Sharon I. Hurkmans

Sharon I. Hurkmans, age 71, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at Aspirus Iron River Hospital. She was born on August 9, 1949, in Wabeno, WI, the daughter of the late Henry and Evelyn (Williams) Shawano. Sharon married Michael Hurkmans on August 19, 1995, in Rhinelander, WI. The couple celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary in 2020. She was employed in housekeeping in the hotel business. Sharon enjoyed knitting, crocheting, sewing, camping, fishing, going on ATV rides, and singing. She ran Mike’s Island Karaoke with her husband for 15 years. Sharon is survived by her husband, Michael Hurkmans of Iron River, MI; daughter, Audra (David) Kruger of Shawano, WI; eight grandchildren; four great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends. She was also preceded in death by her son, Brandon Synol and her sisters, Sandra White and Delphine Wewasson. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, from 9:30 to 11:00am at the Jacobs Funeral Home in Iron River. A memorial service will follow at 11am with Pastor DJ Rasner to officiate. Interment will be in Resthaven Cemetery. After the burial a reception for Sharon will be held at Nanaimo Park on Fourth Street, just passed the Senior Center, in Iron River. Anyone wishing to attend should bring their own lawn chairs. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Sharon I. Hurkmans, please visit our flower store.