Shirley R. Ruppert
April 11, 1929 - January 28, 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Shirley Ruppert. Shirley passed away unexpectedly at the age of 92 after a brief stay at Harbor Hospice in Muskegon, Michigan. Shirley was born on April 11, 1929, in Scottville, Michigan to Walter and Catherine “Cassie” (Cameron) Gerbers. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Joseph Abby; and sister, Virginia Mortensen. Shirley unconditionally and unselfishly loved her children and grandchildren and supported them all her life. She gave birth to four children but was “mother” to many more. Shirley loved to travel, entertain, thrift shops and estate sales, and decorating her house. She will be deeply missed by her friends and family. Shirley is survived by her sister, Margery “Meg” Nerheim; four children, Michael (Patty) Sherburn, Timothy (Diane) Sherburn, Daniel (Mari) Sherburn, and Nancy Leiter; her seven grandchildren, Christopher and Amy Sherburn, Matthew and Noah Sherburn, Abby Tufts, Andrew Falbe, and Leigh Shear; eight great-grandchildren; and her beloved friend, Bruno Jablonski who made the last ten years of her life very happy. A CELEBRATION OF HER LIFE will be held from 4:00 – 6:30 PM Saturday, February 5, 2022 at Fricano’s Muskegon Lake (1050 W. Western Ave., Muskegon, Michigan 49441). In lieu of flowers, please consider Harbor Hospice. Arrangements by The Lee Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 6291 Harvey St., Norton Shores, MI 49444 www.sytsemafh.com
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Shirley Ruppert. Shirley passed away unexpectedly at the age of 92 after a brief stay at Harbor Hospice in Muskegon, Michigan. Shirley was born on April 11, 1929,... View Obituary & Service Information