Stephen Shawa
May 12th, 1940 - December 12th, 2013
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Stephen's Obituary
Stephen William Shawa, 73 of Watervliet and formerly of Burt Lake, Michigan died on December 12 at South Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in South Haven. He was born on May 12, 1940 to Amos and Ida (Chingwa) in Burt Lake, Michigan. Stephen enjoyed watching sports especially the Detroit Lions and the Michigan Wolverines. Stephen enjoyed the out of doors and spending time at the beach.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his brothers - Raymond, Francis, Eddie, Robert, James and Ben Shawa, and his sisters - Betty Smithingell and Helen Kiogima.
Shephen is survived by his children - William (Danette) Shawa of Watervliet, MI, Patty (Frank) Chingwa of Petosky, MI, Tony Shawa of Farmington, NM. His siblings - Doris Beaudin and Gary Shawa both of Grand Rapids, MI.
Memorial service will be at a later date. Stephen will be laid to rest at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Brutus, Michigan. Kindly share your thoughts and memories on the family's online guest book at www.FilbrandtFFH.com.
The family is being helped by the Filbrandt Family Funeral Home of South Haven, 637-0333.
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