Shirley Ann Freese, Rhinelander, entered the gates of heaven on March 28, 2015.  She was born on July 2, 1946 to Frank and Estelle (Acken) Iczkowski.  Shirley was married to Ken Freese on February 18, 1977.  Shirley is survived by son, Jeff (Wendy) and two grandchildren; Taylor and Jackson all of Rhinelander; one brother Frank (Shirley) Iczkowski and one sister Phyllis Brzycki, all of Weston.  Other survivors include her nieces and nephews: Sherry Woyak, Michelle Stalter, Jackie Paulin, Ray  Brzycki, and Jason Brzycki.  Deceased members include her husband, Ken, her parents, brother-in-law Ray Brzycki and great-nephew Nicholas Larson. Shirley was a person of simple pleasures.  She enjoyed living up north on the lake and watching the loons and sunsets.   A trip with Ken and Bear on the pontoon was always a pleasure to her.  She was a lover of dogs and they were always a major part of her life.  Faith was important to her with a special devotion to the Blessed Mother Mary.   The family would like to extend a warm and heartfelt thank you to the staff at the Health Care Center. A special thank you to Mary and Kathy for always being there. – Evergreen Place for all the love and care given to Shirley throughout the years.   Visitation will be Monday, April 6, 2015 at 10 a.m.  Followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m. at St. Mark's Parish in Rothschild, officiated by Father Al Slowiak. John J. Buettgen Funeral Home is assisting the family at this time.  On line condolences may be made at www.HonorOne.com.