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Shirley Marie Jenkins
Shirley Marie Jenkins
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Shirley Jenkins Obituary
Shirley Jenkins, age 85, passed away peacefully at Midlands Living Center August 5, 2025. She was born December 6, 1939 to Ernest and Dora (Gray) Steward in Onawa, IA.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by spouse, Russell Jenkins; son, Tony Jenkins; son-in-law, Dale Marsh; brother, Bernard Steward; sister, Delores Blake.
Shirley is survived by her children, Carol Marsh, Troy (Ann) Jenkins, Kimberly Davis; 9 grandchildren, many great grandchildren; sisters, Lois Adams and Bernice Birk; brothers, Bernell (Cinda) Steward, Norman (Donna) Steward; and a host of other family and friends.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM at Hoy Kilnoski Funeral Home on Saturday, August 09, 2025. Final resting place in Macedonia Cemetery.
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