Photo courtesy of Thompson-Lengacher and Yoder Funeral Home - Wakarusa
Jun 23, 1936 - Feb 14, 2026
My parents, Joyce and Mable Culp would like to send their sympathies and prayers to your family. Mother and dad have a lifetime of memories connected with them and the Missionary Church. What a blessing to know Shirley and Kenny are reunited.
B Love
February 14, 2026 | FL | Acquaintance
I remember seeing Aunt Shirley at Madison Elementary when she was substitute teaching, always smiling. The many holidays spent at Great Grandpa and Grandma's house. She will truly be missed.
Brett Dolgos
February 14, 2026 | Nappanee, IN | Family
Shirley Arlene Eby, age 89 of Wakarusa, IN, died early Saturday morning, February 14, 2026 at The Waters of Wakarusa in Wakarusa, IN. Shirley was born on June 23, 1936 in Elkhart, IN to Vern and Bernice (Kelley) Schooley. Shirley was a 1954 graduate of Mt. Carmel High School in Breathitt County, KY. She later attended Bethel College and received her Bachelors in Elementary Education. On September 6, 1958, Shirley married Kenneth Eby in Elkhart. He preceded her in death on April 24, 2020. Shirley was a frequent substitute teacher for many North Central Indiana schools and went on to receive her Master’s Degree from Ball State University. She was a member of Wakarusa Missionary Church and served as the church historian. She was instrumental in starting Missionary Cadets at the church and was an active leader in the Missionary Cadets Program for Missionary Churches. Throughout her life, Shirley enjoyed reading. She especially enjoyed the Bible studies she participated in. Shirley is survived by her two sons: Kevin (Jackie) Eby of Kentucky and Keith Eby of Indiana; 3 grandchildren: Carmen Eby, Adam Eby and Becca (Ryan) Porterfield, all of Kentucky; and 4 great grandchildren: Isabel, Kaleb, Slade and Emberly. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; husband Kenneth; and siblings: Frances, Virginia, Marjorie, Gerald, Marion, Winifred, Carrol, and Audrey. Visitation will be held from Noon-1:30 pm on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Wakarusa, IN. A funeral service will begin at 1:30 at the funeral home and burial will take place in Olive West Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Shirley’s name can be given to the Wakarusa Missionary Church or Bethel University.
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