Shirley M. Runke Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Shirley M. Runke of Cosmos, Minnesota, who passed away on January 29, 2026, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Shirley M. Runke to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William Rittgers and Annette Rittgers (Lee); her husband George Runke Jr.; her sons, Dean and Daniel Runke; her brother David Rittgers; her parents-in-law, George and Rachel Runke; and her siblings-in-law, Shirley Runke, Janice, Gene Elam, Willard Runke and Raymond Groskreutz.
She is survived by: her children, Dale Runke (Jackie) of Ocala, FL, Debra Doesken (Mark) of Derby, KS and Darla Runke of Hutchinson, MN; her daughter-in-law Michelle Runke of Fayetteville, AR; her sister Darlene Groskreutz of Litchfield, MN; and her sisters-in-law, Judi Rittgers of Tulsa, OK and Lois Dahl (John) of Dassel, MN. She is also survived by Many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
