James Shelly Gooch Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of James Shelly Gooch of Burlington, Wisconsin, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on February 26, 2026 at the age of 71. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph Gooch and Ramona Gooch; and his siblings, Joyce Wermeling, Brenda Rizzo and Thomas Gooch.
He is survived by: his wife Diane R. Yonushatis; his children, Jeffery Gooch (Melitza), Joni Schultz (Robert), Joseph Gooch (Amy) and Jacob Gooch (Lauren); his grandchildren, Jordyn Schultz, Brooklyn Schultz, Jace Schultz, Evelyn Gooch, Nora Gooch, Mia Gooch, Maddux Gooch, Jonah Gooch and Emma Gooch; his sisters, Sally Hall (Joe) and Penny Andrews (David); and his brothers-in-law, Charles Rizzo and Leonard Wermeling. He is also survived by many extended family members and friends.
