Shirley Polak's obituary , Passed away on October 2, 2025 in Galesburg, Michigan

Shirley Polak

July 22, 1944 - October 2, 2025 (81 years old)

Galesburg, Michigan

Shirley Polak's obituary , Passed away on October 2, 2025 in Galesburg, Michigan

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Richard A. Henry Funeral Home & Cremation Services

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Shirley Polak

July 22, 1944 - October 2, 2025 (81 years old)

Galesburg, Michigan

Shirley Polak Obituary

The world bids farewell to Shirley Polak of Galesburg, Michigan, departing on October 2, 2025 at the age of 81. Shirley leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Shirley Polak to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Claud Swafford and Virgie Swafford (Herrell); her son Joseph Cipcic Jr.; and her siblings, Rita Bray and Rodger Swafford.

She is survived by: her husband Stanley Polak; her daughter Kimberly Evans (Stephan); her grandsons, Tyler and Sean Evans; and her siblings, Mary Carmichael, Betty Burns of Battle Creek, William Swafford (Cindy) of Bellevue and Jim Swafford (Dixie) of Hastings. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, October 9th 2025 at 3:00 PM at the Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens (1490 E Michigan Ave, Battle Creek, MI 49014).

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may go to Helen Devos Children's Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan and Kairos Dwelling in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Richard A. Henry Funeral Home & Cremation Services



Thu

Oct 09

Graveside service

3:00 PM

Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens
1490 E Michigan Ave, Battle Creek, MI 49014

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