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Drake, Shirley
Shirley Drake passed away Aug. 29, 2011, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Glade Drake.
She is survived by three children, David, Annette (Annie) and Gayla; three grandsons, Ian, Eric and Byrn; and one great-grandson, Ashden.
Her companion of 12 years, Ray Gettman, resides in Mason City.
Memorial to be held at Squaw Creek Park, Prairie Oak Lodge, Tuesday, Sept. 6, at 5:30 p.m.
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