An inurnment will take place at a late date at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, Missouri.
Shirley was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on July 24, 1936, the daughter of William Shupperd and Vera Jacobs. Shirley and Joseph David Kormanec joined in marriage on April 5, 1969, in San Francisco, California. Together, Shirley and Joseph shared 49 years and were blessed with seven children, Paul, Catherine, William, Joseph, Michael, Richard, and Linda. Shirley was a devoted mother and military wife. She loved cooking, baking, writing letters, and most of all being a grandma to all her grandchildren.
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, William and Vera Shupperd; her loving husband, Joseph David Kormanec; son, Richard Rohrs; daughter, Linda Rohrs, and brother, James Mascitelli.
She is survived by her children, Paul Rohrs (Barbara), Catherine Rohrs (Ronald Laughlin), William Rohrs (Masami), Joseph Kormanec, Jr. (Angela), and Michael Kormanec; six grandchildren, Paul Rohrs, Sarah Rohrs, Caleb Kormanec, Grayson Kormanec, Alexis Kormanec, and Valissa Kormanec; and four great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association 8001 Conser Suite 240, Overland Park, KS 66204 or https://www.alz.org/kansascity
Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Inc., Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278
