WEBSTER – Shirley A. Katrenak, 84, died Thursday, April 10, 2025 at home after being stricken ill.
She leaves 2 sisters, Nancy French and her husband Robert and their children Robert and Kim French, and Sally Carlson and her husband David Carlson, Sr. and their son David Carlson, Jr., all of Webster; a brother, Joseph Katrenak, Jr. and his wife Jeanne of Dudley and Aruba; Angie Goodney whom she raised; 13 godchildren; nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, and many friends.
She was born on January 15, 1941 in Worcester and raised in Webster, a daughter of Joseph Katrenak, Sr. and Wanda (Gulczynski) Katrenak. She graduated from Elizabeth Ollis Beauty Academy in Worcester. She lived in Webster most of her life.
Shirley owned and operated Shirley K.’s Beauty Salon in Millbury for several years. She then worked at Harrington Hospital in Southbridge as a transporter for 25 years, retiring in 2006.
She was a member of Saint Louis Church and the Saint Louis League of Catholic Women. She enjoyed music. She loved her nieces, nephews and godchildren.
Services will held privately at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours. Arrangements are under the direction of Sitkowski, Malboeuf & Hickey Funeral Home, 340 School Street.