Shirley Pelz, 75, died June 11, 2011 at Golden Living Center, Wilson, Kansas. She was born June 24, 1935 at Hoisington, Kansas, the daughter of Frank and Mary (Schreiber) Pelz. A lifetime rural Hoisington resident, Miss Pelz was an active hands-on farm woman. Miss Pelz was a member of Hoisington Bible Church, Hoisington; and the National Rife Association. She was a markswoman and was passionate about her family, the outdoors, and was a former champion horseshoe pitcher. She will be remembered for her quick-wit, being good-natured and her fun-loving smile. Survivors include two sisters: Rosie Peschka, Wilson; and Kathryn Mater, Hoisington; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one sister, Eleanor Riedl. Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m., Monday, June 13, 2011 at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home. The Reverend Gary Clark will officiate. Burial will be in St. John Church Cemetery, Hoisington. Friends may call from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, June 12, 2011 and from 9:00 a.m. to service time Monday at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to Leisure Homestead, St. John, in care of the funeral home.