Shirley A. Chapman

Shirley Alice Chapman, 90 Lakeland – Shirley Alice Chapman, the widow of the late Menzo Chapman, entered into rest on Tuesday, November 13, 2018. She was born on March 9, 1928 in Muskegon, Michigan to Thomas and Gladys Sikkenga. For over 45 years, she worked as a telephone operator and Union President in Michigan. Shirley enjoyed many years on a working dairy farm in Michigan. She also enjoyed sewing and doing other crafts. Shirley is survived by her daughters, Pamela Szalka (Gary) from Woodhaven, MI, and Penelope Chapman Restau from Lakeland, FL; her grandsons, Todd Szalka (Juli) and Marc Szalka (Josie); her great-grandsons, Luke, Dean, Zac and Cam Szalka. She also leaves behind two sisters, Beverly Loomis and Mary Lou Zimmerman. Services will be held in Blanchard, MI, in the Spring.