Shirley A. Pierucki, 86, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at Insight Hospital and Medical Center Coldwater.
A visitation will be held Monday, March 23, 2026 from 4:00-6:30 p.m. at Dutcher Funeral Home. A Nurse Honor Guard and Rosary will follow the visitation.
A Mass of Christian Burial will take place Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery in Coldwater.
Arrangements are being cared for by Dutcher Funeral Home.
She was born April 22, 1939, to Joseph W. Pierucki and Caroline E. (Otto).
Shirley devoted her life to faith, education, and caring for others. From a young age she attended St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School. She then began her journey as a nun with the Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart, where she became known as Sister Mary Giovanni. Later, Shirley continued her teaching ministry with the Franciscan Sisters St. Michael School. She later moved to Los Angeles, where she became a nurse and also taught and mentored other nurses.
Upon returning to the Coldwater area, Shirley continued her nursing career, serving at Cameron Hospital, Coldwater Hospital, the Coldwater Regional Center, and the Kalamazoo State Hospital. After retiring from nursing, she fulfilled a lifelong dream by opening the Hideout Bed & Breakfast, which she lovingly operated for many years.
Shirley was a devoted member of St. Charles Borromeo Church. She generously gave her time volunteering at the local senior center and Pines Behavioral Health. She had a deep love for animals, especially dogs, and spent many years fostering them. Shirley found true joy in helping others, nurturing her faith, tending to her yard, and caring for her flowers.
She is survived by her daughter, Stephanie Wasson; her grandchildren Stacy Robinson and Scott Wasson; her great grandchildren, Carolynn Robinson and Emily Robinson; and her many nieces and nephews: Constance Thomas; Jeannette (Henry) Osburn; Bernadine Pierucki; Cheryl (Rikk) Carlson-Pierucki; Cynthia Rowsey-Pierucki; Caren Pierucki; Christopher (Lori) Pierucki; Michael Pierucki; Joseph (Elisa) Pierucki; Daniel (Trissy Upston) Pierucki; Monica (Mark) Hacker; and Angela (Ken) Washburn. She is also survived by her dear friends, Sylvia Johns, Vickie (Dan) Lyon, and Barb Hepner, along with many other loving family members.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her siblings, Conrad (Yvonne) Pierucki, Richard (Charlotte) Pierucki, and Kenneth (Cheryl) Pierucki; as well as her nephew, Patrick Pierucki.
Memorial donations may be directed to Animal Aid of Branch County, St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, or St. Charles School.
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