As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service:
UPDATE: A memorial service for Shirley will be held 1:00 pm on Monday, June 2, 2025, at the Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service – Hancock Chapel with Rev. Brahm Semmler Smith to officiate. Burial will be in the Forest Hill Cemetery at a later time.
Shirley M. Niemi, 86, a resident of Overland Park and former Dodgeville resident who passed away on January 6, 2025, at the Overland Park Regional Medical Center in Overland Park, KS, following a short illness.
She was born in May of 1938 in Trout Creek. She was the daughter of Frank & Elizabeth (Tiura) Aho. She spent early days in Trout Creek, Greenland & Trimountain.
Shirley graduated from Jeffers Highschool. She worked at Woolworths, Snyder Drugs & Shopko as a cashier. She retired in 2013.
She married William Niemi of Hurontown in August of 1959. He preceded her in death in May of 1999.
Also, her parents, brothers (John & Francis) and two infant sisters (Sally & Verna) preceded her in death.
Shirley enjoyed walking, making crafts, visiting family & friends and playing cards.
Survived is a son; David (Cherie) Niemi of Dodgeville, a daughter; Sharon (Paul) Kochan of KS, two granddaughters: Ashley (Cody) Stopel of Dodgeville & Lisa Niemi of TX; two grandsons: Noah & Jonah Kochan of KS; one great granddaughter Savannah James of TX; one brother Carl (Paulette) Aho of White Pine; five sisters: Arlene Larson of Allegan, Jane Putkela of Delton, Dolores (Bill) Davis of Plainwell, Dorothy Kinnunen of Baraga and Evelyn McClung of Ontonagon; several nieces & nephews, cousins and very special friends Cheryl Mattson & family.
A memorial service for Shirley will be held later this year with burial in the Forest hill Cemetery of Houghton
To view Shirley’s obituary or to send condolences to the family please visit www.memorialchaepl.net.
The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service – Hancock Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
