Shirley Hiltner's obituary , Passed away on January 2, 2026 in Melrose, Minnesota

Shirley Hiltner

September 14, 1944 - January 2, 2026 (81 years old)

Melrose, Minnesota

Shirley Hiltner's obituary , Passed away on January 2, 2026 in Melrose, Minnesota

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Shirley Hiltner

September 14, 1944 - January 2, 2026 (81 years old)

Melrose, Minnesota

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Shirley Hiltner Obituary

We bid farewell to Shirley Hiltner of Melrose, Minnesota, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 2, 2026 at the age of 81. Shirley touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Shirley Hiltner to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Herman Bueckers and Armella Bueckers (Roehrl); her husband Roger Hiltner; her sister Juliann "Julie" Rademacher; and her brother-in-law Buddy Evens.

She is survived by: her son Brian Hiltner (Jackie) of Coon Rapids; her grandchildren, Dillon Hiltner of Blaine and Chelsea Hiltner of Rochester; her great grandchild Coby Hiltner; her siblings, Mary Evens of Albany, Bernard Bueckers (Diane) of Albany, Patty Marthaler (Mike) of Talmoon, Mike Bueckers (Rita) of Avon, Geri Hanson (Steve) of St. Cloud, Fran Bueckers (Debbie) of St. Cloud, Norbert Bueckers (Janet) of Cushing, John Bueckers of Staples and Richard Bueckers of Koochiching County; her brother-in-law Jim Rademacher of Melrose; and her friend Ervin Bueckers. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society in honor of Shirley.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services



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