Service Information
Shelly N. Mielke, age 55, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Meeker Manor Rehabilitation Center in Litchfield, Minnesota.
Memorial Service will be Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 1:00 P.M. at Croixdale Senior Living in Bayport, Minnesota, in the chapel/community room.
Refreshments served following the service. Please RSVP directly to Meg Corrigan so we have a count for refreshments. Questions: call Meg at 651-295-7099.
Obituary
Shelly Nicole Mielke passed away peacefully on March 19, 2026 at Meeker Manor Care Center in Litchfield, Minnesota, following a long and brave journey with cancer. She was preceded in death by grandparents Mayhue and Verel (Rollins) Blaine, and Reuben and Verna (Bennett) Mielke; and father, Bruce Mielke.
She will be sadly missed by mother, Margaret (Meg) (Blaine, Mielke) Corrigan; brothers, Mike Arnson and Marty Ploski; sister Lisa (Frandle) Smith; children Austin Colon, and Jenna Mielke; grandchildren Scarlett Mielke Stone and Xander Mielke Stone; and other family and friends.
Born in Duluth, Minnesota on January 8, 1971, Shelly spent her early life in that city. At the age of 13, she joined the family of Meg (Blaine, Corrigan) and Bruce Mielke where she remained until her graduation from Brownton High School. Shelly lived and worked at several jobs in Hutchinson, Minnesota, until being hired at the Hutchinson Runnings store where she remained for over 20 years. She then began caring for her beloved grandchildren, Scarlett and Xander before and after school and in the summers. These were some of the happiest years of Shelly’s life.
Shelly will be remembered for her generous heart, for her welcoming of many old and new friends into her home when they needed a temporary place to be, and for her acceptance of people for who they were. Shelly’s brother Mike lived in her house for several years before she passed away. He became a great help to Shelly and the two embarked on many projects such as repairing their cars after watching YouTube videos to learn what they needed to know.
Shelly loved animals, especially cats, and most especially Goatee 1 and 2. She also had several dogs through the years as well as an aquarium with many varieties of fish. She dutifully fed the wild birds year-round, and she loved to garden in pots outside her house. When she took care of her grandchildren, she played games with them and kept them entertained inside and out. When she needed a quiet day, they had “movie time,” lying on blankets in front of the television with snacks and drinks. She loved her grandchildren beyond measure.
Chris johnson says
My condolences to the family she will be missed in did enjoy working with her and a good friend
Derek Stark says
Thoughts & prayers to her family!! I loved working with her at Runnings & was always good for a laugh!! She will be missed by us all!!
Chuck Vacek says
Sorry to hear about Shelly. She always had a smile to brighten your day. I enjoyed working with her for 7 years. She is missed!
Kevin and Amy Dettman says
I’m so sorry to hear of Shelly’s passing. What a great lady she was. Never afraid to tell you like it was! Already miss you Shelly.
Ashley Jansen says
So sorry to hear about this. My condolences to the family. I worked at Runnings with her in highschool.
Carolyn Hemerick says
Sympathy to the family. Enjoyed working with her. May she be at peace and pain free.
Peter Dehn says
She was always so helpful and Runnings and always enjoyed a short conversation. She will be missed.
Kathy Mikulecky says
Rest in peace Mama. I have so many cherished memories with you from working with you at Runnings, and after. You always gave all of yourself to work, family, and friends. You will forever be remembered as a blessing in my life. Fly high my friend.?? Little Mama
Mindy Schimmel (Nuvera) says
I am so unbelievably sad to hear the news of Shelly’s passing. I got to know her through the years as she’d come into my office to pay her bill, but more so to chat, tell stories and make me laugh. She was one of those people who felt like your best friend once you met her. She was truly one of a kind. I will be lifting your family up in prayer as you grieve the loss of this remarkable lady.
Pam says
I am sorry for your family’s loss.
Karen Hoffmann says
Jenna, Jack, Scarlett, Xander and other family members,
Sending my sympathy and keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers. Cherish the wonderful memories. May God Bless all of you.
Karen Hoffmann
Stacy Hammer says
My sympathies to Shelly’s family. I always enjoyed our little chit chats in Holiday and Runnings. May God bless her memory.
Micheal Kisling says
Sorry for your loss she will be missed
Tammy White says
It was an honor taking care of Shelly her last days here on earth. I’m going to miss how she made me smile or laugh when I really needed to get out of the dark thoughts. Shelly I will always remember you and you make sure you dance up in heaven and be pain free.
Marilyn Alsleben says
Shelly, It was so enjoyable to visit with you whenever I would see you. We always had something to reminense about. Prayers for your family. I know they and I will miss you.
Jason schulte says
Sorry to here of Shelly’s passing old friend of Jason and Angie schultes