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Shirley Breitzman Obituary
Shirley J. Breitzman, 77, passed away Friday, December 6, 2024, at her Sylvania home. She was born February 18, 1947, in Evanston, IL, to parents Marvin and Marion (Kluge) Carlisle, and they preceded her in death. Shirley was an avid quilter. She has created more than 200 quilts of all different sizes over the years. One of her quilts won a Blue Ribbon at a Sautter Village quilt show. She also had a passion for flowers and flower gardens. This included creating a garden in the neighborhood common area.
Shirley is survived by her loving husband of more than 54 years, Richard C. Breitzman; daughter, Amanda (Richard) Tetreau; son, Grant (Andrea) Breitzman; grandchildren, Thomas Breitzman, Sarah (Max) Carr, Victoria and Elizabeth Breitzman, and Kevin Tetreau; brother, John Carlisle; and faithful K-9 companion, Splash.
Friends may call at the Reeb Funeral Home, 5712 N. Main St., Sylvania, OH, Thursday, December 12, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. The Funeral ceremony will be conducted at Olivet Lutheran Church on Friday, December 13, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. where family and friends may gather one-hour prior. Pastor Melissa Micham will be officiating.
Those wishing to offer memorials in Shirley's memory are asked to consider, in lieu of flowers, tributes to the Music Ministry of Olivet Lutheran Church, 5840 Monroe St. Sylvania, OH, 43560.
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Linda Jensen
December 12, 2024
I was so sad to hear if Shirley´s passing Shirley was in two sewing groups with me. Linus project and Threads of Love. Her quilts were beyond beautiful
Her Christmas cookies were so delicious Blessing to all of her family.
Linda jensen
December 12, 2024
Shirley was in two sewing groups I also attended. They were Linus project and Threads of Love Her quilts were beyond beautiful Her Christmas cookies were fabulous. I am so sad to hear of her death. Blessings to all of her family Linda Jensen
Linda Miller
December 11, 2024
To Shirleys Family, You have my deepest sympathy for your loss. Shirley was part of a couple sewing groups with me. I enjoyed her sewing skills and her desserts were outstanding. Linda Miller
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