Obituary of Sharon Rose Squires

Sharon Rose Squires, 74, of Iowa City, sadly passed away at home, on September 11, 2026, after dealing with health issues over the past year.

Sharon was born on June 1, 1952, in Waukon, Iowa to Clifford and Bernadine (Whalen) Mulholland, with her being the 9^th of 13 siblings. 

Sharon started her life’s journey in Lansing, Iowa, but when her father retired from the railroad, the family migrated to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where she graduated from Jefferson High School in 1970.

She married Marty Lee Squires on June 26, 1978 in Morse, Iowa and their son Zebadiah (Zeb) Jacob Squires was born later that year.  Throughout the years she worked at several different occupations, eventually starting a small cleaning business where most of her clients also become good friends.

Sharon loved animals and had numerous cats and dogs to spoil throughout the years.  She was independent, ornery, and stubborn but after dealing with her you usually left with a smile. 

Survivors include Marty and Zeb; her siblings Patsy, Jack, Gail, Barbara Jean (Moe), Connie Kay, Betty Jo, George, Mike, and Richard; plus many nieces and nephews. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, and her siblings, Nancy Lee, Bobby, Jimmy and Geraldine (Red). 

A Celebration of Life will be held on October 18^th, 2026 from 2-5 pm at the Deadwood (6 S Dubuque Street, Iowa City.  On street parking is free on Sundays.  To share a thought, memory or condolence please visit Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service website @ www.gayandciha.com.