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Shirley Solberg Obituary


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SOLBERG, Shirley K. age 76, of Wright Place in Xenia, formerly of Beavercreek, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at Hospice of Dayton. She was preceded in death by her parents, Melvin and Mildred Kopf, of Dayton; and ex-husband, Clifford W. Solberg, of Minneapolis, MN. She is survived by her daughter, Jodi and husband Jim McSwiney, of Beavercreek; grandchildren, Kari L. McSwiney, and Erin A. McSwiney; brother, Richard and wife Betty Kopf, of Eaton; niece, Pam Kraska, of Tipp City; nephew, David Kopf, of Brookville; cousins, Carolyn and husband Ernie Franklin, of Kettering, and Robert and wife Carolyn Underwood, of MI; and numerous relatives and friends. She graduated from Wilbur Wright High School in 1950, and went on to work at Frigidaire, Price Brothers Company, and then formed her own book keeping business from her home. She was a member of St. Johns United Church of Christ. A memorial service will be 2 pm Friday, March 20, 2009 at St. Johns United Church of Christ, 515 E. Third St. in Dayton with Rev. Brakemeyer officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Heart Association, or Cincinnati Childrens Hospital. To leave the family a special message, please visit www.NewcomerDayton.com

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Published by Dayton Daily News on Mar. 18, 2009.

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Neila Murphy

March 25, 2009

To the family of Shirley K. Solbert.

You are in our thoughts and prayers. We lived at Wright Place for two years, just after it was built. Shirley was a dear lady and we enjoyed talking with her. We saw her recently at the Xenia Walmart. Please accept our sincere sympathy. Robert and Neila Murphy, Xenia, OH

Shelley Bailey

March 19, 2009

Dear Jodi and Family: I was so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. Take comfort in all your wonderful memories and know that others embrace you at this time.
Much love and sympathy
Shelley (Kopf) Bailey

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