Shirley A. Speelman, 27, went home to be with her Lord at 8:40 p.m. on Thursday, September 8, 2011 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Shirley was born on April 28, 1984 in South Bend and has been a lifelong resident.

Shirley is survived by her two children, Alyssa M. Speelman and Gavin J. Geier, both at home; mother, Shirley A. (Boyer) Speelman of South Bend; birth mother, Wanda Cutting of South Bend; boyfriend, Yancy Geier of South Bend; brother, Donny Speelman of Mishawaka; uncle, Tony Speelman of Mishawaka; and many nieces and cousins. Shirley was preceded in death by her father, James H. Speelman, Sr., and two uncles, James Speelman, Jr. and Howard Speelman.

A celebration of Shirley's life will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 15, 2011 at the Palmer Funeral Home-River Park, 2528 Mishawaka Avenue, South Bend. Friends may visit with the family from 5:30-6:30 on Thursday at the funeral home.

Contributions in memory of Shirley A. Speelman may be donated for the benefit of her children, c/o Palmer Funeral Home, 2528 Mishawaka Avenue, South Bend, IN 46615. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.