Ethel Louise Shay, age 91, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2018 at St. Ann’s Home. The daughter of Walter & Ethel (Schroll) Sobczak she was born on June 28, 1926 in Grand Rapids. 

Ethel is preceded in passing by her parents; sisters, Betty Herman, and Evelyn Conway; and her niece, Susan Tennant. She is survived by her brothers, Fred Sobczak, and William Sobczak; niece, Linda Herman; nephew, Richard Herman; great nephew, Jason Tennant; great nieces, Mallorie Herman, Megan Herman, and McKenzie Herman. 

Honoring her wishes cremation will take place. To send a message of sympathy to the family, sign Ethel’s online guestbook, or to share a favorite memory, please visit: www.MichiganCremation.com

Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, grand Rapids.