Shirley Charlotte Kavanaugh's obituary , Passed away on February 8, 2025 in Dowagiac, Michigan

Shirley Charlotte Kavanaugh

July 13, 1943 - February 8, 2025 (81 years old)

Dowagiac, Michigan

Shirley Charlotte Kavanaugh's obituary , Passed away on February 8, 2025 in Dowagiac, Michigan

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Starks Family Funeral Homes & Cremation Services

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Shirley Charlotte Kavanaugh

July 13, 1943 - February 8, 2025 (81 years old)

Dowagiac, Michigan

Shirley Charlotte Kavanaugh Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Shirley Charlotte Kavanaugh of Dowagiac, Michigan, who passed away on February 8, 2025 at the age of 81. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Shirley Charlotte Kavanaugh to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Paul Hensley and Ericka "Betty" Hensley (Doberstein); and her brother Paul Hensley Jr.. She is survived by: her children, Brenda Yenchus (Joe), Mike Kavanaugh and Deb Frank (Randy); her grandchildren, Brandon, Zack Yenchus, Jace and Sophia Frank; her brother Al Doberstein; and her cousin Linda Wanberg.

Visitation was held on Thursday, February 13th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Starks & Menchinger Chapel (2650 Niles Rd, St Joseph, MI 49085). A celebration of life was held on Thursday, February 13th 2025 at 6:00 PM at the same location.

Memorials in Shirley's name may be made to Hanson Hospice Center or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

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



Thu

Feb 13

Visitation

Starks & Menchinger Chapel
2650 Niles Rd, St Joseph, MI 49085

Thu

Feb 13

Celebration of life

Starks & Menchinger Chapel
2650 Niles Rd, St Joseph, MI 49085

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