Shannon Ida (Kiecker) Elke, age 45, of Jordan, MN, passed peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, March 23, 2022.
A time of gathering will be held on Sunday, April 10, from 4-7 pm, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 104 West First Street, Jordan and on Monday, April 11, from 10-10:45 am, at Hope Lutheran Church, 201 Hope Avenue, Jordan, with a celebration of life service at 11 am. Guests may join via live streaming by visiting hope-jordan.org. Pastor Steve Thompson will preside.
Norbert and Patrice (Wendland) Kiecker proudly announced the birth of their first child Shannon gracing this world on September 22, 1976, at Redwood Falls Hospital, in Redwood Falls, MN. She was baptized at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, in Fairfax, MN. Shannon’s early days were spent on a farm with her younger brothers, Trevor, and Derick. Shannon formed a lifelong love for animals, especially of cats and dogs. She once hid a rabbit in her closet, as a pet. Family was always important to Shannon. She enjoyed spending time visiting her grandparents and playing with cousins.
In 1984, the Kiecker family moved to Jordan, after the passing of her dad, Norbert. She and her brothers eventually became part of a blended family. Their mother Pat married Chuck Wermerskirchen and Shannon welcomed his daughters Jennifer and Amy and later Ryan and Jamie were added to the family. The family attended Hope Lutheran Church, where she was confirmed in October of 1991. Shannon graduated from Jordan High School in 1995.
Unbeknown, the love story between Shannon and Daniel Thomas Elke started back in her early school years. Their paths kept crossing and eventually Shannon and Dan started dating. They were married on August 22, 1998, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, in Jordan. From this union, Shannon and Dan were blessed with three children, Ariel Ruth, Daniel Thomas Jr and Nathaniel Vernon.
The importance of family remained strong for Shannon. The Elke’s loved camping, with her favorite destination of Grand Marais, MN. Shannon and Dan were very active in their children’s lives. Together, they coached the kid’s youth softball and baseball teams. Shannon loved attending Ariel, Dan and Nate’s school activities and sporting events. She rarely missed an activity or event. Shannon’s love for animals continued welcoming many dogs, cats and even chickens through the years.
Shannon became a Certified Nursing Assistant. Through her career, Shannon worked at Mala Stana Assisted Living and Rehabilitation Center and Oak Terrace Senior Living, as a care manager. During this time, she also attended Normandale Community College earning two degrees in Administration Management.
During Shannon’s battle with cancer, she never gave up. She loved to be gardening, canning, grilling, and crafting. She took great care of her home and especially her family.
Shannon was feisty, strong willed and had an open heart, always welcoming people to her home. She will be forever missed and forever loved by husband, Dan; children, Ariel Elke, Danny Elke, Nate Elke, extended son, Dallas Winter; mother, Pat (Chuck) Wermerskirchen; siblings, Jennifer (Brian) Rezac, Amy (Eric) King, Trevor (Cassie) Kiecker, Derick (Kim) Kiecker, Ryan (Beth) Wermerskirchen, Jamie Wermerskirchen; many other loving relatives and friends. Greeting Shannon home in Heaven is her father, Norbert and many grandparents.
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Peter Chase
I wish to send my condolences on the loss of Shannon Elke. She was a fine person, full of compassion, kindness and strength. May her life be a blessing to all who knew her!
Maria Cermak
My condolences to the Family and Friends
Of Shannon Ida (Kiecker) Elke.
The love we’ve known will be waiting for us, on the other side, you will know the road that leads to Life,
Our Lord Jesus Christ.
Lisa Koenig
So sorry for your loss!
Kathleen Keene
May all the sweet memories of Shannon soon replace all your sorrow.
Tammy Diaz
Pat, I am so very sorry , my prayers and heart goes to you and your family.
Jesse Cermak
Dan I am so sorry about your loss.I know this is such a time of sorrow for you and your family .You have been in my prayers for some time and I shall continue to be so. I also have been praying for Aunt Rosie and hope she is doing better.I have always thought of you a really good man.My heart goes out to you,Dan.God Bless You and all Elke Family.
Mary Ellen and Al Schroeder
Dan, Al and I are so very sorry for your loss. We have been praying for Shannon and you since we heard. She had cancer, and we will continue to pray for you.
Jennifer Cox
Pat and family, I am truly so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and sending love your way.
Jackie Miller
I’m so terribly sorry for your loss. You are all in my prayers and thoughts.
Terri McGarvey-Jegtvig
I am so sorry for your loss. Shannon will be missed by so many who she touched in her short life. I have so many memories of the time we lived nextdoor to each other. Hugs to you and your family.
Dan
Thank you all…she was and still is loved…is and will be missed…she was my baby
Mary Deutsch
So sorry for your loss.
Bill Wagner
Dan: So very sorry for your loss.
Jerry Potthast
Sorry for your loss!
Mary Deutsch
So sorry for your loss, sending prayers.