Shirley Ann Stiver, 90, Schoolcraft, passed away peacefully August 7, 2025, with her family at her side. She was born in South Bend, Indiana February 23, 1935, to John and Ann Okeneske. Shortly thereafter, the family moved to Coldwater. Shirley graduated from St. Charles Catholic High School in 1953. She was married to Kenneth Stiver, and together they raised their family in Schoolcraft for over 60 years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Kenneth; daughter Julia Ann; and her parents, John and Anne Okeneske. Shirley is survived by her sons and their wives, John and Kathy of Schoolcraft and Jim and Heather of Mendon; grandchildren Joseph and Meagan of Portage, Gina and Logan Wolf of Scotts, and Nicholas of Mendon; and great-grandchildren Addison, Evelyn, and Sydney. She is also survived by sisters Nancy (Tom Hadley) of Coldwater and Patricia (Richard Straw) of Coldwater, along with many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Services have been held. Visit her page at amsfuneralhomes.com. Donations may go to Helping Hands in Sturgis and St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church.
