Charles Stephen "Steve" Shireman

Charles Stephen "Steve" Shireman, 97, of Walnut, passed away Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Girard Medical Center. He had been a resident of Homestead Assisted Living of Girard for the past few years.

Charles was born February 13, 1928, in Walnut, Kansas, the son of Richard Henry Shireman, Sr. and Faye (Stephens) Shireman. He attended Mound Valley Elementary School, Hepler High School, and Chanute Junior College.

At the age 17, Charles enlisted in the United States Navy, proudly serving aboard several ships in the Pacific during World War II. Following his service, he returned to Walnut and on May 24, 1947 and married his beloved wife, Marjorie Vinze, at the Walnut Methodist Church. Together, they built their life farming in the Walnut Community, while Charles also worked in the oil fields of Southeast Kansas.

Charles, in the past, was an active member of Vulcan Lodge #229 in Walnut, the American Legion in Girard, and the Mirza Shrine of Pittsburg. Over the years, he served on several boards including USD# 235 School Board at Uniontown, Ks., Bourbon County Farm Services Board, and the Fort Scott Rural Water District #2 Board. He was also a member of the Walnut Methodist Church.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Marjorie; his brothers, Richard Henry Shireman II and John "Jack" Shireman, and his parents.

Survivors include his four children: Charles "Steve" (Kay) Shireman Jr. of Emporia; Roger "Doug" (Richette) Shireman of Walnut; Janis "Jan" (Kurt) Schiefelbein of Pittsburg; and Gregory "Greg" (Charlotte) Shireman of Republic, Missouri. He is also survived by nine grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.

Graveside services will be held at 2:30 p.m., Friday, October 3, 2025 at the Fort Scott National Cemetery in Fort Scott, Kansas. Friends are asked to meet at the cemetery.

The family suggests memorials be made in lieu of flowers to Shriners Hospital for Children. Contributions may be left at the service or the Smith-Carson-Wall Funeral Home, 518 W St. John, Box 258, Girard, KS 66743.

Condolences may be sent to www.wallfuneralservices.com