Shirley Hesse Obituary
We bid farewell to Shirley Hesse of Marshalltown, Iowa, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 23, 2026 at the age of 92. Shirley touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As Shirley departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Shirley. Though Shirley may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Thomas Francis and Gladys Elizabeth Hannan (Johnston). She is survived by: her husband Kenneth "Pete" Hesse; her children, Marilyn Calhoun of Marana, AZ and Duane Hesse of Des Moines; her grandchildren, Troy Eygabroad of Waukee, Mindy Campbell of Las Vegas and Travis Eygabroad (Tina) of Rock Island, IL; her sister Jean Hannan of Knoxville, TN; and her sister-in-law Shari Hannan (Keith). She is also survived by 12 great grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren.
