IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Eileen Cecelia

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(Graftema) Shirey

December 15, 1926 – November 19, 2019

Obituary

SHIREY - Eileen Cecelia (Graftema) Shirey, of Kent City, just days short of her 93rd birthday, was surrounded by the love of her family as she passed, Tuesday, November 19, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Harry; her son, Michael Shirey; brother, Merlin Graftema; sisters, Evelyn Herman and Bernice Nutt. Eileen is survived by her children, Connie (Jim) Schultz, Patti (Alan) Buff, Mark (Carol) Shirey, Nancy (Kevin) Shirey Denhof; daughter-in-law, Blythe Shirey; grandchildren, Ryan (Autumn) Schultz, Kevin (Michelle) Schultz, Scott (Molly) Schultz, Geori (Will) Snyder, Brent (Haleigh) Shirey, Joel Buff, Noah Buff, Kendra (Brad) Shirey Stein, Lauren Shirey, Alexa (Mike) Denhof Bovill and Nick Denhof; Six great grandchildren, brother-in-law, James Shirey. Eileen and Harry traveled the world as a successful Ford Motor Company dealer in Kent City. She was a life long member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Sparta and a member of St. Ann's Guild. Eileen will be remembered as a fun loving, energetic mom with a quick, warm smile. Eileen's family will receive friends and family at the Beuschel Funeral Home, 5018 Alpine Avenue, Comstock Park, on Friday, November 22, 2019 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., with a Vigil Service at 7:30 p.m., with Msgr. Terrance L. Stewart officiating. A Mass of Christian Burial to celebrate Eileen's life will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church, 425 South State Street, Sparta on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at 11:00 a.m., with visitation one hour prior with Rev. Msgr. Terrence L. Stewart as celebrant. A private interment will be held in Idlewild Cemetery. In memory of Eileen, please consider donations to Kent City Tyrone Township Fire Rescue or Porter Hills Foundation (Meadowlark Memorial Garden). Service Details. Visitation When November 22, 2019 4:00pm - 8:00pm Location Beuschel Funeral Home Address 5018 Alpine Avenue COMSTOCK PARK, MI 49321 Second Visitation When November 23, 2019 10:00am - 11:00am Location Holy Family Catholic Church Address 425 South State Street SPARTA, MI 49345 Service When November 23, 2019 11:00am Location Holy Family Catholic Church Address 425 South State Street SPARTA, MI 49345 Interment When November 23, 2019 11:00am Location Idlewild Cemetery Address 2175 18 Mile Road KENT CITY, MI 49330 Reception When November 23, 2019 11:00am Location Holy Family Catholic Church Address 425 South State Street SPARTA, MI 49345
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