Shirley Behrens

Shirley Behrens obituary, Mason City, IL

Shirley Behrens

Shirley Behrens Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hurley Funeral Home - Mason City on Mar. 18, 2025.
Shirley Behrens, 95, of Mason City passed away at St. John's Hospice on Monday, March 17, 2025 at 3:20 AM. Shirley was born on November 10, 1929 in Kilbourne to Joseph and Verancia (Oller) Goben. She married Frank Art Behrens on December 3, 1947 in Chicago. He preceded her in death on May 8, 2011.
Shirley is survived by 2 daughters: Sheila and Susan and son Drew (Shelly) Behrens, daughter -in-law Pam Behrens, 3 grandchildren: April (Tony) Davenport, Karissa Carls and Landon (Emma Triplett) Behrens, 5 great grandsons: Matthew, Daken, Xavier Davenport, Waylon and Denver Carls and one sister Lavina DeMatties who is 92. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, stepfather Charles Denton, son David Behrens, grandson Cody Fagan and 2 sisters and 1 brother.
Cremation rites have been accorded, and a celebration of life will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Hurley Funeral Home in Mason City. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until the time of service. Pastor Luke Wolford will be officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the 1st Baptist Church of Mason City. Online condolences can be left at www.hurleyfh.com. Hurley Funeral Home in Mason City is in charge of the arrangements.

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Scott Pillsbury

March 21, 2025

Our condolences to the Sheila, Susan & Drew and to all of Shirley's family. I have known you all for most of my life and we are thinking of you all during this difficult time. - Scott Pillsbury & Mindy

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