Shirley A. (Bowers) Bechen

Shirley A. Bechen, 85, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away on August 25, 2024, at Hawkeye Care Center.

A private family service will be held at a later date. Entombment will be at a later date at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road, is assisting the family.

Shirley was born on July 20, 1939, in Mount Ida, Wisconsin, daughter of Charles and Gladys (Goodrich) Bowers. She was united in marriage to Raymond Bechen on April 27, 1957, at St. Clement Catholic Church in Lancaster, Wisconsin. She worked at Randall’s and Hy-Vee.

Shirley is survived by her children Tom Bechen of Dubuque, Pam Mays of Casper, Wyoming, Rae Ann Bechen of Aurora, Colorado, and Karla Leick of Dubuque, seven grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, and three great great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband Raymond, her parents, daughter Laura (Jack) Naderman, daughter-in-law Carol Bechen, and great grandson Terran Gallegos.

The family would like to thank Hospice of Dubuque and the nurses and staff at Hawkeye Care Center for going above and beyond with their amazing care of mom.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Dubuque Regional Humane Society.

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