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Shirley Cilman Obituary
11/13/2025
Shirley June Cilman, 84, of Marilla Township, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at her home. She was born April 27, 1941, in Marilla Township, the daughter of Doyle and Gladys (Garber) Reitz.
She married the love of his life, Arthur E. Cilman, Jr., on June 27, 1959. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and will be deeply missed.
She is survived by: sons, Paul (Tammy) Cilman, Brian Cilman, and Gary Cilman; grandchildren, Nickolas, John, Dustin (Carrie), Dakota (Katlyn), Brandon (Jaslyn), Elizabeth (Brendon), and Joshua; twelve great-grandchildren with one on the way; sister, Anita (Stu) Hendrick of Cadillac; brother, Wayne Reitz of Mesick; and many extended family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by: her husband, Arthur E. Cilman, Jr.; her baby son, Duane Alan Cilman; and her parents.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at the Terwilliger Funeral Home, in Kaleva. Visitation will take place from 6 to 8 p.m., on Monday, November 17, 2025, at the funeral home, and from 10 a.m. on Tuesday until time of service. Interment will take place at the Bear Lake Township Cemetery, in Bear Lake.
The Terwilliger Funeral Home, in Kaleva, is in charge of arrangements.
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Dennis Hughes
November 16, 2025
Shirley was a great person, I always enjoyed listening to her when I seen her. R. I. P. Shirley you will be greatly missed
Sheri Foster
November 15, 2025
She was a very sweet lady, she knew my grandma Colleen foster, my sincere condolences to the family
Janet and Dale Humphrey
November 15, 2025
What a wonderful talented beautiful lady. I am so happy to have known both Shirley and Art. They are together once again.
Jeanne Lenz
November 15, 2025
You have my deepest thoughts, prayers and sympathy at this time. She will be missed by many.
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