Shirley Ann Hollenbeck

Shirley Ann Hollenbeck, 90, of Center Point, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at her son’s home in Marion, Iowa. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Center Point, where a visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Center Point Cemetery in Center Point.

Shirley was born on February 29, 1936, in Manchester, Iowa, the daughter of Clarence and Gladys (Franks) Koehne. She was a graduate of Manchester High School. On September 16, 1955, Shirley was united in marriage to Gordon Hollenbeck in Manchester. She had a long career in healthcare, working as a CNA at Manpower INC., until her retirement in 1981.

Shirley had many interests including reading, sewing, and quilting. She made many beautiful quilts during her lifetime. Shirley was also a prolific cook and baker. She had a talent for making good food and bringing her family together, which was her favorite pastime. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Shirley is survived and lovingly remembered by her four children, James (Darina) Hollenbeck, Jerry Hollenbeck, Judy (Orrin) Jordan, and Robert (Diane) Hollenbeck; and four grandchildren, Bethany Richardson, Angie (Montana) Henricksen, Andrea (Chris) King, and Alysha Cornelius; eight great-grandchildren, Camron, Olivia, Aliyah, Aubrianna, Julien, Quinton, Brianna, and Kelsey.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gordon Hollenbeck; son, William, Hollenbeck; brother, Don Koehne; and sister, Joanne Coonrod.

Memorials in Shirley’s memory may be directed to the family, in care of Judy Jordan.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Suncrest Hospice for their exceptional care of Shirley.