Shirley Jean Dukowitz

Shirley Dukowitz, of Montevideo, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at her home in Montevideo at the age of 90.

Visitation with the family will be held Saturday, January 31, 2026 from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM at Anderson - TeBeest Funeral Home in Montevideo with a prayer service at 11:30 AM.

Arrangements are with Anderson - TeBeest Funeral Home of Montevideo. www.andersontebeest.com

Shirley Jean Christianson was born on September 14, 1935, in Marshall, MN, to Harold and Violet (Mielke) Christianson. She was baptized at Vesta Lutheran Church and later confirmed at Rock Valley Church. On May 11, 1973, Shirley was united in marriage to Jim Dukowitz in Webster, SD. The couple made their home in Montevideo, where Shirley spent most of her life.

Shirley worked for many years as a waitress at Toppers, Deb’s Supper Club, and Mohawk Café. She enjoyed doing puzzles, watching birds, creating colored art, and playing all kinds of card games. Shirley was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and she especially loved keeping up with her family—cherishing time spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Shirley is survived by her husband, Jim; daughter, Laurie (Mike) Mace; grandchildren, Jesse (Britt) Mace and their children, Liv and Ryann and Jenny (Ren) Goetz and their children, Avery and Hayes; sisters, Alvina Pitt, Emma Knutson and Darlene Anderson; brothers, Ernie (Kathy) Christianson, Gene (Linda) Christianson and Harold Jr. (Gail) Christianson; and many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Delores and LaVonne; and brothers-in-law, Harold, John and Del.