Tapiola, MI
Shirley A (Torro) Kahler, 86, formerly of Tapiola passed away suddenly on May 24,
2023 surrounded by family.
Shirley was born on December 20, 1936, in Painesdale, Mi to Charles and Laila (Karna) Torro. She married Donald Kahler on March 29, 1958.
Shirley was involved in the Painesdale Church and the Dollie Senior Citizen Center. She was a
devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She always had a smile on her face
and a kind word for everyone she met. She enjoyed spending time with her great grandchildren
baking, playing nerf guns and games. She was an avid animal lover, she loved her grand pups
dearly, especially Amos.
She is survived by two daughters; Donna (Al) Bemke of Elsie, MI, Bonnie Kahler Kromberg of Metamora, Mi; five grandchildren Chris (Krista) Bemke, Jen Bemke, Sam (Shelagh) Kromberg, Beau Kromberg, and Molly Kromberg; four great grandchildren Sam and Avery Kromberg and Ashlyn and Ryker Bemke; one sister Beverly (Jim) Butcher, one brother in-law John Cline and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband Donald of 60 years, parents, four sisters, one
brother, and son in law Bob Kromberg.
Visitation will be held from 10am to 11am, and a memorial service will be held at 11am on August 5, 2023, at Albert Paine Methodist Church in Painesdale. A Luncheon will be held following the service. Burial at the South Range Cemetery at 1:30pm.
To view this obituary or to send condolences to the family, please visit www.memorialchapel.net.
The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service – Hancock Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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