Shirley J. Davies

Obituary Shirley Jane Davies, age 79, of Garber, IA, died Thursday, December 8, 2022, at Regional Medical Center in Manchester, IA surrounded by family. Shirley was born to Martin and Ellen Horstman (Petsche) on October 19, 1943 in McGregor, IA. Shirley graduated from Garnavillo High School in 1961. She married Mark Davies in Garber on June 8, 1974. After joined in marriage they purchased a farm in Millville. There they raised several animals and worked the farm. In addition to working endless hours on the farm she worked at Ertls in Dyersville for numerous years until their closing, at which time she went into healthcare where she worked at different nursing facilities in housekeeping. Shirleys pride and joy were her daughter, and her grandchildren. Shirley was one who always had to be busy doing something. If she was not outside taking care of her yard, or flowers, she could be found doing activities with her family. She was not one to sit still for longer than a few minutes. Getting up late was time wasted during the day that something could be getting done. In her later years she enjoyed watching events that her grandchildren were in, rodeos, doing crossword puzzles, and playing Chuzzles. Shirleys passion was her family, and she cherished all the time spent with her husband, daughter, and grandchildren: She would always say to call day or night. Shirley entered heaven leaving behind her husband, Mark Davies, her daughter: Stacy Davies (Cody Schroeder), grandchildren: Trevor, Cayden, and Alexis, and many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents: Martin & Ellen Horstman, siblings: Martin (Charlene) Horstman Jr, James Horstman, and Ramona (Scylvan) Bahls, niece: Cynthia Kriesler. Along with her in-laws: Hayden and Lois Davies, brother-in-laws: Walter Davies, and Ivan Hardt, and sister-in-laws: Suzanne Davies, and Judy Davies. Always loved, Forever missed, and Never forgotten. Visitation will be held from 3-7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 16, 2022, at Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home in Guttenberg. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Guttenberg with burial in the church cemetery. Rev. Marvin Bries will officiate. Services Visitation Friday December 16, 2022 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home and Crematory Services 207 South 1st Street Guttenberg, IA 52052 Funeral Mass Saturday December 17, 2022 10:00 AM St. Mary's Catholic Church 520 S 2nd St Guttenberg, IA 52052 Interment following funeral service St. Mary's Cemetery Garber Hwy Guttenberg, IA 52052