SHANKS, Vinnie W. 1879-1955

SHANKS

Posted By: Karon Velau (email)
Date: 2/12/2023 at 16:47:51

Vinnie W. Shanks
(May 20, 1879 – November 1, 1955)

Northwood Anchor, Northwood, Iowa, Thurs., Nov. 3, 1955, p.5, col.5
Mrs. William Shanks, 76, Dies at Mason City Home
Mrs. William W. Shanks, 76, died early Tuesday at the Good Samaritan home in Mason City. Mrs. Shanks, the former Vinnie Winona Turner, was born May 20, 1879, in Illinois, coming to Floyd County with her parents in 1884. After her marriage the couple made their home near Northwood until 1903, when they moved to Cerro Gordo County. They moved to Nora Springs in 1937. Mr. Shanks died in 1944. Survivors include a daughter and two sons, 11 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. The McAuley funeral home is in charge.