Mrs. Shirley Marie Hamburg (née Updegraff), of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, October 13, 2018, at the age of 83.
Shirley was born to parents Joseph and Gayle Updegraff on September 4, 1935, in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. She grew up as the youngest of three and graduated from New Cumberland High School in 1953. In 1956, she married her high school sweetheart, Donald Hamburg. They were married for 62 years. Shirley was a former member of the Church of God of New Cumberland, Pennsylvania.
Shirley is survived by her husband Don, her daughters, Donna Bailey and Lorie Woods; her son, Greg Hamburg; her sister, Sarah Ann Hosier; 5 grandchildren Nick Clemens, Samantha Brawner, Lauren Bailey, Rebecca Rogers, and Brianna Woods; and nine great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her brother, Dale Updegraff.
The family would like to give a special thanks to Shirley's granddaughter-in-law Kari Clemens. Her tireless strength and support throughout Shirley's illness were deeply appreciated by the entire family.
No services are scheduled. The family will have a small family gathering at a later date.
The family is grateful for the condolences, but declines flowers. Those who so desire may make memorial donations in memory of Shirley to the Amyloidosis Foundation or the Overland Park Arboretum.