Shirley Ann Peterson passed away on August 8, 2017 at Saint Mary's Care Center in Madison, Wisconsin. She was born on July 21, 1935 in Ironwood, Michigan, the daughter of Catherine (Viher) and Dominic Longhini. She attended Newport School and graduated from Luther L.WrightHigh School in 1953. Over the years she also lived in Denver, Colorado, Long Island, New York, Wausau, Wisconsin, and Madison, Wisconsin. Family and faith brought great joyto Shirley. She is survived by her four children, Nan (Jim Stangel) Peterson, Scott (Kathy)Peterson, Todd (Gwynne) Peterson, andChris (Mark Davis) Peterson; sixgrandchildren, Lindsay (Joel) Stafford, Daniel ( Shelley) Peterson, Justin (Elizabeth Dennison) Stangel, Griffin Stangel, Siena Casanova, and Maya Casanova; two great grandchildren, Collin Scott Staffordand Cooper Arthur Stafford; threebrothers, John (Jack) (Greta) Longhini, Anthony (Kay) Longhini, and Dominic Jr. (Sandi) Longhini;many nieces and nephews;former spouse,John Gerald (Jerry)Peterson and sister-in-law, Helen Peterson. A special thank you for the long-time friendships of many, especiallyGeri Slock, Sharon Sullivan, and Anne D. Peterson. She was loved immensley and our memories will foreverbe treasured. She was always supportiveand so proudof her family;lovingthem unconditionally.Her love and vastknowledge of football and basketballamazed us; she was a true fan of the WisconsinBadgers and Green BayPackers. Her horse, and numerous pets over the years added to the family memories. The family wishes to acknowledge and thank Dr. Huang, the staff at the Heart Failure Clinic, and staff of Saint Mary's Care Center for their care andsupport. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 19, 2017 at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Ironwood. Fr. Robb Jurkovich will be the celebrant. Shirley''s family will receive relatives and friends one hour prior to the mass in St. Joseph''s Family Room on Saturday. Inurnment will be in the Riverside Cemetery in Ironwood.