Shirley Ellen Steinbach, a devoted mother, wife, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home in Olathe, Kansas, on December 22, 2024, at the age of 86. Born on September 14, 1938, in Goessel, Kansas, she was the cherished daughter of Rubina and Otto Regier and grew up in Hutchinson, Kansas, with her brothers, Jerald and Ken.

A dedicated homemaker, Shirley shared many adventures with her first husband, Richard James Bessey, including motorcycle trips, traveling, and bowling. Later, she met Harold B. Steinbach square dancing, got married and continued to cherish family and life's simple joys. She loved sewing, crafting, cooking, square dancing and time spent with loved ones at Pomme de Terre Lake, on the farm in Holden, Missouri, and during retirement in Texas.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Rubina and Otto Regier, her first husband Richard James Bessey, her second husband, Harold B. Steinbach and her granddaughter, Robin Lewin. She is survived by her children, Jay Bessey (Mary) and Toni Lewin (Craig); stepchildren, Brenda Drury (Doug), Tracy Shumate (Kenny), and Paul Steinbach (Carrie); brothers, Jerald and Ken Regier (Sondra); grandchildren Eric Lewin (Traci), Jami Bessey, Christine Bessey, Mallary Shumate, Kole Shumate, Trevor Dunn (Carmen), Jeremy Dunn, Corey Dunn, Annika Steinbach, Ellie Steinbach; and great-grandson Zack Lewin.

There will be a Celebration of Life Service 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 11th at Williams Funeral Chapel in Holden with Pastor Jaylin Storm of Oak Grove Christian Church officiating.

The family will receive friends, one hour prior to service, Saturday at Williams.

Memorial Contributions are suggested to the Catholic Community Hospice in care of the funeral home.

Online condolences may be left at www.williamsfuneralchapel.net