Shirley Chelleen

Shirley Irene Chelleen, 81, passed away in Des Moines on September 23, 2016. She was born in Colfax, Iowa, on January 1, 1935, the daughter of Floyd and Carrie Gabbert.

Shirley was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who devoted her time to her family and home. She enjoyed attending her children and grandchildren’s various activities and sporting events through the years. Shirley was also active in her community, serving as President of the Colfax Women’s Club, Den Mother, and was an assistant leader of the Blue Birds.

Shirley is survived by her children, Deb Mendenhall, Greg (Mary) Chelleen, and Mark (Shirley) Chelleen; 8 grandchildren, Mike Mendenhall, Mark Mendenhall, Matt Mendenhall, Ashley (Jeremy) Siglin, Stephanie Chelleen, Brandon Chelleen, Brad Chelleen, and Adam Chelleen; 2 great-grandchildren, Emmy and Jase Siglin; as well as her nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Loren Chelleen; parents, Floyd and Carrie Gabbert; siblings, Helen Van Elsen and Raymond Gabbert.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 28, 2016, at Hamilton’s Mitchellville Funeral Home, 303 Center Ave. South in Mitchellville, with a 2:15 p.m. graveside service at Mitchellville Cemetery.

Memorials will be received by the family in loving memory of Shirley.

Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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