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Shirley Loretta Birchmeier
Born: 2/24/1932
Died: 2/12/2025
Age: 92
Community: Maple Grove, MI
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Our loving Mother, Shirley Loretta Birchmeier of Maple Grove, age 92 passed away at Union Court Assisted Living in Chesaning on Feb 12, 2025.
Shirley was born Feb 24, 1932 to Frank and Margaret (Hafner) Bitterman. She married Alvin Birchmeier on Nov 8, 1952 and enjoyed 49 years together before he passed away in 2001. They had 5 sons and 2 daughters and raised them on their family farm in Maple Grove Twp. She was a homemaker and worked very hard on the family farm while raising their 7 children. She also worked at the New Lothrop High School Cafeteria as an assistant cook several years after the kids were older. She was a lifelong member of St. Michael’s Church of Maple Grove. She enjoyed her many flower gardens, shopping with her sisters, playing cards with family and friends. Her and Alvin loved polkas and country music and played her accordion with Alvin on his guitar Sunday’s after church entertaining the kids. They loved their country music whether entertaining others or singing and dancing with family and friends. This family tradition is still carried on today with many family members at reunions and parties. Shirley and Alvin bought a home at Houghton Lake after Alvin retired and enjoyed having the kids and grandkids visit them, taking them fishing and making chicken on the grill. They loved traveling to their Florida home every winter and occasionally the family, their kids or grandkids would visit. They made many new friends in Florida as well, along with a lot of music, singing and dancing. She especially loved spending time with her kids, grandkids, great grandkids, always waiting to see the next baby born. As Shirley’s health declined, she made her new home at Union Court Assisted Living where she lived over 6-1/2 yrs. and made many more friends. She enjoyed all the visits from her sister-in laws, nieces, nephews and other friends. Anyone who knew her, knew she loved her candy and sweets so anyone who visited made sure she was fully stocked, and those little great-grandkids sure loved visiting when she passed out candy! She had an act for teasing and making up songs with the grandkids and they loved every minute of it no matter how silly she was!
Shirley is survived by her 7 Children- Duane(Judy), Fred(Lisa), Brenda(Mark), Ron(Mona), Cheryl(Barry), Randy(Lois), Stan(Joy); 17 Grandchildren- Steve, Marty(Renee), Eric(Heather), Kelly(Todd), Brandon(Kellie), Courtenay(Stephen), Jason(Bailey), Aaron(Allison), Ryon(April), Rodney(Emily), Rick(Lilia), Terra(Cory), Jenna(Shane), Crystal, Nick(Robin), Sarah(Wes), Tracie(Darren); 33 Great-Grands- Gage, Kora, Ella, Cole, Noah, Aria, Logan(Ava), Landen, Rowan, Raiden, Hannah, Brianna, Ethan, Remy and Ivy Santini, Brodie, Collin, Myla, Violet and Reed Massini, Ben, Jessa, Andrew, Max, Jacob, Mason, Jayden & Stella Martin, Elizabeth Homan, Kenton, Paisley Livingston & Dawson & Brinnley Clark ;1 Great-Great Grand Layla Rose Birchmeier with another baby boy Birchmeier on the way plus several step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren who she loved as her own. Brother-in-law and Sister In-laws: James Skvarenina, Karen(Dale) Drexler, Eydie Bishop, Shirley Klein, Louise Bitterman, many nieces and nephews and extended family members. A special Florida friend Lyle, her very special lifetime friend Dorothy Henige, her Union Court family of friends and all the loving caregivers, among many other friends she grew up with.
She was preceded in death by her husband Alvin, daughter Cynthia and son Daniel both shortly after birth, her parents, sisters Beatrice(John) Kopchitz, Mildred(Arnold) Tithof, Virginia(Don) Pabst, Joan(Cyril) Kreinbrink, Joyce Skvarenina, Patricia; brothers Leo(Lorena), Elzer(Mary) and Jack Bitterman and her dearly beloved grand-daughter in-law Amanda Birchmeier.
The family wants to extend an Extra Special Thank You to Union Court for the amazing love, support and care given to Mom, always going above and beyond for her over the past 6-1/2 years she called home. They also want to give a special thank you and appreciation to her caregivers at Amara Hospice - Michele, Kirk, Cheryl, Holly, Frank and Tyler for the excellent care dedication and love given to their Mom in the short time they knew her.
Visitation will be held on Friday, February 14, 2025 from 2:00pm until 7:00pm with a Vigil and Rosary service at 7:00pm, at McGeehan Funeral Home – Martin Chapel. A celebration of life funeral mass will be celebrated in her honor on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 11:00am with visitation at 10:00am until the time of mass at St. Michael’s Church Maple Grove and burial following at St. Michael’s cemetery.
Memorial donations can be made to Union Court Assisted Living for the Activity Fund or the Wishes of the Family. |
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| Visitation will be held on Friday, February 14, 2025 from 2:00pm until 7:00pm with a Vigil and Rosary service at 7:00pm, at McGeehan Funeral Home – Martin Chapel. A celebration of life funeral mass will be celebrated in her honor on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 11:00am with visitation at 10:00am until the time of mass at St. Michael’s Church Maple Grove and burial following at St. Michael’s cemetery. |
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2/15/2025 |
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McGeehan Funeral Homes
17994 Lincoln Road
New Lothrop, MI 48460Get a Map to this location...
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