Murna Rose Shellenbarger

Murna Rose Shellenbarger obituary, Oscoda, MI

Murna Rose Shellenbarger

Murna Shellenbarger Obituary

Published by Legacy on May 27, 2025.
Murna Rose Shellenbarger, age 84, of Glennie, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 26, 2025. She was born on July 12, 1940 to the late Lester and Mabel (Blockson) Buse. She was a loving sister to five brothers, Philip, Tom, Steven, Wesley, and Tim and eight sisters, Patricia, Constance, Jacqueline, Peggy, Sharon, Madeline, Gail and Marsha. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by husband, John Shellenbarger and children, Steven (late Louanne), Franklin (Margaret), Mark (Dawn) and Leigh Ann. She was a proud grandmother to Dana (Mike), Bradley (Heather), Jenae (Adam), Vanessa (Michael), Frank, Rose, Sarah, Carmen, Kate (Kevin), Emma and Seth. Murna was a talented seamstress, fiber artist and yarn crafter. She enjoyed cooking, baking and gardening. A private service for the family will be held to celebrate Murna's life. You may offer your condolences online to the family at www.bureshfuneralhomes.com.
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