Mary Elizabeth Kirkland's obituary , Passed away on January 9, 2022 in Geneseo, Illinois

Mary Elizabeth Kirkland

July 19, 1923 - January 9, 2022 (98 years old)

Geneseo, Illinois

Mary Elizabeth Kirkland's obituary , Passed away on January 9, 2022 in Geneseo, Illinois

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Van Demore Funeral Homes and crematory

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Mary Elizabeth Kirkland

July 19, 1923 - January 9, 2022 (98 years old)

Geneseo, Illinois

Mary Elizabeth Kirkland Obituary

We are sad to announce that on January 9, 2022, at the age of 98, Mary Elizabeth Kirkland of Geneseo, Illinois passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mary Elizabeth Kirkland to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Jonas Shetler and Sophia Shetler (Wolf); her husband Paul Kirkland; her grandsons, Mike Franzen and Shane Ekin; her sons-in-law, Wayne Browning and Dellwyn Franzen; her siblings, Merle Shetler, Anna Brugman, Laura Fuhlman, John Shetler and Dorothy Shetler; and her close friend Stanley Speller.

She is survived by: her children, Gerry Kirkland (Carol) of Rock Hill, SC, Bonnie Browning of Paducah, KY, Karen Franzen of Muscatine, IA and Marcia Ekin (Donald) of Cambridge, IL. She is also survived by several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

Memorials can be made in her name to the American Cancer Society or American Heart Institute.

Suggested donation : American Cancer Society

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Van Demore Funeral Homes and crematory



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580 E Ogden Ave, Geneseo, IL 61254

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580 E Ogden Ave, Geneseo, IL 61254

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