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She’s living with her father and step-mother in the 1910 census.

In the 1920 census, she and her sister Agnes are nursing students at a hospital in Minnehaha County. Both are unmarried.

In the 1930 census, she was Clara Jensen, wife of Chris, a farmer in Egan Twp, Moody County.

SORENSON, Clara Skjonning (I4102)

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She’s mentioned in a newspaper article from November of 1963 describing the conversion of the Greensburg, Kansas, telephone system from operator-based to ring tone. She was one of the last operators.

BRADFIELD, Opal F (I9044)

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Shirley A. Neshiem, 87, of Brookings SD, formerly of Hendricks MN, Thomasville GA, and Sioux Falls SD passed away on Wednesday November 15th, 2022 at the Brookings Hospital with her loving daughter, Sheri, by her side. A private family graveside service will be held.

Shirley loved all animals and had pets all of her life. She enjoyed gardening, playing cards, and did crossword puzzles up until the day she passed. She bought and sold antiques and had an antique store in Hendricks MN for several years. Her family and friends enjoyed her sense of humor as well as spending time with her.

Shirley was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Dean and her son, Kevin.

Grateful for having shared in her life are her daughter, Sheri and Brian Fuehrer of Huron, SD; her granddaughter, Lauren Neshiem of Margate, FL, and her children Oliver and Elliott Neshiem, and her grandson, James Neshiem of Sioux Falls, SD, and his son Joshua Neshiem.

BRIDGE, Shirley A (I38784)

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Shirley M. Opheim, 90, of Mason City, died on Wednesday, August 21, 2019, at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City. A memorial service will be held on Monday, August 26, 2019 at 10:00 a.m., at First Presbyterian Church, 100 S. Pierce Street, with Rev. Paul Collier officiating. Visitation will be on Sunday, August 25, 2019, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 North Pennsylvania Ave., from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Inurnment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to First Presbyterian Church or the Education Foundation of Mason City Public Schools.

Shirley Maie Opheim was born on July 29, 1929 in Bristow, Iowa to parents Charles “Lyle” and Erma (Nairn) Surfus. She grew up on a farm near Bristow, and attended country school until the 8th grade. Shirley graduated from Bristow High School in 1946. After high school, she then attended University of Northern Iowa for two years, studying business. While at UNI, she met Earl Opheim, and the two wed on May 22, 1949 in Dumont, Iowa. To this union, two children were born, Alan and Janice.

Shirley held several job positions over the years, starting as the Deputy in the Recorder’s Office in Allison and ending with the most prominent at Mason City Plaza Pharmacy.

Shirley was a longtime member of First Presbyterian Church. She loved to travel with Earl, and they made it to 49 states visiting all the sites as well as family and friends. She also liked to spend time baking and watching high school sports, including the state basketball tournament for many years. Shirley cherished time with her children, grandchildren, and extended family.

Shirley is survived by her husband, Earl; children, Alan (Joni) Opheim of Iowa City, IA, and Janice (Richard) Evans, of Windsor Heights, IA; three grandchildren, Ashley, of Newton, IA, Britney, of Cedar Falls, IA, and Nathan, Jefferson, IA; sister-in-law, Diane Surfus and brother-in-law, Wayne (Barb) Opheim.

She is preceded in death by her parents, and her brother, Larry Surfus.

SURFUS, Shirley Maie (I33584)

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Shirley was born in 1929 in Illinois to Stanley and Ethel (Jacobs) Bergren. In the 1930 census, these Bergrens were living in the home of Ethel’s parents (James and May) in Chicago. Stanley, a street-car conductor, and Ethel had been married for 7 years.

BERGREN, Shirley May (I14507)

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Shirley Hande of Calgary passed away peacefully after a courageous 17 year battle with COPD on February 17, 2022 at the age of 80 years with cherished family and friends by her side.

She was born Shirley Laura Mae White to Murray and Violet White on September 8, 1941 in Eston, Saskatchewan and was the eldest sibling with younger brothers Ron and Don. She married her great love, Boyd Hande, on September 5, 1993 and they lived in Calgary for the rest of their lives.

Shirley is survived by six children: Trevor Emsley (Pat), Sheri Rouse (Gord), Chad Hande (Valerie), Sherry Hande Tanya Hande, and Alix Hillman (David). She is also survived by her brother Don White (Sharron) and brothers-in-law Dirk Hande (Cheryl) and D’Arcy Hande. Shirley is predeceased by her loving husband Boyd, her sons Kelvin and Robbie, her grandson Robert Hande, her brother Ron, her brother and sister-in-law Barrie and Julie Hande, and sister-in-law Bonnie Hande. She is also survived by a large number of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and lifelong friends.

With Shirley being born and raised living on farms, on the prairies, she learned to work hard and valued that throughout her life. She had a real strength of character and strong endurance to life. She was forever positive, wore her heart on her sleeve, and her resiliency was remarkable. Shirley was kind, loving, devoted, and very family oriented. She was a real people person, truly a “social butterfly “, she made friends everywhere she went and literally talked to everyone. The butterfly balloon she received from one of her best friends in her final days was very fitting.

When Shirley made friends, you were a friend for life. She valued social settings whether it was playing cards, family gatherings, or singing in a choir and she was always fun-loving. Shirley was quick to laugh with her unforgettable laugh and had a great sense of humour even during difficult times. She was immensely proud of her family and friends, and leaves behind nothing but special memories.

WHITE, Shirley (I36485)

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Shoemaker

ELLINGBÖ, Even Tostensen (I12033)

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Shot his wife, who died three days later, with a .22 caliber pistol and then fatally shot himself.

He was a graduate of St. Olaf College and University of Minnesota School of Dentistry.

LIEN, James Allen (I33503)

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Shown as 1 month old in the 1920 census, age 10 in the 1930 census.

In the 1940 census, she was Eileen Rasmussen, a servant (maid) in a private home and living in a wealthy section of Bay City, Michigan.

In the 1941 Wyandotte city directory, she was living in River Rouge at rear 49 W Cicotte. She worked as an inspector for the Roberts Brass Co. Her brother Russell and his wife lived at the same address.

As Eileen J Darton, b. 28 Dec 1919, she lived in in Tucson in 1993. That Eileen Darton went by Eileen Sexton/Sextion Darton professionally as a real estate broker in Tucson. The USPRI calls her Eileen E Darton and Eileen J Darton, b. 28 Dec 1919, all addresses of both in Tucson. A Mrs. Eileen Sexton was an office secretary in the 1959 Tucson city directory. As Eileen Sexton, she was a realtor for Westward Realty, with her daughter, in 1969.

A news article about Arthur Darton’s 58th birthday party in the January 28, 1967, edition of the Tucson Daily Citizen: Celebrating a birthday was Mr. Arthur Darton, in with his son, Arthur, Jr., Eileen Sexton, and Dianna Gajewski.

The 26 January 1968 edition of the Tucson Daily Citizen records the marriage license for Arthur B. Darton and Eileen J. Sexton.

Eileen Darton was shown as the owner of an engineering business in Tucson.

Eileen J. Darton
Forever in our hearts, Mother, Grandmother and Best Friend, Eileen quietly passed away on November 8, 2013, with her beloved daughter, Dianne and her long time friend, Ronnie Spengler, by her side. She is survived by her loving daughter, Dianne M. Bigham-Romero; son-in-law, Richard R.A. Romero; granddaughter, Elizabeth B.A. Romero; grandsons, Andre R.A. Romero and Shaun C.A. Romero and Shaun's wife, Janelle Kennedy Romero and new great-grandson, two month old Ethan. Her twinkling blue eyes, beautiful bright smile, quick wit and good sense of humor spread joy and happiness, making all she came in contact with feeling special. She always believed in following your bliss and never giving up. She'll be remembered as an energetic real estate broker/owner of Realty Investors, who shared her heart and soul with everyone she met. Complete strangers became fast friends. She loved having dinner parties for her clients. They became her friends as if she had known them for her entire life. Eileen was a warm, loving people person, who worked endlessly for her clients, always believing that everyone deserved the best homes for their families. She was a successful real estate broker for over 30 years, thus accumulating a large following of loyal clients. She quickly became known as the "Repo Kid," specializing in selling FHA and VA homes, winning most of the drawings for the bids. She enjoyed traveling to Europe often with her husband, Arthur B. Darton, a successful Architect. Eileen loved and adored her family and is now with the Lord. She will be greatly missed but will stay in our hearts forever. Rosary and Funeral Services will be held at St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church on Monday, November 25, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. There will be a graveside service at Holy Hope Cemetery at 3555 N. Oracle Rd.

RASMUSSEN, Eileen Jane (I8404)

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Shown as 10 months old in the 1940 census.

Shown as a student, living at home with his mother and brother in Monterey Park, in the 1963 Monterey Park city directory.

He is the person shown as both Duane M Dawson and Duane R Dawson living in Walnut Creek, California, at various addresses, and in Surprise, Arizona, in various public directories.

Duane R Dawson lived at 201 Flynn Avenue in Mountain View, California, in 1983.

Duane R Dawson (trustee) was listed as the seller and buyer of the 830 Tampico home in Walnut Creek in June of 2004. He and Maureen W Dawson were listed as the buyer and seller of that home in November of 2003. Maureen Dawson died 27 Mar 2004, last residence Walnut Creek.

DAWSON, Duane Roderick (I526)