Danika was born December 4, 1963 in Council Bluffs to the late John and Ida (Jones) Andersen. She married Jeffrey Griffin on April 11, 2002 in Las Vegas, Nevada. They lived in San Marcos, Texas for 10 years, where Danika worked as circulation manager for the San Marcos Daily Record Newspaper.

In Council Bluffs Danika worked as a CNA for Loess Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

In addition to her parents, Danika was preceded in death by her brothers, John Andersen, III and Kristian Andersen; brother-in-law, Michael Whitley. Danika is survived by her husband of 17 years, Jeff Griffin of Council Bluffs; sisters, Marcia (Roger) Andersen-Scott of Dekalb, Illinois, Erica Whitley, Kella (DeWayne) Sales all of Council Bluffs; many nieces and 2 nephews.

Memorial service, Saturday, 2 p.m. at Cutler-O’Neill-Meyer-Woodring Bayliss Park Chapel. Visitation with the family, one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the American Kidney Foundation.