Shirley Eleanore “Knaffle” Jankowiak's obituary , Passed away on January 2, 2024 in Manistee, Michigan

Shirley Eleanore “Knaffle” Jankowiak

March 3, 1927 - January 2, 2024 (96 years old)

Manistee, Michigan

Shirley Eleanore “Knaffle” Jankowiak's obituary , Passed away on January 2, 2024 in Manistee, Michigan

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Shirley Eleanore “Knaffle” Jankowiak

March 3, 1927 - January 2, 2024 (96 years old)

Manistee, Michigan

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Shirley Eleanore Jankowiak Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Shirley Eleanore Jankowiak of Manistee, Michigan, born in Cheboygan, Michigan, who passed away on January 2, 2024, at the age of 96, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Shirley Eleanore Jankowiak to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Carl Knaffle and Harriett Knaffle (Lockey); her husband Peter Jankowiak; her daughter Karen Tomaszewski; and her siblings, Dorothy Fredrickson and Edmund Knaffle.

She is survived by : her children, Kathy (Tom Contreras), Kris (Joe Randall), Kelly (John Funderburg), Kim Jankowiak and Mike; her children-in-law, Connie Jankowiak and Dennis Tomaszewski; her grandchildren, Jason, Lindsey Tomaszewski, Abby Tomaszewski, Jon Radovich, Alysa Hansen, Logan, Trevor Miller, Sarah, Taylor Fly, Alex Funderburg, Ben Tomaszewski and Meredith Funderburg; and her great grandchildren, Hannah, Jillian Tomaszewski, Brooks, Blake Fly, Emmett Miller, Stella and Hazel Radovich. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Memorials may be given to Hospice of Michigan in Shirley's memory.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center



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Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
521 Cypress St, Manistee, MI 49660

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Jan 27

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Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
521 Cypress St, Manistee, MI 49660

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