Stephanie Lea "Steph" Endsley

Stephanie Lea "Steph" Endsley obituary

Stephanie Lea "Steph" Endsley

Stephanie Endsley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Starks Family Funeral Homes & Cremation Services - Heritage Chapel on Oct. 17, 2025.

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Stephanie Lea Endsley (Shuler), beloved daughter, mother, sister and friend, took her last breath here on
earth and her first breath in heaven, on October 16, 2025, at the young age of 40.

A memorial celebration of life service will be held on Friday, October 24 at 1PM at New Life Church St.
Joe. 3265 S Cleveland Ave, Saint Joseph, MI. Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane
Society of Southwest Michigan, because of her love of animals or Berrien County Cancer Services.

Stephs' life began July 20, 1985 at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, born to Richard
and Robin Shuler. She attended Saint Joseph High School, finishing her education at home her senior
year. Steph went on to become a massage therapist and enjoyed that for many years until it became too
hard on her body, at which time she began working many roles at Aldi, thoroughly enjoying helping her
customers. Steph was the most selfless, caring person, always ready to lend a hand. If she seen a person
struggling, she always found a way to help anyway she could.

Her life had many obstacles, but she fought each one courageously. Her faith grew stronger this past year,
and even through her battles, she attended church any chance she could. And when she wasn't well
enough, she would attend through livestream. She celebrated her faith, with baptism alongside her dad, in
March of this year
Stephanie's legacy is one of love and strength. She endured a lot in the last year of her life, but she not
once let it define who she was. She fought hard every day for the sake of her children.

She is survived by her two children, Madison and Landen Swisher. Parents Rich and Robin Shuler.
Siblings Tim Shuler, Matt (Katie) Shuler, and Shannon (Adam) Layendecker. Husband Nicholas Endsley.
Stepsons Ethan, Christopher, and Zach. Her Grandmother Ruth Shuler. All her beloved nieces and
nephews, and countless other family and friends, whom loved her dearly.

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