Janet Arlene Sherk

Janet Arlene Sherk age 72 of Nashville, passed away peacefully with her family at her side, on Saturday May 1, 2010 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was born January 27, 1938 in Grand Rapids , Michigan, the daughter of William and Doris (Hammond) Mitchell. Janet attended Hastings area schools. She Married Donald J. Sherk September 19, 1970 and he preceded her in death January 30, 2008. Janet worked for the State Of Michigan, Department of Social Services for 23 years, and retired March 1, 1995. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, she enjoyed bowling, playing cards , bingo and crafts . She was preceded in death by her husband Donald Sherk, her mother Doris Bell, great-grandson Dion Wright, and step-daughter Lanette (Sherk) Decker. Janet is survived by her children, Cynthia (Ron) VanNoord of Caledonia, Bruce G. Murphy of Hastings, Philip (Jamie) Magaldi of Indiana, Kenneth Carnes II of Hastings, Anna Magaldi of Indiana, Kelli Husman of Hastings, Jana (Chad) Livingston of Hastings, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, brothers , Fred Bell of Nashville, Ralph (Marie) Bell of Nashville, Danny (JoAnn) Bell of Hastings, Raymond (Bonnie) Bell of Hastings, sisters, Shirley Keiser of Delton, and Nancy Cunningham. several nieces and nephews. Memorials can be made to Charity of One's Choice. Condolence may be sent to Cynthia VanNoord 7827 Green Links Dr.SE. Caledonia, MI. 49316 . A Memorial gathering will be held Sunday May 16, 2010 from 1 - 5pm at Ever After Banquet Hall 1230 N. Michigan Ave. Hastings, MI. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family @ girrbachfuneralhome.net.