Shirlee was born on August 2, 1931, in Sterling, the daughter of Howard and Effie (Schmitt) Livingston. She married Paul E. Wolf on October 13, 1952, in Sterling. He preceded her in death on May 13, 1991. Shirlee managed Sterling Towers, worked at General Electric, and then retired from Libertyville Towers. She then worked at Rock Falls Public Library for 12 years. She was a part of Project Vital, where she taught English, and she was also a past member of the East Coloma School Board. Shirlee enjoyed reading and singing. She was a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church and was in the choir.
Survivors include her daughter, Paula (Skip) Hahn of Cortland, VA; her three sons, Mark A. Wolf (Sherry Frey) of Rock Falls, Michael (Jennifer) Wolf of Mesa, AZ, and Tim (Maria) Wolf of Virginia Beach, VA; two sisters, Maxine Graham and Jean (John) Koehler; three brothers, Darrel Livingston, Paul Wikoff, and Roger Wikoff; eight grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, and one sister, Judy Feit.
Cremation rites have been accorded with the McDonald Funeral Home and Crematory in Rock Falls. A memorial Mass will be held at a later date. For condolences, please send to Mark A. Wolf, 1013 Harbor Drive, Rock Falls, Illinois 61071.
