Behrens, Shirley A. 1950-2019

BEHRENS, CHILDERHOUSE, JENKINS, LEWIS

Posted By: Nettie Mae (email)
Date: 5/23/2021 at 17:43:28

Shirley Ann Behrens, 68, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2019, at her home in Maquoketa, Iowa.
A natural journey farewell with cremation has taken place. There are no public visitation or services planned at this time.
Shirley Ann "Debbie" Jenkins was born on November 1, 1950 in Washington, Iowa, to Charles and Mary (Childerhouse) Jenkins. She grew up in Columbus Junction and graduated from Columbus Junction High School in 1968. She married Kenneth Behrens on December 24, 1975 in Miles, Iowa.
Shirley had worked as an office assistant at Burpee Seeds in Clinton from 1975 to 1980, and later as an office assistant at Schultz Enterprises in Columbus Junction from 1984 to 2011. She and Kenneth moved to Maquoketa in 2013.
Shirley's favorite hobby was working with stained glass.
Those left to honor Shirley's memory include her husband, Kenneth Behrens of Maquoketa, IA; a daughter, Alexya (Thomas) Lewis of Marlington, WV; 2 grandchildren; and a brother William "George" Jenkins. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother Jack Jenkins.
The Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa is caring for the family and online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.
Published Clinton Herald on July 1, 2019