Monday, January 20th, 2020
Shelva Etgen
Shelva Etgen, age 81, of Celina, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2020, at Celina Manor. She was born June 13, 1938, in St. Sebastian,
to the late Albert & Florentine (Link) Niekamp.
Shelva is survived by her partner of many years, Bob Ritchie of Celina, son, Brent (Linda) Unger of Sebring, Florida, daughter, Kim (Jeff) Everman of Celina, grandchildren: Kyle Everman, Brock Willrath, Craig Everman, and Tyler Everman, five great grandchildren, and her step-children.
Also surviving are a sister and two brothers: Joyce (Ron) Deger, Darrel (Connie) Niekamp, and Barry (Linda) Niekamp, and a son-in-law, Bruce Willrath.
Shelva was preceded in death by a daughter, Babette Willrath.
She was a graduate of Marion Local High School, and a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Celina VFW Post #5713. An avid crafter, Shelva enjoyed painting, ceramics, and collecting and restoring vintage dolls.
Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 Noon, Thursday, January 23, at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Celina, with Pastor Randy Christian, officiating. Burial will follow at Mendon Cemetery.
Calling Hours are from 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon on Thursday, at the Funeral Home in Celina.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Community Health Professionals Hospice. Condolences can be expressed at dickandsonshellwarthfh.com.
