Shirley's Obituary
Shirley Jean (Anliker) Furrer, 79, passed away Saturday morning, December 28, 2024, at her home in rural Wolcott, IN, from complications of pancreatic cancer. Born July 8, 1945, in Rensselaer, IN, she was the daughter of Elmer and Emilie (Schini) Anliker. She married Irvin Furrer on July 25, 1971, in Francesville, IN. A member of the Wolcott Apostolic Christian Church, her first priority in life was loving and serving the Lord. She enjoyed caring for her family, her flowers, and helping on the family farm. She is survived by her loving husband, Irvin Furrer, and four daughters, Melissa (Dale) Banwart of Congerville, IL, Kristie Furrer of Morton, IL, Erica (Michael) Wagenbach and Kim (Ryan) Schleman both of Wolcott, IN, 19 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter Kayleen, her parents Elmer and Emilie Anliker, and two sisters, Linda (Bob) Beer and Charlene (Eldon) Getz.
Visitation to be held from 4-8 p.m. (EDT) Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at the Remington Apostolic Christian Fellowship Hall (16448 South US Highway 231 Remington, IN) and also from 9 a.m. until the time of funeral service at 10:30 a.m. (EDT) Thursday, January 2, 2025, at the Wolcott Apostolic Christian Church (204 Church Drive Wolcott, IN); church ministers will officiate. Interment will follow at the Wolcott Apostolic Christian Cemetery.
For those wishing to donate, memorials may be made to the Apostolic Christian Church LifePoints and given during service times or mailed to funeral home.
