Shirley Leibinger
May 12, 1934 - December 08, 2015
Obituary
Leibinger, Shirley Ann of Saginaw Township, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, December 08, 2015 at Henry Ford Hospital with her family by her side. She was 81 years old. Shirley Ann Stelter was born on May 12, 1934 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Bernard and Julia (Bless) Stelter. She married the love of her life, James J. Leibinger, Sr. on August 8, 1953 at SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on January 28, 2010. She enjoyed shopping, and her hobbies included designing floral arrangements and playing Bingo. Shirley was also creative and enjoyed decorating, as well as spending time and caring for her flowers. She was a longtime member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church and a member of the Red Hat Society. Shirley also played the tambourine for the Kitchen Band. Shirley was an avid sports fan of the Red Wings, Tigers and Michigan State Spartans. Above all, she loved and cherished her family. Surviving are one daughter and one son: Cindi (Rick Ferguson) Whitmer of Florida; a son, James J. (Renee) Leibinger, Jr. of Farmington Hills; one son-in-law David Smith; two grandchildren: Ryan and Hannah Leibinger; three brothers and a sister: Ron (Mary) Stelter, Bernie (Joni) Stelter, Bill Stelter, and Debbie (Jeff) Stelter Davis; and a brother-in-law, Frank (Pat) Leibinger. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Susan Smith; a son-in-law, Buster Whitmer; and a sister-in-law, Maureen Shea Stelter; a nephew, Joseph Leibinger. FUNERAL: A Funeral Liturgy will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, December 14, 2015 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 5376 State Street. Rev. Fr. Richard Bokinskie will officiate. Rite of Committal will follow at St. Andrew Mausoleum. VISITATION: Friends are welcome to visit with the family on Sunday, December 13, 2015 at the Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd. (off State) from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. We will celebrate Shirley's life during her favorite season, Christmas. A Vigil Service led by Sue Smith will take place at 6:00 p.m. Sunday evening. Shirley will lie in state at the church on Monday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass. MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to either ALS association or National Breast Cancer Foundation. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the funeral home, church or through www.deislerfuneralhome.com.
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Ray and Kay Brown
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Cindi, I remember sitting next to your Mom when you received your Interior Design Degree, she was so very proud of you. So precious a Mom you have and you
are a reflection of her today. Our prayers are with you and your family for comfort.
In Christ, Kay and Ray Brown
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Art and Etta, Daniel and Linda, and David and Janet
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Art and Etta, Daniel and Linda, and David and Janet purchased the Healing Tears - Lavender and White for the family of Shirley Ann Leibinger.
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Fields of Europe was purchased for the family of Shirley Ann Leibinger.
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Deisler Funeral Home
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Deisler Funeral Home created a Tribute Video in memory of Shirley Ann Leibinger
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EMMETT WAIER
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DEAR RON AND MARY RAE
II HAD PLANNED ON MAKING VISIT TO FUNERAL HOME BUT THE WEATHER SAYS NO SO WE (CAROL) EXPRESS OUR CONDOLENCES TO YOUR LOSS OF A KID SISTER. JUST KNOWING YOU AND HOW YOU CARE ABOUT OTHER PEOPLE SHE IS WELL ON HER WAY TO MUCH BETTER LIFE.
CAROL AND EMMETT