Longtime Wellman Resident Shirley Bohr Passes Away at 91

Funeral Mass and burial scheduled for lifelong community member

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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Shirley Bohr, a 91-year-old resident of Wellman, Iowa, has passed away. A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, February 16th at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Wellman, followed by a burial at the Wellman Cemetery. Visitation will take place on Sunday from 2:30-5:30 p.m. at the church, with a Rosary at 2 p.m.

Why it matters

Shirley Bohr was a longtime and beloved member of the Wellman community, having lived in the town for over nine decades. Her passing marks the end of an era for many local residents who knew her.

The details

The funeral arrangements for Shirley Bohr are being handled by Powell Funeral Home. She will be laid to rest in the Wellman Cemetery following the Funeral Mass at St. Joseph's Catholic Church.

  • The Funeral Mass for Shirley Bohr will be held on Monday, February 16th at 10:30 a.m.
  • Visitation will take place on Sunday, February 15th from 2:30-5:30 p.m., with a Rosary at 2 p.m.

The players

Shirley Bohr

A 91-year-old lifelong resident of Wellman, Iowa who recently passed away.

St. Joseph's Catholic Church

The church in Wellman, Iowa where Shirley Bohr's Funeral Mass will be held.

Wellman Cemetery

The cemetery in Wellman, Iowa where Shirley Bohr will be laid to rest.

Powell Funeral Home

The funeral home handling the arrangements for Shirley Bohr.

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The takeaway

Shirley Bohr's passing marks the end of an era for the tight-knit Wellman community, where she had been a fixture for over nine decades. Her funeral and burial will allow friends, family, and neighbors to come together and honor her memory as a beloved longtime resident.