Marian Jirsa

Dates

December 14, 1929 - August 8, 2024

Obituary

Marian Jirsa, 94, of Mitchell, SD, passed away Thursday, August 8, 2024, at Firesteel Healthcare Center in Mitchell. Funeral services will be at 10:30 AM Friday, August 16, at Bittner Funeral Chapel, with visitation one hour prior to the funeral service. Burial will be at Servicemen’s Memorial Cemetery in Mitchell.

Marian Maxine Jirsa was born on December 14, 1929, in Ethan, SD, to Herman and Anna (Sandman) Wittenhagen. Marian grew up and attended school in Ethan.

Marian was united in marriage to Marvin “Dick” Jirsa on January 31, 1953, in Anamosa, IA.

Marian worked for Colins Radio in Cedar Rapids, IA, from 1962-1968. She owned her own café on Mitchell Main Street, and later was the manager of Sunshine Grocery Store Café for 23 years.

She is survived by her daughter, Connie Barnes of Mitchell; brother, Larry Wittenhagen of Mitchell; grandson, Casey (Kerry) Barnes; great-grandchildren, Clover and Conner Barnes; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dick, and sisters, Esther Condrau, Leona Degen, and Loretta Horders.

Visitation(s)

Date
Friday, August 16, 2024

Time
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Location
Bittner Funeral Chapel
805 W Havens Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301

Service

Date
Friday, August 16, 2024

Time
10:30 AM

Location
Bittner Funeral Chapel
805 W Havens Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301

Cemetery

Servicemen’s Memorial Cemetery
Mitchell, SD

Posted by Jean Ramsay on August 24, 2024

Marian was our neighbor for 9 years. She was a wonderful person to know in Mitchell.

Posted by Shelli Jones on August 17, 2024

Sorry to hear this. My deepest sympathy

Posted by William & Sherri Brummett on August 13, 2024

Our deepest sympathy, for your family. She is GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN .

Posted by Jeannie Kubik on August 11, 2024

Sending hugs and prayers to you Connie!

Posted by Michelle on August 11, 2024

I cared fir Marian at Firesteel
She is very sweet lady..she will be truly missed ❤️ 😢

Posted by Mary Stadlman on August 10, 2024

Marian’s family, I am so sorry for the loss of such a nice lady, I worked at Sunshine many years ago, always enjoyed Marian’s great visits, her smile and laugh brightened my day. God bring you comfort and Peace.