Shirley Ann Linker, age 78 of Hastings, passed away Monday February 23, 2009 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings.\r
She was born January 1, 1931 in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of Michael and Grace (Main) Balent. \r
Shirley enjoyed crocheting, playing bingo and gardening.\r
She was employed at Hastings Aluminum Products, Orchard Industries and Viatec.\r
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, husband's Frances Wright and I.J. Linker, several brothers and sisters.\r
She is survived by her son Gail Wright of Hastings, step-son Greg Linker, sisters Marvetta Ondriezek of Savanah Georgia, Gladys (Charles) Purdum, Sue (Jim) Cooley, Pat (George) Cooley all of Hastings, brothers Michael (Dawn) Balent of Leesburg FL., Don (Meryle) Sears of Middleville, Frank (Sharon) Winans of Middleville, Larry (Gwen) Winans of Zepherhills FL., granddaughter Wendy Bobango, grandson Chad E. Wright, great grandchildren, Cory Lynn Ball, Zachory Wade Bobango, and many nieces and nephews. Also a best friend Kate Dewitt.\r
Respecting her wishes cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held Sunday March 8, 2009 at 2:00pm at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings.\r
You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net).