Shirley L. Laethem Obituary
We are sad to announce that on March 16, 2025, at the age of 93, Shirley L. Laethem of Gladwin, Michigan passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Shirley L. Laethem to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Christian Roth and Florence Roth (Briggs); her husband Paul Laethem; her siblings, Charlotte Hills (Roth) and Lynwood Roth; her siblings-in-law, Jack Hills and Nancy Roth; and her son-in-law Glenn Vink.
She is survived by: her pet Lacey; her children, Richard Laethem of Caro, Thomas Laethem of Bradenton, Paula (Randy Vandemark), Susan Vink of Bradenton and Kevin (Teresa Laethem); her grandchildren, Christopher, Christine Laethem, Robert Laethem, Mandy, Jeff Lintner, Christina, Jason McLachlan, Alisha Laethem, Bethany Betts, Gevin, Sarah Vandemark, Trisha, Michael Thompson, Ryan Vink, Chelsea Vink, Brandon Laethem, Allison, David Bell, Jessica and Matt Myers; and her brother Donald Roth. She is also survived by fifteen great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, March 19th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Thursday, March 20th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. A funeral service was held on Thursday, March 20th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Sacred Heart Church (910 W Frank St, Caro, MI 48723).
Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider memorial contributions to Catholic Family Services, 710 N. Michigan Ave., Saginaw, MI 48602 or Heaven Can Wait Animal Haven, P.O. Box 23 Ferrysburg, MI 49409.
