Shelvie "Big Gene" Hinzman's obituary , Passed away on May 20, 2025 in Independence, Ohio

Shelvie "Big Gene" Hinzman

March 12, 1939 - May 20, 2025 (86 years old)

Independence, Ohio

Shelvie "Big Gene" Hinzman's obituary , Passed away on May 20, 2025 in Independence, Ohio

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Fortuna Funeral Home

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Shelvie "Big Gene" Hinzman

March 12, 1939 - May 20, 2025 (86 years old)

Independence, Ohio

Shelvie Hinzman Obituary

We are sad to announce that on May 20, 2025, at the age of 86, Shelvie Hinzman of Independence, Ohio passed away. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his children, Michael and Eugenia Chidsey (Jaye); his siblings, Rodene, Lorene Swiger and Issac Hinzman; his parents, Shelby and Majorie; and also Oleta Casteel.

He is survived by: his children, Shela McCarthy (Marty), Shelvie (late Sally) and Wendy Sharrer (John); his grandchildren, Lee Ann Hinzman, Stacy Dillon, Michael Lyons, Christy Harte, Brandon Harte, Ronnie Chidsey, Jessica Chidsey, Jaye Chidsey, Ericka Newberger and Giovanna Sharrer; and his siblings, Irene Frye and Phil Hinzman.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Fortuna Funeral Home



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May 22

Visitation

Fortuna Funeral Home - Cleveland
5316 Fleet Ave, Cleveland, OH 44105

Fri

May 23

Funeral service

Fortuna Funeral Home - Cleveland
5316 Fleet Ave, Cleveland, OH 44105

Fri

May 23

Burial

Harvard Grove Cemetery
6100 Lansing Ave, Cleveland, OH 44105

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