A funeral will be held Friday, June 21, 2024 for 88-year-old Shirley Marie Wallace of Grand Rapids, Michigan who went to be with her Lord on Saturday, June 8, 2024.
She is survived by three children: Jana Wallace, Deborah (Tom) Keesecker and David (Carolyn) Wallace; two grandchildren: Emily and Andrew Wallace; a brother: E. Louis (Marilyn) Eggerding; a brother-in-law: Pastor Larry Brelje; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
She was also preceded in death by her parents: parents: Edwin and Leona (nee Hitzemann) Eggerding, her husband: Daniel J. Wallace, and a sister: Karen Brelje
Shirley was a professional and voluntary servant of God who shared her faith and musical talents for more than 45 years as an elementary school teacher and principal.
She was called to serve at Concordia Lutheran School in Toledo, Ohio; Redeemer Lutheran School in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio; Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Dayton, Ohio, and St. John Lutheran School in Taylor, Michigan.
Shirley earned a Bachelor of Science from Concordia Teachers College, River Forest, Illinois, and a Master of Arts from Eastern Michigan University.
During her freshman year in college, she forged a 70-year friendship with seven college roommates.
Visitation will be 10-11 a.m. Friday, June 21, 2024 at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Red Bud (Prairie), Illinois.
A funeral for 88-year-old Shirley Marie Wallace of Grand Rapids, Michigan will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, June 21, 2024 at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Red Bud (Prairie), Illinois. The Rev. Scott Hojnacki will officiate.
Interment will be in the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Red Bud (Prairie), Illinois.
Memorials may be made to St. James Lutheran Church, Grand Rapids, Mich., Emmanuel Hospice of Grand Rapids or your own spiritual home.