Shirley June Stotko

Shirley June Stotko, née Beichel, passed away on October 1, 2026, in Denver, Colorado. She was born on June 7, 1934, in Highland, Illinois, and lived a long life marked by devotion to family and the steady grace of a well-lived journey.

She was educated at Highland High School and continued her studies at St. Luke Hospital School of Nursing, a path that reflected both discipline and compassion. Those who knew Shirley will remember a woman of quiet strength and enduring presence, whose life was anchored by the people she loved most.

At the heart of Shirley’s life was her family. She is survived by her husband, Norbert Stotko, with whom she shared the enduring bond of marriage. She also leaves her daughter, Courtney Shughart, and her son-in-law, Loren Shughart. Shirley’s love extended warmly to the next generation through her grandchildren, Avery Shughart and Samantha Shughart, who carry forward her memory with pride and affection. She is also survived by her sister, Nancy Fenton, whose place in Shirley’s life remained an important and cherished one.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Zena Mildred Beichel and William Otto Beichel, whose lives and love formed the beginning of her own story.

A graveside service will be held on October 30, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. at Fort Logan National Cemetery, 3698 South Sheridan Boulevard, Denver, Colorado 80236.

Shirley June Stotko will be remembered with love, gratitude, and deep respect. Her memory lives on in the family she treasured and in the lasting impression of a life gently and faithfully lived.