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Shirley M. Settlemyre, 88, of Lafayette and formerly of Logansport, passed away Sunday September 29, 2024, in Lafayette, Indiana at 9:43 AM.
Shirley was born on February 25, 1936, IN Logansport, Indiana to the late Paul W. and Olive M. (Miller) Settlemyre. She was a retired nurse for St. Elizbeth Hospital and had also worked at Arnett Clinic. She was a graduate from Logansport High school and St. Elizbeth Nursing College.
Survivors include two sisters, Anita Settlemyre of Logansport, IN; Carol (Norman) Rhoades of Logansport, IN; brother, Charles Settlemyre of Logansport, IN; five nephews and four nieces, Dennis (DeeDee) Settlemyre of Logansport, IN; Mary McDoll from California; Mark (Julie) Settlemyre of New Palestine, IN; Brenda (Lannie) Ryan from Summitville, IN; Holly Tenhunfeld of Cincinnati, OH; Bill (Lori) Rhoades of Logansport, IN; Karen Rhoades; Scott (Trina) Hoch of Logansport, IN, and Renee (Bob) Smith of Campbellsburg, IN; several great nieces and nephews
Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her brother Gary Settlemyre and her special friend of 40 plus years Thelma Neal.
A visitation will be held at Gundrum Funeral Home in Logansport, IN on Friday October 4, 2024, from 11:00 AM till the time of the service.
A celebration of life will be held at 1:00 pm in the Gundrum Funeral Home with burial to follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery. There will be a Nursing Honor Guard Service performed prior to the funeral service.
You may sign Shirley’s guest book and send online condolences to the family at www.gundrumcares.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1603 East Broadway, Logansport, IN 46947

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