Julius M. Shupe, 44, of 2453 St. Joseph, West Bloomfield Township, died today after a long illness. His body is at Richardson-Bird Funeral Home in MIlford. Mr. Shupe was an employe of GMC Truck and Coach Division. Surviving are a son, Gary, and a daughter, Gale, both of Holly; two brothers, Louis of Lake Orion and Harry of Flint; five sisters, Mrs. Erna Pedder of Ardara, PA, Mrs. Emily Root of Davison and Mrs. Gertrude Dean, Mrs. Matilda Glancy and Marie Saupe, all of Highland.