Shirley A. Kuper, 87, Evansville
Shirley A. Kuper, 87, of Evansville, passed away at 9:40 a.m. on Friday, June 23, 2023, at Heart to Heart Hospice Center.
Shirley was born September 9, 1935, in Jasper to Robert J. and Luella C. (Singer) Matheis.
She attended Jasper High School and attended the University of Southern Indiana. Shirley was an owner operator of Dump Truck Service of Evansville, Inc. with her late husband, Robert L. Kuper. She worked at St. Mary’s Warrick in the Histology Department, where she worked as a lab tech for 20 years until her retirement.
Shirley was an active member of many clubs including the Tri State Model A Club, Olde Thyme Auto Club and S.I.R. (Southern Indiana Regional) Car Club.
She loved her family, her flowers and loved spending time with her great-grandchildren. Shirley never failed to go to all of their sporting events. She enjoyed the beauty of nature and music of all kinds. Shirley never met a stranger. She was always willing to help anyone, even if she didn’t know them. Shirley was a selfless person and will be missed deeply.
The family would like to thank all the doctors and nurses in helping in the care of Shirley. Especially all those who cared for her during her final days; Leah Maurer, Maddy Carroll, Anna Bickford, Mary Philipps, Ashley Fuhs, Thelma Williams, and Ashlee Friend.
Shirley is survived by her son, Michael L. Kuper (Dorothy); sisters, Beverly S. Craig (Mark) and Linda Boehm (Don); brother, Gary Matheis (Carol); granddaughter, Shannon Wild (Brian); grandson, Robert M. Kuper (Starla); great-grandchildren, Kalyn, Koy, Braylee, Brayden, Skye and Westin Kuper; and several nieces and nephews.
Shirley is preceded in death by her parents; loving husband, Robert L. Kuper; and brother, Charlie Matheis.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, June 29, 2023, at Boone Funeral Home East Chapel – A Family Tradition Funeral Home, 5330 Washington Avenue, with Father Martin Estrada officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery.
Friends may visit from 9:00 a.m. until service time, Thursday, June 29, 2023, at Boone Funeral Home East Chapel.
A Live Stream will be available beginning twenty minutes prior to the service time. Please visit www.boonefuneralhome.net, select your loved one’s obituary, scroll to the bottom of the page, and click Live Stream.
Memorial Contributions may be made to: Holy Rosary Catholic Church at 1301 South Green River Road, Evansville, IN 47715 or Good Shepherd Catholic Church at 2301 North Stockwell Road, Evansville, IN 47715.
Boone Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Shirley Kuper. Condolences may be made to the family online at boonefuneralhome.net
