Delores “Dee” Jean Eitniear, 87, of Hart, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024, at Oceana Medical Care Facility.  Dee was born December 16, 1936, to Clifford and Doris (Pontius) Schmieding in Ferry Township.  She married Laval “Allen” Eitniear on May 9, 1955, in Indiana.

Delores attended Ferry Wesleyan Church and was baptized on June 8, 2014, along with her husband.  She retired from Brown’s Grocery Store in Shelby.  Dee loved her flower gardens, animals, and grandchildren.  She had many talents with ceramics, country painting, and beading, which kept her busy during Covid.

Delores is survived by:  her children, Debbie (Bob) Collins, Doug (Janine) Eitniear, Laurie (Kelly) Delia, and Sanda Eitniear; daughter-in-law, Anna Eitniear; sisters, Norma (Stan McWaters) Pierson and Evva (Glenn) Hoffman; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Delores was preceded in death by:  her parents, Clifford and Doris; husband, Allen; son, Tim; son-in-law, Perry Booher; granddaughter-in-law, Emily Eitniear; brother, Richard Schmieding; long time family friend, Zella Ann Wade.

The family wishes to thank the staff at Oceana Medical Care Facility for the care and friendships they gave mom for the past 7 ½ years.

Per Dee’s wishes, there will be no services.

Harris Funeral Home, in Shelby, is in charge of arrangements.

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