Shirley L. Truhn, 91, of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at Caretel Inns of St. Joseph.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11:00 A.M. Thursday, March 19, 2026 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Court & Market St., St. Joseph, with Rev. Michael Roth officiating. Burial will follow at Spring Run Cemetery in St. Joseph. Friends may visit with the Family Wednesday from 4:00 until 6:00 P.M. at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph. Memorial donations may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, St. Joseph. Those wishing to sign Shirley’s Memory Book online may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com.
Shirley was born October 10, 1934 in Benton Harbor to George & Julianna Truhn. She graduated from Benton Harbor High School, Class of 1952 and continued her education to earn her RN Degree from Walther Memorial Hospital in Chicago. Shirley worked as an RN in private practice for several area doctors-Dr. Hayes, Dr. Hills, Dr. Rock and retired from Dr. Smalley’s office after many years of service to the Twin Cities Area. She also served as the Family medical advisor whenever someone was under the weather. Shirley was a long-time member of Trinity Lutheran Church in St. Joseph where she sang in the choir, served on the Altar Guild, and enjoyed Thursday morning Bible class and the monthly SAGES group. In her free time, she enjoyed creating stained glass artwork, sterling silver jewelry, showing her English Sheepdogs, and most of all, spending time with her family, especially at George & Norma’s cabin on Gravel Lake, fishing with her brother.
Shirley is survived by her sister-in-law Norma Truhn of St. Joseph; nieces & nephews-Michael Truhn, Cheryl Demis, Jeffrey Truhn, Julie (Brent) Engel; and several great-nieces & nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings-Lila & Lorraine Truhn, George Truhn, Jr. and a nephew Curtis Truhn.
Posted On: Friday, March 13, 2026 2:43 PM
