital Savings & Loan. I also worked with Lori. Shirley will be greatly missed. Shirley always had a smile on her face. With deepest sympathy.
Norman & Brenda Forck
Sorry to see this. I’m sorry for your loss.
Irvin & Family
I am so sorry to hear of Shirley’s passing. I met Irvin & Shirley when Irvin worked with my dad, Bob Bemboom, at the Cole County Court House. I think Shirley made a crocheted name for almost everyone in our family! We lost touch after my parents passed, but if you’ve met Irvin & Shirley – you’re not going to forget them – great people. Shirley will be missed by many as she met everyone with a smile on her face. I’m sure their will be many tears of sadness, but also tears of joy talking and reminiscing about Shirley today and in the days to come. My thoughts & prayers are with all of you.
Joyce (Bemboom) Whittle