Obituary for Kathy Ann Miersen

Kathy Ann Miersen, 40, of 6676 32nd Ave., Shellsburg, died Tuesday, April 3, 2007 in her home following a sudden illness. Memorial Services 1 P.M. Thursday, April 5, at First Lutheran Church. The Rev. Dr. Kay Slocum will officiate. Arrangements and Cremation entrusted to the Cremation Society of Eastern Central Western Iowa. Survivors include daughter Angie Miersen, Shane Brekke and baby Brekke of Cedar Rapids; a son Matthew James Miersen and Jessica French of Shellsburg; her parents Wayne and Ann McClain of Dubuque; brothers Ron (Chris) McClain, and Jerry McClain both of Dubuque; sisters Lori (Dennis) Weig of Dubuque, and Carol (Larry) Foht of Benton, WI; mother and father in law Ken Sr. and Barbara Harford of Marion; as well as many nieces and nephews. Kathy was preceded in death by her beloved husband Brian James Miersen, her grandparents, 2 aunts, one uncle, and one cousin. Kathy Ann Miersen was born January 1, 1967 in Dubuque, the beloved daughter of Wayne and Ann (Schmerbach) McClain. She was united in marriage to Brian James Miersen on May 11, 1991 in Marion. Brian preceded her in death on March 15, 2007. She was a manager for the last 5 years at Timber Ridge Mobile Home Park. Kathy had great joy spending time with her family. Kathy was a loving mother and devoted wife, and will be missed forever. A memorial fund has been established.