Shirley Kaiser

Shirley M. Kaiser, age 91, a resident of Royal Oak, formerly of Melvindale, died February 2, 2012 at West Bloomfield Nursing Care Center. She was born November 14, 1920 in Detroit to the late Kazimir and Ursula Lapinskas. She is survived by her daughters, Sharon David Gale of Yuma, AZ and Sandra Armstrong of Royal Oak; siblings, Mary Mestas of Melvindale and Frank Lapinskas of Dearborn; grandchildren, George, Kristina, Barbara and Elizabeth; and great grandchildren, Cody, Zachary, Rebecca and Mandy. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Otto Kaiser, in 1976; the couple married in 1940 in Detroit; son, Ronald Kaiser; and siblings, Simon Lapenckas and Ann Guessner. Private services to be held. Memorials to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Beaumont Hospice appreciated. Arrangements by Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, Royal Oak, 248-541-7000. Share your memories at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com.