Shirley A. Longsine (Winton)
April 20, 1946 – December 27, 2025
On December 27, 2025, Shirley A. Longsine (Winton), lovingly known as Granny or Grandma Longsine, received her angel wings.
Shirley was born on April 20, 1946, in Stambaugh, Michigan, to James David Winton and Lillian May Winton. She graduated from Oshkosh West High School in 1964. On May 8, 1965, she married James S. Longsine, and although they divorced in 1977, they remained best friends throughout their lives—a bond that never faded.
In her later years, Shirley was blessed with a very special friend, Herb, who showed her unconditional love, patience, and companionship until their final goodbye.
Shirley dedicated her life to caring for others. She worked as a candy striper at Mercy Hospital, served as a CNA at Park View Health Center, worked in the dementia and Alzheimer’s unit at Sharehaven, and provided supportive health care within the community. Caring was not just her job—it was who she was.
At home, Shirley found comfort in the simple joys she loved most. She cherished time with her beloved cat, Sweetie, never missed an episode of General Hospital at 2:00 p.m. (faithfully followed by a nap), and took great pride in teaching her grandchildren and great-grandchildren how to write and spell their names. She enjoyed coloring, collecting angels and butterflies, watching the Green Bay Packers, and spending every possible moment with the people she loved.
Many didn’t know that Shirley also loved playing pool—and enjoying her “Cincinnati’s,” which, for those unfamiliar, meant a little bit of 7-Up and a whole lot of beer.
Shirley will be deeply missed by many, especially those lucky enough to remember her warm hands, back scratches, arm tickles, and—if you know, you know—the goose.
Shirley is survived by her children, Jimmy (Kelly) and Candi (Derek); her siblings, Robert (Gloria), Sandy (Eddie) and Carrie (Jimmy); her grandchildren, Andrew (Amanda), Erin (Mike), Justine, Kailey (Greg), Matthew (Erica), Ashley, Danny (Ashlee), Chad (Katie), and Amy; her nephews and niece, Robbie, Garret, Michael and Michaela; many in-laws; and many beloved great-grandchildren.
A service honoring Shirley’s life will be held on Tuesday, January 6, at 2:00 p.m. at Lake View Memorial Park, 2786 Algoma Boulevard, Oshkosh, Wisconsin. A celebration of life will follow at 100 Court Street, Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
She loved her family fiercely and unconditionally, no matter what. She will be profoundly missed and forever remembered.