Shirley A. LaBrecque

Shirley Ann (Dvonch) LaBrecque

On December 1, 2025, Shirley, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother-to-be passed away peacefully. Shirley was a devoted wife of 60 years to Jim. Together they raised and deeply loved three children and seven grandchildren who deeply loved them in return. 

Shirley and Jim instilled in their children and grandchildren the importance of family. Large family gatherings for picnics, holidays, reunions and celebrations were a regular occurrence with many happy memories., Shirley, who was trained to cut hair, enjoyed giving a number of her children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews their first haircuts. 

In retirement, Shirley and Jim enjoyed golf and travel with family and close friends. They spent many winters in Florida extending the golf season and spent some of their best years at "The Cottage" hosting family, friends as well as making many new and cherished friends. Some of the best memories they shared are times with grandchildren at the lake. 

Shirley was predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Dorothy Dvonch; and brothers, Jerome and Joseph Dvonch. Her love will be continued by those who survive her: a devoted husband of 60 years, Jim; loving children, Michelle (Carl) Koerschner, Christie (Paul) Schmidt, David (Jenni) LaBrecque; seven adoring grandchildren, Sarah (Andrew), Natalie (Matt), Claire, Evan, Paul, Alex and Olivia; sister, Beverly Thimmes, numerous in-laws, nieces and nephews. 

Visitation will take place at The Allen Park Chapel of The Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, on Thursday, December 4 from 2:00 pm until 8:00 pm. A Knights of Columbus rosary will begin at 4:00pm. Visitation will continue at St. Frances Cabrini on Friday, December 5 from 9:30 am until the funeral mass begins at 10:00 am. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.