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Sally Ann Kirwin

1939 - 2025

Sally Ann Kirwin obituary, 1939-2025, Walkerville, MI

BORN

1939

DIED

2025

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Sally Kirwin Obituary

Sally Ann Kirwin, 86, of Walkerville, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2025. She was born April 5, 1939, in Hart, the daughter of Asa Taylor and Laura (Dominy) Taylor.

Sally enjoyed playing guitar, dancing, and crafting jewelry. She also loved playing cards with her husband and friends. Most of all, she enjoyed the time she got to spend with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Sally was the head cook at Walkerville School for many years and her food was loved by many.

Sally is survived by: her children, Wayne (Beth) Kirwin, Eva (Dave) Amstutz, Dan (Laurie) Kirwin, Lora Lee (Tim) Sibley, and Jody (Kirwin) Gorenflo; grandchildren, Nicole (Tony) Hansen; Melissa (Bryan) Faurot, Kasey Kirwin, David Amstutz, Chris (Stevie) Kirwin, Matt (Christina) Kirwin, David (Regina) Kirwin, Karla (Zack) Bauer, Paula (Matt) Holliday, Tim (Amy) Sibley, Josh (Ally) Sibley, Katie Sibley, and Natasha (Russ) Swihart; 42 great-grandchildren; 3 step-grandchildren, Jason, Josh, and Sarah; and sisters-in-law, Arlene Fairchild and Joyce Kirwin.

Sally was preceded in death by her loving husband, Wayne Kirwin; grandson, Ricky Gorenflo; and siblings, Earl (Beverly) Taylor, Joyce (Roy), Wilson Taylor, Jean Jorgenson, David Taylor, and Dean Taylor.

Memorial services will be conducted at 12:00 PM Noon, Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Walkerville Wesleyan Church, 144 176th Avenue, Walkerville, MI 49459, with Pastor Bob Abbott officiating. Visitation will be held Saturday from 11:00 AM until time of services at the church. A luncheon will follow the memorial service at the church.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Oceana's Herald-Journal from Nov. 26 to Nov. 27, 2025.

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11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Walkerville Wesleyan Church

144 176th Avenue, Walkerville, MI 49459

Dec

6

Memorial service

12:00 p.m.

Walkerville Wesleyan Church

144 176th Avenue, Walkerville, MI 49459

Funeral services provided by:

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service - King-Hart Chapel

2370 N. 72nd Avenue, Hart, MI 49420

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