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Shirley M. Rakestraw

November 8, 1936 ~ May 16, 2017 (age 80) 80 Years Old
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A candle was lit by Allan, Kathy Coppejans and family on May 27, 2017 7:18 AM
Message from Diana Franks
May 22, 2017 9:32 PM

I am so sorry to all of Shirley's family and friends. This woman was a strong, hard working woman and I know she will be missed by all. I also am so sorry that I was unable to attend the visitation due to work. So glad to have known her as minimal as it was through different family members.
Message from Gene & Mary K Brieser
May 22, 2017 3:15 AM

So sorry to read of Shirley's passing. Please accept our sympathy.
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A candle was lit by Craig and Sue DeDecker on May 21, 2017 3:33 PM
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A candle was lit by Kenny & Lu Anne Coppejans on May 20, 2017 3:21 PM
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A candle was lit by Jane Longeville on May 20, 2017 1:20 PM
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A MONET'S GARDEN TABLE BASKET was sent on May 20, 2017

You have our love and deepest sympathy. Jeri and Debbie

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A SPATHIPHYLLUM was ordered on May 20, 2017

Message from Judy Rediger
May 20, 2017 7:35 AM

I viewed the video, what a wonderful tribute to your mom and your entire family. All that I could think of was how happy Palsy must be to have Shirley once again tucked under his arm, close to his side and how comfortable Shirley is being there. Comfort and peace to all of you.
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A SPATHIPHYLLUM was ordered on May 19, 2017

Message from Jamie Sturtewagen
May 19, 2017 3:29 PM

Deepest sympathies are extended to my good friends, Deb, Denise, Duane, Dave and Darrell, and families. I'm very sorry for your loss of Shirley, a great lady.
Her life was well lived, and leaves a great legacy and next generations of, what I think are, very excellent people!
Kind thoughts and prayers are sent your way.

Jamie Sturtewagen
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A GRANDMA'S GARDEN TABLE BASKET was sent on May 19, 2017

Our deepest sympathies from the Quad City Officials Association

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A SPATHIPHYLLUM was ordered on May 19, 2017

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A DISH GARDEN WITH FRESH FLOWERS was sent by Tom & Elsie Kirley Family on May 19, 2017

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A candle was lit by Mr & Mrs Dennis VanDeSampel on May 18, 2017 8:13 PM
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A candle was lit by Keith & Gina Petersen Family on May 18, 2017 7:23 PM
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A GARDEN PATH was ordered on May 18, 2017

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A RAY OF SUNSHINE was sent on May 18, 2017

Duane & Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May happy memories of years past sustain you in this time of sorrow. Standard Forwarding LLC

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A candle was lit by steve dolieslager on May 18, 2017 9:45 AM
Message from Jeff & Annette
May 18, 2017 9:18 AM

We are just heartbroken for all of you......what a Grand Lady!!!
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A candle was lit by Denise Park on May 17, 2017 10:02 PM
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A candle was lit by Doug VanVooren on May 17, 2017 6:52 PM
Message from Jim & Connie driessens
May 17, 2017 6:47 PM

Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Our Sympathy, Jim & Connie
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A candle was lit by Marie Vigiletti (Caregiver) on May 17, 2017 6:24 PM
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A candle was lit by Gene & Marie Decker on May 17, 2017 4:54 PM
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A candle was lit by Allan & Kathy Coppejans Family on May 17, 2017 2:15 PM
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A candle was lit by John and Karen Lefman on May 17, 2017 2:09 PM
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A candle was lit by Marty and Cindy McNeil Family on May 17, 2017 12:19 PM
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A candle was lit by John and diane lawrence on May 17, 2017 11:54 AM
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A candle was lit by Heaven has another special person.God Bless Len and Deb on May 17, 2017 11:21 AM
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A candle was lit by She was such a special person. Sending our Love and Prayers. on May 17, 2017 11:19 AM
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A candle was lit by Lauri Pritchard on May 17, 2017 9:16 AM
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A candle was lit by Marie C. Ufheil on May 17, 2017 9:15 AM
Message from Mathew and Janelle Happach
May 17, 2017 9:08 AM

So sorry to hear of the loss and passing of Shirley. She will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers will be with all the family in the days ahead. Blessings to all!
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