Shirley Jean Bendixen
  • Born on: August 23, 1932
  • Departed on: April 23, 2025
  • Resided in: Dubuque, IA

Shirley Jean Bendixen

Shirley Jean (Ahl) Bendixen, Age 92, of Dubuque, IA, passed away at the Luther Manor Nursing Home in Dubuque, IA, on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Shirley was born on August 23, 1932, in Toronto, IA. She was the daughter of the late Leonard V. and Ruth A. (Wells) Ahl. On February 3, 1973, Shirley married the love of her life, Hans Bendixen in Clarence, IA. She worked as a radiology technician for over 58 years at several medical centers around the area. 

Those left to cherish Shirley’s memory are her children, Linda ( ) Doran, of Bettendorf, IA, Steven () Josvanger, of Davenport, IA, Kent Josvanger, of Dubuque, IA, and Lisa Russell of Rock Island, IL; her grandchildren; her great-grandchildren; her siblings. She was preceded in death by her husband Hans, and her parents.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to a charity of one’s choice.

The family would like to thank the entire staff at Luther Manor for all the love and support they showed Shirley, while she was in their care.
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