Shirley Chuhran

1928 - 2018

Shirley Chuhran obituary, 1928-2018, Roseville, MI

Shirley Chuhran

1928 - 2018

BORN

1928

DIED

2018

Shirley Chuhran Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jan. 3 to Jan. 7, 2018.
Chuhran, Shirley Shirley Mae Chuhran, was born March 14, 1928 and passed away January 1, 2018 at American House in Roseville. She said she was born to help others and that's what she did her entire life until the day she died. She always had time to comfort and help others. She always gave her wisdom and guidance throughout her life. She researched and compiled numerous records and photographs of both her family and her husband's ancestors without the help from ancestry.com. She kept her mind active studying and teaching horoscopes and the metaphysical. A gifted artist, she loved painting and teaching. Despite having both dementia and Alzheimer's disease, she lived a long healthy full life almost to 90 years of age. Predeceased by her beloved husband Gerald; siblings Dolores and Bob; Survived by her brother Tom (Ruth) Mills; and children Gary (Linette), Kathy, Dennis (Laura), Patty (Paul) Chmielewski, Craig (Krystyna), Jill (Mark) Johnson and Mike (Jan); cherished grandmother of Chris, Becca, Jenny, Liz, David, Dan, Madison, Regan, John, Taylor and nine great grandchildren. Arrangements under the direction of Kaul Funeral Home. A private family memorial will take place at a later date. www.kaulfuneralhome.com

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February 4, 2018

Patty Chmielewski posted to the memorial.

February 4, 2018

Patty Chmielewski posted to the memorial.

February 4, 2018

Patty Chmielewski posted to the memorial.

Christmas wreath from her grands

Patty Chmielewski

February 4, 2018

Saturday Paint

Patty Chmielewski

February 4, 2018

Patty Chmielewski

February 4, 2018

(Shirley memory told to Patty) Dolores and Hugo got married in July and it was at a Catholic Church and it was very hot. Jerry came in handy as one of the wedding group because one of the men that were chosen for the wedding party could not come. He looked very handsome. It was a very hot July morning and we couldnt eat before we were in church. We all came in and I was at the altar and fainted. Well Henry, my dad, jumped over the altar railing and carried me out.
In photos, I am standing next to Bunzo Bonaldi, lead singer for the Gaylords and Hugos friend and best man.

Rebecca Cox

February 4, 2018

I remember sewing with Grandma at the cottage. She helped me with my first project.

Shirley's brothers Bob and Tom with Jerry, Shirley and Boots

Patty Chmielewski

February 4, 2018

Margaret, Patty, Shirley, Elsie, Rebecca and Dave on Christmas Eve

Patty Chmielewski

February 4, 2018

Girls on the stairs for Christmas Eve. (A photo tradition)

Patty Chmielewski

February 4, 2018

Shirley and Jerry

Patty Chmielewski

February 4, 2018

Shirley with Chris and his daughter

Patty Chmielewski

February 4, 2018

Maid of Honor Shirley at her sister Dee's wedding.

Patty Chmielewski

February 4, 2018

Elizabeth Hamilton

February 4, 2018

I remember the beautiful hand painted jogging suits she made for us as kids.
And the first time I had spaghetti Os was at her house!

Jenny Rosenquist

February 4, 2018

I wanted to ask Liz if she remembered when gma gave us a big pile of wire,... colored wire (up north).. and said let's make something,.... we came up with a way to wrap it, and a TON of jewelry. My crafty, talented Gma,... her stoking my shoulders or my hair,.. calming and saying " My Jenny,.... or Jenny,..Jenny"... knowing she was really proud of me or something ,.. but usually just out of the blue,...so Id be thinking "what did I do??",... I eventually just learned to enjoy it.... oh boy now it's started though--memories..... her smell,.. her smile,... her laughing... ❤ ... her makeup box in THE BIGGEST bathroom I had ever seen... yep I was a snooper,.,.... The really neat bath balls, the angel face makeup compact...

Cherry Blossom time at her house.

Patty Chmielewski

February 4, 2018

Shirley talking to Paul

Patty Chmielewski

February 4, 2018

Birthday party

Patty Chmielewski

February 4, 2018

Breakfast at The Crepe in Royal Oak. Patty, Kathy, Jill, Shirley, Cheryl, Carole and Paul

Patty Chmielewski

February 4, 2018

Looking in the window at New Palace Bakery in Hamtramck.

Patty Chmielewski

February 4, 2018

Shirley, Jerry and Gary

Patty Chmielewski

February 3, 2018

Jerry and Shirley at the Vatican

Patty Chmielewski

February 3, 2018

Shirley in her kitchen backed by her photo-filled china cabinet

Patty Chmielewski

February 3, 2018

Shirley, Regan, Craig and Taylor at Madison and Dave's wedding

Patty Chmielewski

February 3, 2018

Shirley at Madison's wedding shower

Patty Chmielewski

February 3, 2018

Jerry and Shirley

Patty Chmielewski

February 3, 2018

Jerry, Shirley and Dee at Linda's wedding

Patty Chmielewski

February 3, 2018

Graduation from Eastern High School

Patty Chmielewski

February 3, 2018

Goodfellows Doll Drive at Michigan Bell

Patty Chmielewski

February 3, 2018

Shirley's 80th birthday party. She's holding Eryn.

Patty Chmielewski

February 3, 2018

Kathy, Shirley, Dennis, Patty and Shirl's sister Dee

Gary Chuhran

February 3, 2018

Publicity photo for Michigan Bell--Eat a good breakfast.

Gary Chuhran

February 3, 2018

Shirley and her sons Dennis, Craig and Gary

Gary Chuhran

February 3, 2018

Jill Johnson

February 3, 2018

She really liked Paris on our trip to Europe, she went to the Moulon Rouge, I didn't but she came back a bit drunk and giggly, I had not ever seen her so happy!

Patty Chmielewski

January 15, 2018

I'm glad I got to spend so much time with you, Mom. I'm happy I hung out and got that last dance with you; so happy we sang songs together, walked and held hands, and you never let on that I was kissing you for the last time. It was casual-- like I'll see you tomorrow, so I'll be seeing you, in all the old familiar places, that this heart of mine embraces, all day through .... We both know the rest and have sung it many times. Love you, Mom.

Kathy Chuhran

January 5, 2018

Love is always patient. Love is kind. Love is never selfish. Love does not take offense. Love is not resentful. Love is always ready to trust, to help and to endure whatever comes. Sorrow is how we learn to love.

Mary Sabo

January 4, 2018

My prayers are for you Mike, your Mom and all of your family. Just reading your Moms obituary sounds like she was a great Mom! May God watch over you in your time of grieving and always cherish those wonderful memories. Sincerely, Mary Sabo (Belleville, MI)

Kathy Chuhran

January 4, 2018

Love is always patient and kind. It is never jealous. Love is never boastful or conceited. It is never rude or selfish. It does not take offense and is not resentful. Love takes no pleasure in other people's sins, but delights in truth. It is always ready to excuse, to trust, to hope and to endure whatever comes. Sorrow is how we learn to love.

Elaine Yager

January 4, 2018

Prayers and positive energy for the Chuhran family. What a woman!
Elaine Bogusz Yager

Cynthia Booker

January 4, 2018

Shirley was a very caring person, she was a wonderful Aunt and I will miss her very much. I remember spending many Christmas holidays at her home as a child, always fun. Miss you already

Carole Pagel

January 4, 2018

Shirley was quite remarkable. I was fortunate to see her often and enjoyed our many conversations about her childhood. I was very impressed with all the books on ancestry she made for her family. She will be greatly missed.
Prayers for Kathy and family.

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