Shirley Austin

TRAER-Shirley (Halupnick) Austin passed away peacefully, with both daughters at her side, on April 21, 2026 at the age of 86 at Sunrise Hill Care Center in Traer, Iowa.

She is survived by her two daughters, Debbie (Greg) Taylor of Lees Summit, MO, and Tammy (Kevin) Herink of Clutier, IA; five grandchildren-Jordan Taylor and Jessica Taylor of Lees Summit, MO, Kyle (Shellina) Herink of Clutier, Alex (Kallie) Herink of Cedar Rapids, Erin (Tim) Johnson of Bellevue; and eight great grandchildren.

Shirley will be cremated and a private burial service will be held at a later date.

Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home, Tama-Toledo, is assisting the family with arrangements.