Shirley M. Lepow, 101, Kewaunee, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2026, with her family by her side. She was born in Waupun, WI to the late Roy and Ruth (Ruenger) Cook. Shirley married James F. Lepow on March 1, 1947, at Holy Communion Lutheran Church, Racine. James preceded her in death on February 18, 1994.

Shirley grew up in Waupun. After graduating from high school, she moved to Racine where she and James raised their family. After his passing, Shirley moved to Kewaunee in 1994. She had a variety of careers over the years; one being working for the Union Newspaper in Racine. She loved to knit and work on her needlepoint. Shirley was a volunteer at the Kewaunee County Jail Museum for a number of years and won volunteer of the year in 2019. 

Shirley is survived by two sons, Steve Lepow, John Lepow; three grandchildren, William (Terri) Lepow, Shannon Barger, Elizabeth Lepow; five great grandchildren; one sister, Audrey Pedersen; many nieces, nephews, and great nieces, and great nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James; her parents; two daughters-in-law, Linda Lepow and Joni Lepow; two brothers, Richard Cook, and Curtis (Arivilla) Cook; and brother-in-law Harold Pedersen.

A visitation will take place Thursday, October 8, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Kinnard Funeral & Cremation Services, Kewaunee. A prayer service will take place at 5:45 p.m. with Pastor Mark Kinney officiating. Burial at a later date at West Lawn Memorial Park, Racine.

Kinnard Funeral & Cremation Services is assisting the family. Online condolences can be shared at KinnardFCS.com.