Phyllis T. Shively, age 94 of Manistee, MI, died Sunday, June 11, 2023 at Manistee County Medical Care Facility.

She was born on July 8, 1928 in Manistee and was the daughter of Martin & Stella (Kniola) Balcer. She was a graduate of St. Joseph High School, Class of 1947. Following graduation, she worked for Michigan Bell Telephone Company.

Phyllis married Donald C. Shively on October 18, 1952 at St. Joseph Catholic Church.  They were married over 61 years at the time of his death on March 22, 2014.

After marrying, Phyllis was a fulltime homemaker and mom. She was a very active member at St. Joseph Parish until her 80th birthday. She was a member of the Rosary & Altar Society, taught Faith Formation (CCD) for over 25 years, and served on the funeral luncheon committee for 22 years.

Phyllis is survived by her nine children: Mike (Diana) Shively, Timothy Shively, Mary Jo (Gary) Wertz, Steven (Linda) Shively, Philip Shively, David (Dawn) Shively, Mark Shively, Ann Brown and Jane (Chris) Kundert. She is also survived by 32 grandchildren, 49 great grandchildren, 13 great-great grandchildren, her brother Frank Balcer, and her sister-in-law Judy Shively. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive her.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her sisters Genevieve and Lucille, great granddaughter Emma Lynn, great-great grandson Hunter, and her sister in-law, Maren Balcer, and by many extended family members.

Mass from The Order of Christian Funerals will be celebrated on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at 10:30 am at St. Joseph Church of Divine Mercy Parish, with Rev. Rubén Muñoz celebrant. The family will receive family and friends at the church one hour prior to the Mass. Burial will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Divine Mercy Parish or Manistee Catholic Central Schools.  Envelopes will be available at the church on Tuesday morning.

The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of funeral arrangements.