Obituary

Remembering Shirley A. Thurkettle

Shirley Ann Thurkettle, age 84, of Grandville, went to be with her Lord on Friday, April 3, 2020.  She was preceded in death by her husband, James, two sons, Randy and Michael; son-in-law Steve Albin; great-granddaughter, Zara Loung; two brothers, Ken and Lloyd; two sisters, Joyce and Carol; and brother-in-law, Don Knutsen.  Shirley will be lovingly remembered by her children, Rob and Joni Thurkettle, Vickie Albin and Scott Barrett, Rick and Peg Thurkettle, Ronnie and Wendy Thurkettle, Roger Thurkettle; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; sisters, Theola, Donna, Pat, Marilyn, Lorraine; sister-in-law, Shirley Knutsen; many nieces and nephews; and her fur baby, Lucky T.  Shirley loved her family more than anything.  A private graveside service will be held at Resurrection Cemetery with Fr. Chris Rouech officiating.  A service to celebrate Shirley’s life will be held at a later date.

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You will be deeply missed and always remembered grandma. We all love you so much and have so many great memories! Thank you for everything you did for us and our children.

— Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Albin

our prayers are with the family, shirley was an awesome woman, she will be missed

— craig knutson

All our love and thoughts. Prayers to all that loved her.

— Ron and Cindy Swanson

Sending Love and prayers to all the Thurkettles .Her love of life, and for her family, is her legacy that will live on forever !! Love you Shirl, always and forever !! Happy reunion with all your loved ones waiting to hug you !!

— Lorraine Olejniczak

Great sister and God mother, our Love goes to her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

— Pat Cooley and Sandy Nuismer

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