Shirley J. Mlodzik
Shirley Jean Mlodzik, 85, passed away peacefully with loved ones at her bedside on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021. She resided in Apollo Beach, Fla., with her husband of 35 years, James Mlodzik.
She was born Shirley Jean Hemish, with a heart of gold, appropriately, on Valentine's day, Feb. 14, 1936, on the family farm in Tracy, Minn., to parents Frank and Ida Hemish. Shirley was one of 11 siblings. She moved to Mankato, Minn., where she eventually met and married Norm Schaible, and, together, they raised four children. Shirley was an incredibly wonderful and kind wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, in-law and friend. She was extremely funny, without knowing how funny she was, which made her more endearing. She enjoyed word games and was a Scrabble master. She also loved to play cards and was always ready for another game. Shirley was known as a great cook and especially loved making her delicious pies, famous among family and friends. Reading was a favorite past time, and she also loved reading to all the kids, going to the movies and spending time with those she loved. She had an infectious giggle and always made everyone smile.
Shirley was loved by all and will be so missed by so many. She leaves behind her husband, James; her children: daughter, Cindy (Tom) Vermeersch of Knoxville, Tenn., son, Tim Schaible of Scottsdale, Ariz., daughter Carrie Coash of Maplewood, Minn., and daughter Stacie Schaible of Tampa, Fla.; seven grandchildren, Isaac, Ann (Melissa), Justin, Jenna, Samantha (Nick), Cade and Kaia; three great grandchildren, Ellie, Connor and Jack; sisters, Ann Fechter and Joyce Jeffery; and brothers, Howard Hemish and Frank Hemish. She also leaves behind many special nieces and nephews, extended family and close friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Viola, Gordon, Marian, Arch, George and Sandy; and several extended family members.
A memorial service will be held in September in Minnesota. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The American Heart Association.
She was born Shirley Jean Hemish, with a heart of gold, appropriately, on Valentine's day, Feb. 14, 1936, on the family farm in Tracy, Minn., to parents Frank and Ida Hemish. Shirley was one of 11 siblings. She moved to Mankato, Minn., where she eventually met and married Norm Schaible, and, together, they raised four children. Shirley was an incredibly wonderful and kind wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, in-law and friend. She was extremely funny, without knowing how funny she was, which made her more endearing. She enjoyed word games and was a Scrabble master. She also loved to play cards and was always ready for another game. Shirley was known as a great cook and especially loved making her delicious pies, famous among family and friends. Reading was a favorite past time, and she also loved reading to all the kids, going to the movies and spending time with those she loved. She had an infectious giggle and always made everyone smile.
Shirley was loved by all and will be so missed by so many. She leaves behind her husband, James; her children: daughter, Cindy (Tom) Vermeersch of Knoxville, Tenn., son, Tim Schaible of Scottsdale, Ariz., daughter Carrie Coash of Maplewood, Minn., and daughter Stacie Schaible of Tampa, Fla.; seven grandchildren, Isaac, Ann (Melissa), Justin, Jenna, Samantha (Nick), Cade and Kaia; three great grandchildren, Ellie, Connor and Jack; sisters, Ann Fechter and Joyce Jeffery; and brothers, Howard Hemish and Frank Hemish. She also leaves behind many special nieces and nephews, extended family and close friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Viola, Gordon, Marian, Arch, George and Sandy; and several extended family members.
A memorial service will be held in September in Minnesota. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The American Heart Association.