Shirley Mercado Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Shirley Mercado of Hudson, Wisconsin, whose life came to an end on April 17, 2026 at the age of 81, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Shirley Mercado to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Howard Kinzler and Mildred Kinzler (Kapaun); her sister Sharon (Frankie E. Hays); and her nephew Frankie E. "Bubba" Hays, Jr.. She is survived by: her daughter Linda Mercado; her son-in-law Jeff Whitbeck of Hudson, Wisconsin; and her siblings, Rev. Dale Kinzler of Fargo, Charlotte Knittel of Fargo, Don Kinzler of Fargo and Kristi Hays (Frankie Hays, Jr.). She is also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews.
In 1966, Sharon and Shirley were presented with the Outstanding Young Women of America Award by President Lyndon Johnson for their important contributions to the government.
