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JUNE L. SHANKS

March 5, 1931 - May 20, 2013

June was born March 5, 1931 at home in rural West Concord, Minnesota to Wilhelm and Theresa Dohrmann.  She graduated from the Pine Island High School in 1949.  She worked at the Pine Cheese Mart and at the Red Owl grocery store in Pine Island.  On November 10, 1950 she married Royce “Rudy” Shanks in Pine Island.  They farmed in that area until 1962 when they moved to Winona for a short time, and then to Canton where they owned and operated the Canton Feed and Seed until their retirement.  She had also worked at the Harmony Hospital and Harmony Hotel.  Rudy later died on December 25, 1996.  June was a member of the Henrytown Lutheran Church and American Legion Auxiliary, and enjoyed her children and grandchildren, sewing, gardening, bird watching, traveling, fishing, and until just a few years ago, deer hunting.
June passed away Monday, May 20, 2013 from injuries received in an accident at the age 82.
June is survived by three sons Duane (Denise) of Decorah, Iowa, Michael (Cindy) of Canton, and Daniel (Margo) of Canton; eight grandchildren Christopher, Stephanie, Jeremiah, Missy, Jason, Amy, Aaron, and Tara; ten great grandchildren; a brother Robert (Donna) Dohrmann; three sisters Gladys (Earl) Hopkins, Phyllis (Don) Schutz, and Adeline (Rollie) Schletty; and a daughter-in-law Lynell Shanks of Harmony.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Royce (Rudy); a son Steven; and two brothers William and his wife Donna, and Royce Dohrmann.
A memorial service will be 11 AM Friday, May 24, at the Henrytown Lutheran Church in rural Harmony with the Rev. Paul Thompson officiating. Celebration of Life will be from 4 – 7 PM Thursday, May 23 at the Henrytown Lutheran Church and again one hour prior to services.

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