Shelley Ann Gottschalk, age 60, of Stockbridge, passed away on September 23, 2026. She was born on October 25, 1965, in Stockbridge, Michigan, to Lee and Betty (Boring) Clark.

Shelley was born and raised in Stockbridge and graduated from Stockbridge High School in 1984. During high school, she met the love of her life, Steve, at the Capital Area Career Center. The two were married on August 26, 1989 and shared 37 years of marriage together. Soon after their marriage, Shelley began her career with Delta Dental, where she worked for the next 36 years as a customer service representative.

Shelley will be remembered for her fun-loving spirit, her warm smile, her infectious laughter, her generous heart, and the love she had for those around her.

Most importantly, Shelley cherished her family, her two dogs, and cat. She was a devoted wife, mother and daughter. Her greatest joy was the time she spent with the people she loved, and she leaves behind many wonderful memories that will be treasured for years to come.

Shelley is survived by her husband, Steve Gottschalk; her children, Grant Gottschalk of Williamston, Garrett (Haylie) Gottschalk of Stockbridge, and Jenna (Dylan) of Dansville; and her soon-to-arrive grandchild, whom she was eagerly looking forward to welcoming into the family. She is also survived by her mother, Betty Clark of Stockbridge.

She was preceded in death by her father, Lee Clark, and her brother, Steve Clark.

A service celebrating Shelley’s life will be held at a later date.

Arrangements by Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge.