(nee Jacob) Shirley was born on June 7, 1929 and passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2014. Age 85 years. Loving mother of Jo (Terry Donovan) Mercurio, Vince and Tony Mercurio, and Al and Ruth Laube. Shirley was an open-hearted, loving mother, aunt, grandmother and great grandmother who had a feisty spirit and optimistic outlook on life. She is preceded in death by her husband Alfred Laube, her parents Walter Jacob, Ann and Irv Keller, brothers; Artie and Bobby Jacob and former husband Gus Mercurio. Further survived nieces, nephews, in-laws and friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home SUNDAY, September 7, 2014 from 12-2 PM. Funeral Services at 2 PM. Inurnment Woodlawn Cemetery. Shirley was a fun loving woman who found joy in helping others. She retired from a long career as a switchboard operator at St. Luke's Hospital in Milwaukee where she was cool under pressure and dependable. A long time resident of Bay View, Shirley lived in later years at Layton Terrace in Greenfield, then in Madison with her daughter and son-in-law, and finally at the Capitol Lakes Health Center. Shirley loved the South Shore Water Frolics, Festa Italiana, going up north, fishing, and a night out with the girls. She loved to be outside and watch birds and other backyard wildlife. She could sit for hours listening to her favorite singer Andrea Bocelli. Mostly she loved to be with her family. She wanted us to be good to our neighbor - believing that what goes around comes around. Mom, the laughter and love you poured into the world will surely keep on going. We will miss you dearly. Thank you to the friends and caregivers who have helped Shirley enjoy these last years especially the staff of St. Mary's Adult Day Health Center, Madison, Danielle Valvassori, Carol Holden, Heather Poster, Pauline Veith and Wendy Hutton. In lieu of flowers, please spend some quality time with an elder. Prasser-Kleczka Funeral Homes Bay View Chapel 3275 South Howell Avenue Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53207 414-483-2322