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Shirley E. Ware

GLADSTONE — Shirley E. Ware, 89, of Gladstone, passed away Friday, Feb. 10, 2017, at Christian Park Health Care Center in Escanaba.

Shirley was born Aug. 30, 1927, in Battle Creek, Mich., the daughter of Austin and Charlotte (Bacon) DeLano. She graduated from Battle Creek High School and received an associate’s degree from Kellogg Community College. She was a loving and caring wife and mother.

In addition to her loving husband, Lewis E. Ware, she is survived by: one son, Jeff (Jenny) Ware of Rapid River; one daughter, Vivian Ayers of Escanaba; two grandchildren, Mike and Amy; three great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Shirley was preceded in death by: son, Bruce Ware; brothers, Lyle and WIlliam DeLano; and sister, Thelma Nay.

A graveside service for Shirley will be scheduled in the summer. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the Ware family. Please visit www.skradskifuneralhomes.com where you can leave a message of condolence to the family.