Shirley Anne Mielke Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Shirley Anne Mielke (Newton, Iowa), born in Davenport, Iowa, who passed away on March 25, 2022, at the age of 87, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Howard Leland and Helen D. Bunten (Drummond); her daughter Sherry Lee Defenbaugh; her granddaughter Mercedes Wathen; and her sister Laura Blakesley.
She is survived by: her husband Dick; her daughter Karen Ann Wathen; her son-in-law Dan Defenbaugh; her grandchildren, Kim Batterson (Vonk), Danielle Roush (Ely) and Blake Wathen; and her great grandchildren, Olivia, Jaxon Batterson, Athena, Ezekiel Phanphasy, Kayden Roush and Damon Wathen.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be designated to WesleyLife Hospice, to Alzheimer's research or to a charity of your choosing.
