Shirley M. Ackley (1927-2019)

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Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 11/27/2019 at 21:14:50

Shirley M. Ackley, 92, of Dubuque, IA, formerly of Guttenberg, IA, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2019 at Stonehill Care Center, where she was fondly known as Sassy Shirley.

Memorial services will be held at a later date to be announced.

Shirley was born on August 25, 1927 at Stanhope, IA, the daughter of Leo and Ruth (Winburn) Philp. She was united in marriage to Glenn Ackley on May 26, 1945. To this union six children were born.

Shirley loved animals of any kind!

Surviving are two sons, Terry (Arlene) Ackley and Rick (Dianne) Ackley both of Dubuque, IA, three daughters, Robin (Eric) Kelso of Huntsville, AL, Cindy (Fred) Ginnetti of Phoenix, AZ, and Jamie (George) Baker of Burlington, IA; 13 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and 4 great- great grandchildren; a step-son, Gary (Rusty) Duenow, and son-in-law, Dave Schmitt.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Glenn on November 24, 1995, a daughter Sue Schmitt on September 9, 2013, a grandson Eric Schmitt at 6 months; and two brothers.

The Miller Funeral Home of East Dubuque, IL is serving the family.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.millerfhed.com.