Shelley I. Bronkema Obituary

In loving memory of Shelley I. Bronkema (Anderson, Indiana), who departed this world on October 20, 2025 at the age of 74. Shelley leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Shelley I. Bronkema to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her father Howard Winchel Sr.; and her brother David Winchel. She is survived by: her mother Janet Winchel; her husband Larry Bronkema; her children, Rachel Bronkema-Thacker, Benjamin Bronkema (Heather), Sarah Allen (David) and Matthew Bronkema (Joanna); her grandchildren, Leesha Hendershot (David), Noah Bronkema, Ethan Bronkema, Benaiah Allen (Elise), Bethany Allen (Micah), Abraham Allen, Abigail Allen, Emily Volmer (Michael), Mikayla Bronkema and Lindsay Bronkema; her great grandchild Hendershot; and her siblings, Howard Winchel (Kimberly), Neil Winchel, Ann Cook (Tim), Vickie Lyndrup (Roger) and Sue Smith.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 24th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Grace Baptist Church (432 W 300 N, Anderson, IN 46012). A celebration of life will be held on Friday, October 24th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, the family invites attendees to donate to Grace Baptist Music Ministry.