Shirley Hibiske, 87 / Sept. 4, 1924 — Jan. 15, 2012

Published 10:13 pm Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Shirley Hibiske, 87
Sept. 4, 1924 — Jan. 15, 2012

Shirley Gail Hibiske, 87, of Niles, died at 10:40 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Dowagiac of natural causes.

She was born Sept. 4, 1924, in Niles. She was a lifetime area resident, beautician and homemaker.

Shirley married Harry J. Hibiske on July 3, 1948, in Dowagiac. He preceded her in death on April 18, 2011.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, Clifford and Margaret Shirk; and two sisters, Joan Warner and Phyllis Kirkpatrick.

She is survived by two daughters, Janice Ellison and Connie Holston, four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

A graveside service and burial will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 23, at Bertrand Cemetery in Niles.