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1936
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2024
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Olive Shanks Obituary
Olive M. Shanks 87, Rochester, passed away at 7:17 a.m. Monday, Jan, 8, 2024, at Wynnfield Crossing, Rochester.
She was born Nov. 30, 1936, in Cass County, the daughter of Raymond and Clara (Cook) Lunsford. On Sept. 3, 1953, in Lucerne, she married Thomas J. Shanks. He preceded her in death on June 16, 2015.
Olive had been a seamstress for Hart, Schaffner & Marx, retiring after 33 years. She had also worked with her husband at E&B Paving. She had attended the Catholic Church and enjoyed riding motorcycles, reading, line dancing and spending time in Florida.
Survivors include her children, Pamela Baldwin, Kewanna, Kathy Dunwoody, Logansport, Laurie (Matt) Cox, Rochester; 10 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sons, Randy Alan Shanks, Thomas Shanks, one granddaughter, four sisters and son-in-law, Steve Baldwin.
Friends may visit from noon-3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 12, 2024, at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester. Private burial will take place at Fulton Cemetery, Fulton.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Online condolences may be expressed at www. zimmermanbrosfh.com.
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Zimmerman Brothers Funeral Home1101 Jefferson Street, Rochester, IN 46975
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