With heavey hearts the family announces the unexpected passing of Shirley Elaine Oehm of Kitchener, at St. Mary’s Hospital, in her 85th year. Dearly loved mother of Janis Faye Shantz (John) of Elmira, and cherished grandmother to Allison Koebel (Chris) of Waterloo and April Martin (Nevin) of Elmira. Shirley’s memory will live on in the hearts of her great grandchildren Justin, Ashley, Shawn, Kara and Dylan and her sister Joan Bardon (the late Fred) of Kitchener. Predeceased by her husband Walter Christian Oehm and her parents Albert and Alice May Kraft (nee Thomas).
The Family will receive friends at Faith Lutheran Church, 247 Westmount Rd. E., Kitchener on Friday from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Celebration of the life of Shirley Oehm will follow at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Warren Hamp officiating. Interment of ashes will take place at a later date in Lauderbach Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations to The Lung Association – Waterloo Region greatly appreciated. On line condolences may be made by visiting www.ratzbechtelfuneralhome.com