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Shirley Maichel Obituary
Shirley Maichel passed away Thursday January 17, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. There will be no service; the family plans to have a private memorial at a later date. Shirley was born November 17th 1936 to Arthur and Rosetta Spillman in Advance, Missouri. She worked as an engineering technician in the land-surveying department for the Kansas Department of Transportation. She then worked for the University of Kansas and retired in 1996. Upon retirement she joined the first group of Master Gardeners in Douglas County. Her grandchildren and animals were the love of her life. She loved cooking, gardening and being around her family. She is survived by four children: Vicki Maichel, Eudora, KS.; Shelly Davis (Dave), Lawrence, KS; Rex Maichel, Lawrence, KS; Theresa Vervynck (Ken), Baldwin City, KS and two grandchildren: Greg Davis and Miranda Davis. Memorials can be made to the Lawrence Humane Society on behalf of Shirley Maichel.
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Sherry Rhine (Schomer)
January 26, 2013
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Micki Gruver Brown
January 24, 2013
I did not know of Shirley's passing until just now. I'm so sorry to hear this. I have wonderful childhood memories of Shirley and all four of her children. I love you all.
Jude McDaniel
January 24, 2013
As soon as I saw Shirley's name in the paper I knew it was Theresa's Mom. I am so sorry for your loss, there is no one who will ever take the place of our mom's in our lives. they hold us together and remind us of the way in which we are to go.
I remember the Mexican Dinners at Christmas that she cooked and delivered to the office. It was a wonderful experience and kindest of efforts and thoughtfulness on her part. We ate like starving street kids.
My heart goes out to you. May you know God's great comfort as you hold on to her memories and the legacy that she has left for you.
Janice Davault-Harral
January 23, 2013
Vicki, Shelly, Rex and Theresa I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. I admired her, she was inspiration to me. I loved the fact she was a free spirit in our neighborhood, and didn't care what anyone else thought!
Shari Gladman
January 23, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. From all of Rex's neighbors, God bless.
January 23, 2013
I worked with her at Ku Dining. She was alot of fun to be around. She kept us laughing. Am so glad i had the chance to work with her. Shirley you will be greatly missed.
Melinda Kemppainen
January 22, 2013
Shirley was so full of energy and enthusiasm for gardening and cooking. A very creative woman, one I looked up to. She taught me so much.
I'm very sorry for the loss of your mother and grandmother.
Theresa Vervynck
January 22, 2013
Our mom was the exact example of a "Pioneer Woman" she gardened, she canned, she put up hay for other horses, she took care of any animal that wondered onto her farm. She tought us kids to take care of each other and others around us. Even though our family will never be the same, we have each other to get through this. I don't know what Ken and I would of done without ours at this time. We love you all so deeply for being a part of Moms' life and ours.
Diane Michel
January 22, 2013
I'm very thankful for the time shared with Shirley as she worked for me as a salad expert for KU Dining Services. Shirley was a creative salad designer.
Scott & Trina Jameson
January 22, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Jason Grems
January 22, 2013
What a loss and a very loving mother. I was able to meet Shirley several times. She had a big heart.
Milton and Joan Bland
January 21, 2013
Shirley was a good friend and great neighbor. Our condolences to her family.
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