Shirley A. Zielke, 70 of Dyer, IN formerly of South Holland, IL passed away peacefully on Friday, March 2014 with her loving family by her side. Shirley was born on October 13, 1943 to the late Joseph and Louise Wittry; She is survived by her husband, Edmund; sons, Ed (Sue) Zielke: grandchildren, Alex, Andrew, Melissa; great granddaughter, Kylie (Holly); son, David (Julie) Zielke; grandchildren, Angel, Nina, Isabella, Jacob and Sarah; Preceded in death by her brother-in-law, Rudolph (late Joanne) Zielke; late niece, Peggy(Rick) Knap; great niece, Kimberly; niece, Christine (Julian) Czarnecki; great nieces and nephews, Jennifer, Brett, Ben; Randy (Laurie) Zielke; great nieces and nephews, Kevin, Adam, Brook; David Gronowski and Family, Robert (Sue) Stevens and family, Karen (Richard) Hutchison and family; Best Friend, Pat Peculis; Don (Lee Ann) Van Curen and family; Scott (Alison) Fijut and son, Isaac; Home Depot family; as well as many other close friends and family. Friends may visit with the family on Saturday, April 12, 2014 from 10:00-11:00 AM with an 11:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial at St. Maria Goretti Church, 500 Northgate Dr. Dyer, IN. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Hospice Franciscan Communities, 203 Franciscan Dr. Crown Point, IN. 46307 (219)661-5306, in her memory would be appreciated.