Shirley A. (Krokker) Stengel

Southbridge...Shirley Anne (Krokker) Stengel passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 1st, 2022 at the age of 84.  Born in Lansing Michigan, she was the daughter of Florence and Steven Krokker.

In September 1956, she enlisted in the US Army and lived life as a proud veteran. While Shirley was employed at Commerce Insurance in Webster for many years, her true passion was letting her creativity soar through sewing and crafting. She was a regular at local fabric stores and ensured her grandchildren had uniquely designed, personalized Christmas stockings every other year. 

Shirley is survived by her daughter Patricia Dufresne, her grandchildren Heather Dufresne Caban, Elizabeth Lazo Singh, Ashley Lazo, Samantha Lazo, John Dufresne, Jacob Lazo, and Hannah Lazo as well as her nieces Tami Risner, Trina Jecks of Michigan and good friends Donald and Karen Dufresne. Shirley also had 6 great-grandchildren she adored and will forever be known as“Mrs Clause” to Solomon, Sebastian, Sammi, Olivia, Salvatore and Zuri. 

Shirley is predeceased by her daughters Lisa Lazo and Barbara Pease, her son Fredrick Pease, and her sister Kay Boyd.

Burial services with military honors will be held Saturday, November 26th at twelve o’clock in the afternoon at Oakridge Cemetery in Southbridge.

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