Shirley A.
Borgie
- Memorial Visitation
- Heritage Funeral Homes (9200 S. 27th St. Oak Creek) on Wednesday, May 6th, from 10-11:30am with a service to start at 11:30am
- Memorial Service
- Heritage Funeral Homes (9200 S. 27th St. Oak Creek) on Wednesday, May 6th, from 10-11:30am with a service to start at 11:30am
Shirley A. Borgie
(December 14,1935-April 20, 2026)
Shirley Borgie of Oak Creek, Wisconsin passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026, at the age of 90. Loving mother to Debbie (Tom Brudnicki) Borgie, Bobbie (Steve) Marek, Tammy (the late Jerry) Johanneck, stepmother to Debbie (Bob) Tice, Kathi (Greg) Baril, Sandi (the late Jim) Rogosienski. She was a devoted grandmother to Kaytie (Matt) Wolf, Chad (Katie) Marek, Jaimie (Justin Alford) Johanneck, Lindsay (Austin) Dunn, Liann (Nick) Liegler, Stephanie (Dean) Baril, Kayla (Matt) Anderson, Sean (Karolyn) Moss, Holly (Dylan) Baril, Brandi (Josh) Moss, and Emily (Brandon) Rogosienski. Shirley adored her great grandchildren, Ella, Oliver, Johanna, Juliette, Evey, James, Wyatt, Will, Cece, Ellie, Chase, Larabee, Emery, Jesse, Natalie, Jorden, Hunter and Wesley.
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents Gordon and Johanna Hunt, sister Audrey Thomas, first husband Gene Borgie, second husband Roger Rabska and great grandson Owen Rogosienski. She is survived by her brother Jerry Hunt and other friends and relatives.
Shirley was born in Thief River Falls Minnesota to Johanna and Gordon Hunt where she grew up on the family farm. After she married, she moved to Wisconsin and made her home in South Milwaukee, where she raised her family.
Shirley worked at Line Material for a few years before starting her career at Bucyrus Erie, where she remained until her retirement. Even after retiring, Shirley stayed active in the Old Timers Club, where she was able to stay connected to the friendships she formed throughout her years. Shirley was known for her strong work ethic, her sense of humor and the way she could brighten a room simply by walking into it.
As devoted as she was to her work, Shirley’s greatest happiness was being a mom and a grandmother. She created magical memories through her famous “grandma sleepovers” complete with ice cream sundaes and fun shaped pancakes that brought her grandchildren so much joy.
Shirley never met a stranger. She had the gift of turning acquaintances into friends and friends into family. Her home was always open and she made everyone who visited feel welcome. Her unique laugh, the kind you could hear before she entered the room, will be deeply missed. It was the sound that was always heard at countless gatherings, and it will always be a reminder of the joy she brought to so many people.
Shirley will be remembered for her warmth, her caring generosity and witty personality.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Creek Side Terrace in Oak creek where Shirley resided for the past 2 years. She was cared for like family with love and kindness. We would also like to thank Preceptor Hospice.
We are grateful for the exceptional care she received from all of their staff.
Memorial celebration will be held at Heritage Funeral Homes (9200 S. 27th St. Oak Creek) on Wednesday, May 6th, from 10-11:30am with a service to start at 11:30am.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital or The Wisconsin Humane Society.
I worked with Shirley for years. One of my fondest memories was the year she made a sponge cake for my 40th birthday – yup you guessed it, it was a Sponge! Loved her and will miss her.
I have known Shirley for 35 years. I worked with her from 1991 up to the time she retired in 1999 but continued our friendship outside of work. During this time we became close friends to the point that we were “Best Friends”. She had such a unique personality that her co-workers were drawn to her, so much so, that she was able to pull off practical pranks and jokes on them. And her laugh—so unique and contagious—I’ll never forget it! Becoming Best Friends didn’t just include working together—we became very close outside of work too, attending each other’s family’s special events like birthdays, grandchildren’s births, baptisms…the list goes on. I can’t imagine life without my Bestie, but I know she will always be with me in spirit. I will always smile remembering all our happy memories together. Love You Shirley and will always miss you!