Shirley Scheiwe

Shirley Marie Scheiwe, 96, of Beecher, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025. Shirley was born on May 8, 1929, in Beecher, IL to Walter and Marie (Clouse) Stoeven. Very soon thereafter on June 2, 1929, Shirley was taken to the Lutheran Church to be baptized. She was confirmed by William Schultz on March 29, 1942, at Zion Lutheran Church. On May 27, 1951, Reverend Harold Wunderlick married Shirley and Harold Scheiwe and they remained married for 59 years. They had one loving daughter, Amy. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Harold, daughter Amy Dawson, her parents Walter and Marie, siblings (Roger), Louan, Ardith Schroeder, and Ronal Schroder. Shirley enjoyed working in retail stores in Chicago Heights, IL, and Farmer’s State Bank/First Community Bank in Beecher for many years. She enjoyed cards, singing in Zion Church Choir for over 30 years, and crossword puzzles. Most of all, Shirley was a fighter. She is survived by three grandchildren: Jodi (Igrisan), Chad and Heather Gottberg, and Juli Gottberg. Her great granddaughter Hannah. Eddy Dawson, her son in law. Also surviving Shirley are many nieces and nephews. Pallbearers: Carey Stoeven, Steve Schroeder, Nick Grutzius, and Zack Grutzius The Visitation and Funeral have been relocated to Peace Lutheran Church (Eagle Lake).