Connie P. Spiering, 62, of Shawano, passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2014, at her home. Born on May 13, 1951, in New London, she was the daughter of the late Truman and Lucy (Heffs) Shelley.
Connie worked as a nurse’s aide for many years. She was a talented seamstress who enjoyed sewing as well as camping. On Sept. 6, 2003, she was united in marriage to Daniel Spiering in Oshkosh. Connie was a kind soul with a big heart who will be sadly missed by all who knew her.
Connie is survived by her husband, Daniel; a son, Mark (Tracy) Phillips, of Clintonville; two stepsons, Joseph Spiering, of Oshkosh, and Troy Spiering, of Shawano; eight grandchildren, Brianna, Morgan, Parker, Bentley, Mercedes, Trumann, Desiree, Timothy; a sister, Lynn (Deano) Geer, of Shawano; and a brother, Roger (Joan) Shelley, of New London.
Connie was preceded in death by her son, DuWayne Phillips, her parents and former husband, Kenneth Phillips.
Funeral services will be held at noon Friday, April 25, 2014, at the Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano with the Rev. Allen Christensen officiating. Burial will be in the Danish Cemetery near Bear Creek. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Thursday from 4-8 p.m. and on Friday from 11 a.m. until the time of the service.