WATERSMEET, Mich. - It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Dr. Maurice Anthony Shively, of Watersmeet. He passed away peacefully at home on May 22, 2025, at the age of 94.

Maurice was born on Nov. 18, 1930, in Wyatt, Missouri, to Roy Lee Shively and Marion Margaret Shively (née Kunz).

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Lucille Laura Shively (née Brady). His brother, Richard Leroy Shively. His children, Charles Roy Shively, Kimberly Sue Borders (Gary), Heidi Marie Shively-Czlapinski (Brian), Jolene Shively (Todd Gallup), and Alan Maurice Shively (Alina).  Grandchildren, Christopher Maurice Rosenbarger (Josh), Ashley Nicole Melvin, Evan Allen Maves (Brittany), Joseph Anthony Woodhall (Mandy), Lauren Marie Maves, Daniel Robert Woodhall (Christie), Bianca Elizabeth Woodhall, Joshua Dakota Woodhall (Paige), Elizabeth Ashley Maves (Edmond Edwards), Ariel Paige Gallup (Zach King), Maurice Anthony Shively II, Todd Alan Gallup Jr., Madsion Michelle Czlapinski, Sydney Elizabeth Czlapinski, Brock Alan Michael Shively, Blake Ashton Marcell Shively, Marshall Alexander Czlapinski, and Blessing Joyce Marie Shively. Great grandchildren, Noah Alan Woodhall, Christian Alexander Woodhall, Kade Robert Woodhall, Jonah Anthony Woodhall, Brissa Nicole Melvin, Odette Raylan Woodhall, Gabriella Lucille Maves, Anastasia Rose Edwards, Dawson Anthony Maves, Willow Renee Maves, Chivani Maylynn Brunk and Quinlee Ann Woodhall. Cousin, Glenn M Hillhouse Jr., as well as numerous brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, and numerous friends that he considered family.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughters, Kathrine and Deborah; son, Alan; brother, Moreton Lee; and sister-in-law, Wanda.

Maurice graduated from Williamson County High School in 1947. He then enlisted into the U.S. Army and served in the Korean War. After an honorable discharge, he pursued a higher education at Southern Illinois University and finally at the University of Illinois where he obtained his Doctorate of Dentistry and Oral Surgery. He opened his own dental practice in Carterville, Illinois where he practiced for many years before moving his practice to Ewen, Michigan in 1969. He sold his practice in 1997 to retire. However, he decided that retirement was not for him. He wanted to continue to help his community members as he did for so many years, so he signed on to work for the Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake
Superior Chippewa Indians' Dental Clinic until his final retirement around 2013.

Maurice's kindness, generosity and unwavering love for his family and friends will never be forgotten.

A celebration of life will take place on Sunday, June 29, at 2 p.m., in the Event Center at the Northern Waters Casino and Resort.

As Maurice would say…." Over and out, 10-4."

Jerald Rocco, owner and manager of Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., in Wakefield, is assisting the family with arrangements. To send online condolences or to share a memory, please go to lakesidememorialchapel.com.