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Michelle DEVANEY Obituary

Beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, of Stacy, MN, passed away suddenly at the age of 47 on Thursday, February 25, 2021. People didn't just like Shelly, they loved her! She is survived by her husband Robert Devaney, daughter Amber, parents Lynn Brunner, William (Kathy) Bowlin, Darlene Devaney, sister-in-law Paula (Johnny), brother-in-law Pat (Stephanie), stepbrother John Ensrud, numerous nieces and nephews and special great-nephew, Carter. She worked at Parmly on the Lake for many years and was the coordinator of the Meals on Wheels program for South Chisago Lakes Area. Shelly was preceded in death by her brother, Michael Bowlin and father-in-law, Sean Devaney. A Celebration of Life will be held in the spring. Donations in memory of Shelly may be made to the South Chisago Lakes Area Meals on Wheels Program at 28210 Old Towne Rd., Chisago City, MN 55013.

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Published by Pioneer Press on Mar. 2, 2021.

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Amber Devaney

February 19, 2025

I miss you Mom.

Alex M. Bowlin

January 22, 2025

I am the first nephew of Shelly and we always had a special relationship because of that. She has always been my favorite person, the love we had for each other was completely unconditional. If I felt sad or alone Shelly was my rock and I could always count on her. I miss her all the time, it´s a hard pill to swallow. I lost my dad a few years earlier and it´s sad that both of my grandparents kids passed away before they did. I hope that wherever they are, they are there together. I love you Shelly! I wish you were here.

Love, Al

Susan Scullin

May 21, 2024

Rob and Amber I just today read about Shelly's passing. I was just checking on friends from my past or from me and Larry's past when we were together and then that's when I saw it. I'm so incredibly sorry for the pain of losing Shelly must of done to you. It's heartbreaking knowing you were both forced to deal with that. I hope you're both able to think of the good times with Shelly more now and the pain is starting to hurt a little less day by day. When you feel sad and filled with pain try to start replacing that pain with one of the many happy times you had with her. That's what I do now when I have a bad moment missing my dad and brother and it's starting to work more and more. I wish you both well.

Kathy Koska

February 25, 2024

Miss you Shelly

Kathy Koska

February 24, 2023

Still missing you Shelly.

Mary Dunn

March 3, 2021

I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to all of her family, especially her father, Bill, and her daughter Amber. The three of them were so close, and the best of friends. Shelly was a joy to be around. I am grateful to have known her. May God bless and comfort those she loved that are left behind. You will meet again... someday.

Kathykoska

March 2, 2021

I worked with Shelley for years at Presbyterian Homes. I will always remember all the fun times we had together. Amber and Rob I am so sorry for the loss of your wonderful mother and wife. Shelly was a amazing lady. She will be deeply miss by all. Shelley fly high with the Angels. I will miss you my friend.

Monarch Healthcare Management Executive team

March 2, 2021

We are deeply sorry for your loss. Shelly was an amazing member of the team at Parmly on the Lake and will be missed immensely.

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