Shirley A. Cereghin of Defiance, Ohio passed away peacefully at home on April 7, 2021. Shirley was born August 10, 1949 in Defiance Ohio, the youngest daughter of the late Emery and Margaret (Lantow) Speiser. She attended and graduated from Tinora High School in 1967. Shirley worked as a home health aide for most of her working years. She was always worried about others and helping them professionally and outside of work. Shirley had an extreme love for her grandchildren, spending most of her free time with them. She enjoyed reading and crocheting.

Surviving is her husband, James J. Cereghin; two children, Jeff (Rosalie) Spoor of Defiance and Stacie (Jamie) Seals of Arizona, 8 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, and beloved friends.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Kenneth Spoor; 4 brothers, Kenneth Speiser, Leroy Speiser, Charles Speiser, Lavon Speiser, and one sister, Nancy Smith.

Shirley’s wishes were to be cremated and there will be a blessing of the ashes at Olive Branch Church, 6716 State Route 15, Defiance, OH 43512 on April 24, 2021 at 10:00 am. The family asks you to join them for a memorial gathering this Sunday, April 18th from 12-4 pm at The Emerald Fox Club, 18865 Road 111, Junction, Ohio.

There will be a memorial service on August 8, 2021 in honor of Shirley’s Birthday and her life's accomplishments (details to follow).



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