Shirley Marie Green
April 8, 1933 - April 10, 2018
Shirley Marie Green, 85, of Rapid City, passed away on April 10, 2018 at Munson Medical Center. She was born on April 8, 1933 in Yipsilanti to the late Wilford and Lalah (Bell) Grannis. Shirley took pride in being a homemaker. She was a foster mother for over 42 children. As well as being a caregiver, she ran a daycare center from her home for 15 years. Shirley was a past Rapid City Fire & Rescue EMT where she loved to serve her community. Shirley loved camping, making wedding cakes, quilting, and rug hooking. Shirley was very proud of her famous German Soft Pretzels, whose recipe had been handed down through the generations. She is survived by her children, Steven (Billie) Green of Rapid City, David (Patty) Green, of Rapid City, Shelley (William) Hardy of Alden, and Matthew (Holly) Green of Kalkaska; 12 grandchildren; and 18 great grandchildren. Shirley is preceded in death by her sister, Ella Kieller. A memorial service will take place on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at 11:00 with a visitation starting one hour prior to service at Wolfe-O’Neill Funeral Home, 106 S. Cherry St. Kalkaska, MI 49646. Arrangements were made by Wolfe-O’Neill Funeral Home, our family serving yours.
Shirley Marie Green, 85, of Rapid City, passed away on April 10, 2018 at Munson Medical Center. She was born on April 8, 1933 in Yipsilanti to the late Wilford and Lalah (Bell) Grannis. Shirley took pride in being a homemaker. She was a foster... View Obituary & Service Information