Shirley J. Peterson, 76, of Weir, Kansas, passed away at 1:19 a.m. Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at her home.
She was born December 9, 1941 in Pittsburg, Kansas, the daughter of Herbert and Jessie Elizabeth (Frederich) Mielke.
Shirley graduated from Pittsburg High School in 1959. After High School she married John E. Peterson. They later divorced.
Shirley worked for Pittsburg State University as a department secretary, retiring after 36 years of service.
Survivors include a son, Tom Peterson and his wife Donna of Columbus, KS; a daughter, Linda Wilson and her husband Kevin of Arma, KS; a brother, Michael Mielke and his wife Faye of Ft. Scott, KS; a sister, Connie Baker of Pittsburg, KS; three grandchildren, Lauren Johnson and her husband Chris, Whitney Marrs and her husband, Marcus, and Emily Wilson. She is also survived by her loving cat Sindy.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Memorial Graveside Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday (May 18) at the Garden of Memories with Reverend Jim Sukraw officiating. The family suggests memorials be given to Harry Hynes Hospice and/or SEK Humane Society. These may be left at or mailed to the Brenner Mortuary, 114 E. 4th St., Pittsburg, KS 66762. Online condolences may be left at www.brennermortuary.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Brenner Mortuary, Pittsburg.
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