n 1936 - 2026

Shirley Ann Faber, age 89, of Clare, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, July 5, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

On November 26, 1936, Shirley was born to Al and Dorothy (Tillman) Cashen in Beal City.

She was united in marriage to Francis Faber in Beal City on November 6, 1954, and together they enjoyed fifty-three years until Francis’ passing in May of 2008.

She lived out her Catholic faith through prayer and serving as an active parishioner of Our Lady of Hope Catholic Parish— where she helped serve countless funeral luncheons.

She is survived by her children Bill Faber (Lisa Ashley) of Harrison, Teresa Gaffner (Robert Perry) of Farwell, Bob Faber (Mardi Dysinger) of Clare, Deb (Harold) Schleicher of Stockton, Linda (John) Fabian of Rosebush, Casey (Saulius) Polteraitis of Milford, and Pat Cashen of Mecosta; her fifteen grandchildren and her eighteen great-grandchildren; her brothers Bill (Carole) Cashen and Jim (Michelle) Cashen; and many special nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis Faber; her siblings, Susanne Schaffer, Pat Cashen, and Bob Cashen; her grandson, Richard Schleicher; and her great-granddaughter, Lennon McMullen.

A Funeral Mass in honor of Shirley was held on Monday, July 13, 2026, at Our Lady of Hope Parish of Clare at 11:00 a.m. with Monsignor Francis Koper officiating. Shirley’s final place of rest is in the St. Cecilia Catholic Cemetery of Clare, alongside her husband Francis.

Memorial contributions in honor of Shirley may be directed to Our Lady of Hope Parish.

For those unable to attend services, online condolences may be shared at www.stephenson- wyman.com