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Sharron Kanke Obituary

Sharron Sue (Dingley) Kanke, 68, of Bridgewater died at her home surrounded by her loving family Nov. 29. Born July 7, 1943, in Richmond, Ind., where she was raised and educated, Sharron was the daughter of the late Elmer C. and Locia O. (Marker) Dingley. A devoted homemaker, Sharron is survived by her husband of 48 years, David Lee Kanke; and her children, Stephen Alan Kanke and his wife Leeann Reggani of Plymouth, Rhea Sue Grant and her husband Alan A. Grant of Plymouth and Shelley Ann Kanke and her husband Robert Keith Clough of Bridgewater. She was a special grandmother to Amanda L., David L. and Kathryn E. Kanke, Matthew K. and Allison N. Clough and Patrick A. and Sarah Ann Grant. She is also survived by her stepsister, Mary Linn of Leawood, Kan.; and was predeceased by her brother, Elmer Stephen Dingley. The loves of Sharrons life were her grandchildren, cooking, flowers, sewing and rainbows. Visiting hours in the Sullivan Funeral Home, 551 Washington St., Rte. 53, in Hanover, Sunday from 4-7 p.m. Service in the funeral home Monday at 10 a.m. For directions and our online guest book, visit SullivanFuneralHomes.com. Sullivan Funeral Homes 781-878-0920, 781-293-2020 Family Owned & Operated Since 1897

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Published by The Enterprise on Dec. 3, 2011.

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December 2, 2011

Dave and Family,
Allen and I were sad to hear of Sharron's passing. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.

Ann and Allen Hiltz

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