Joann Shane's obituary , Passed away on November 11, 2022 in Benton Harbor, Michigan

Joann Shane

October 24, 1933 - November 11, 2022 (89 years old)

Benton Harbor, Michigan

Joann Shane's obituary , Passed away on November 11, 2022 in Benton Harbor, Michigan

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Starks Family Funeral Homes & Cremation Services

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Joann Shane

October 24, 1933 - November 11, 2022 (89 years old)

Benton Harbor, Michigan

Joann Shane Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Joann Shane of Benton Harbor, Michigan, who passed away on November 11, 2022, at the age of 89, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joann Shane to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Paul Valacak and Helen Valacak (Lipnican); her spouse Philips Shane; and her siblings, Paul Valacak, Mary Johnson, Frank Valacak, Cy Valacak, Vince Valacak, Helen Valacak, Marge Murach, Agatha Filush and Rosemary VanArkel.

She is survived by: her children, Larry Shane (Tina) and Laura Sarelis (Peter); her grandchildren, Michael Shane, Elisabeth "Anika" Shane, Hannah Shane, Kylee Shane, Naomi Sarelis and Mariah Sarelis; and her brother Thomas Valacak (Irene). She is also survived by many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church in Watervliet or Centrica Care in Kalamazoo.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Starks Family Funeral Homes & Cremation Services



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