Shirley Juntti, age 63, of Cambridge died November 16, 2018 at Prairie Senior Cottages in Isanti. A Celebration of Life will be held at 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, NOVEMBER 27th at Strike Life Tributes in Cambridge with a time for visiting from 5:00 P.M. until the service starts at 7:00 P.M.
Shirley Juntti was born July 1, 1955 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Hjalmer and Esther (Kynsijarvi) Juntti. She grew up in Stanchfield and attended school in Braham. After high school Shirley attended the University of Minnesota and began her career in the computer field. On October 27, 1984 she was united in marriage to Thomas Jakubiec. They lived in Minneapolis and Anoka before moving to Cambridge 26 years ago where they raised their son, Matt. Shirley loved the outdoors, fishing, hiking and the many family camping trips to Namakan Lake in Voyagers National Park. Shirley also enjoyed sewing and volunteering at Cambridge Elementary School.
Shirley passed away November 16, 2018 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Dementia at the age of 63 years, 4 months and 15 days. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Shirley will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Tom; son, Matt; siblings, Catherine Skalicky, Virginia Hasser, Marilyn Black (Vern), Robert Juntti (Janelle), and Diane Roberts-Lethaby (Jeremy); and by other relatives and friends.
Wanda Miskavige says
I never knew the Shirley in that picture but I did get to be pretty close to know the Shirley that lived at Praire Senior cottages. She was so loving. My sisters and I tried to love on her while we were there visiting our mom always in fact the week my mom was resting up for her journey to Heaven Shirley kept us busy with her loving touch. Witnessing her husband there every day with her was beautiful. I will miss her but know she is clear minded in Heaven with the Lord and my mom and her are once again loving on each other. God Bless so sorry for your Loss
Deborah Nystrom says
I am so sorry for your families loss. Thinking of you Cathy.
Mari Bostrom says
I am proud to say I was friends with Shirley while she worked in IT for Isanti County. She always talked about her family and their vacations. She spoke about her big dogs and the items it has chewed up. She was always excited to talk about Matt and when he was coming home to visit. I know leaving her job here at the county was very sad for her and she was missed by so many. She was such a loving, compassionate person and will be greatly missed. I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for all of you.
Yvonne Sievert says
Shirley was such a pleasant and kind hearted person. She helped me several times with computer issues while she worked for Isanti County. My sympathies to your family. Prayers for your comfort and peace.
Tony Buttacavoli says
I too worked with Shirley over the years at Isanti County. She was not only our IT support but a positive and fun person to work with and befriend . We are thinking of her and her family. Take care and peace and comfort to her family.
Richard Faber says
Wishing well of you and your family in this time of loss. Please accept my deepest and most heartfelt condolences.
David Steinert says
Our thoughts, prayers and condolences to you Tom and son Matt. We were sincerely sorry to hear of Shirley’s passing.
Jean Steinert says
Sincerest condolences to Tom and family.
Lesley says
Shirley will be missed at the cottages. I adored the hugs and kisses from her! I still find myself looking for her.She’s free of pain now and with the angles . She will be well taken care of there! From all of us–to all of you. God bless. stop by the cottages for a friendly hug and a talk.
Julie says
I enjoyed taking care of Shirley she made me laugh. I really do miss her.. prayers and lots of hugs Tom and Family!!