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Shirley Ann Ketchum
<p>Shirley Ann Ketchum, age 80, of Harrison Township, MI died early Thursday morning May 25, 2023. She was born November 29, 1942 to Regina and Robert Brendle. She graduated from St. Rose High School in Detroit in 1960. Shirley met Ron Ketchum in 1953 and they married in 1961 spending 67 years of their lives together. She is also survived by her daughters Vickie (Bruce) Pittman and Valri (Mark) Yennor. She is survived by her grandchildren Eric (Danielle) Ketchum, Rebecca (David) Pomaville, Bruce Pittman, Brianna (Billy) Eller, Jenna (Joe) Demmers and Ashley Hoyt. She is survived by her great grandchildren Jolie, Jackson, Madelyn, Charlie, Lincoln and Ivar. She was preceded in death by her sister Martina, brother-in-law Charles, brother Robert and her parents Regina and Robert Brendle. She loved her work as a paraprofessional in the school system, especially with the preschoolers. She loved getting all dolled up to go to the casino and spending time with her family. She enjoyed euchre and Yahtzee with her friends. She will be remembered for her fiery spirit and the way her laugh lit up the room. Per her request there will be no memorial, but donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or Riverview Health and Rehabilitation Center who took great care of her during her final months.</p>November 29, 1942 - May 25, 202311/29/194205/25/2023
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Valri
May 29, 2023
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Cheryl Bosco
May 27, 2023
Shirley. You will truly be missed. I hope your at peace. Please tell the family members in heaven they are truly missed. 🙏
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Tina Linkewitz
May 27, 2023
Q: What will you never forget about Shirley?
A: I will never forget how you lit up the room when you walked in, I will never forget your wonderful laugh and I will never forget you. You will always be in our hearts and you will be missed dearly G... Continue Reading
A: I will never forget how you lit up the room when you walked in, I will never forget your wonderful laugh and I will never forget you. You will always be in our hearts and you will be missed dearly G... Continue Reading
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Diane Cochenour
May 26, 2023
RIP Aunt Shirley
You were always my favorite aunt. I loved being around you at any gathering because you were always so much fun! I have such great memories of you, especially when Steve and I would randomly run into you at the casino. You will be missed and always rem... Continue Reading
You were always my favorite aunt. I loved being around you at any gathering because you were always so much fun! I have such great memories of you, especially when Steve and I would randomly run into you at the casino. You will be missed and always rem... Continue Reading
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Kathy Demmers
May 26, 2023
Our deepest sympathies on the passing of such a sweet and beautiful soul. RIP.Love from Kathy Demmers & family
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Vickie Pittman
May 26, 2023
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debbie linkewitz
May 26, 2023
We love you Aunt Shirley you will be missed .We love to see you at the casino when we went and you were there. Loved your laugh you would make the whole room smile.
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Jessica Kolen
May 26, 2023
I remember us spending Christmas together you used to make the whole room laugh. I love you Aunt Shirley I will remember you always
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Hannah Craft
May 26, 2023
Grandma Shirley thank you for loving my two boys the way you did, thank you for always making Emilio feel extra loved and thank you for always checking on us. I'll never forget the day you met little Elliott and you just snuggled him and smiled the whole time. We love yo... Continue Reading
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Rebecca
May 26, 2023
Gram, thanks for all the snuggles, laughs and little notes you sent me. I remember being a little girl, sharing a recliner and watching trading spaces all night! You used to kiss all my freckles and call them Angel kisses. You had a big heart and added so many people int... Continue Reading
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