Shirley Behrens

Shirley Behrens, 95, of Mason City passed away at St. John’s Hospice on Monday, March 17, 2025 at 3:20 am. Shirley was born on November 10, 1929 in Kilbourne to Joseph and Verancia (Oller) Goben. She married Frank Art Behrens on December 3, 1947 in Chicago. He preceded her in death on May 8, 2011. Shirley is survived by 2 daughters: Sheila and Susan and son Drew (Shelly) Behrens, daughter -in-law Pam Behrens, 3 grandchildren: April (Tony) Davenport, Karissa Carls and Landon (Emma Triplett) Behrens, 5 great grandsons: Matthew, Dakin, Xavier Davenport, Waylon and Denver Carls and one sister Lavina DeMatties who is 92. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, stepfather Charles Denton, son David Behrens, grandson Cody Fagan and 2 sisters and 1 brother. Cremation rites have been accorded, and a celebration of life was held on Saturday, March 22 at 11:00 am at Hurley Funeral Home in Mason City. Visitation was from 10:00 am until the time of service. Pastor Luke Wolford officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to the 1st Baptist Church of Mason City. Online condolences can be left at www.hurleyfh.com. Hurley Funeral Home in Mason City is in charge of the arrangements.