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Shirley Lohness Obituary
Shirley Erskin Skeet Lohness, 58, rural Baldwin City, died Thursday at her home. She was born July 16, 1956 in Lawrence, the daughter of Chester Lee and Mary Francis Holden Erskin.
She worked for Bendix King for many years and retired from a home cleaning business she had for several years. Shirley loved camping, gardening, the outdoors and spending time with family and friends.
Shirley was married several times and had a son, Robert Grey of Lawrence and a daughter Holly (David) Anderson of Baldwin City. She is also survived by a brother Thomas (Lenice) Erskin of Eudora, sister Mary (Tom) Wilson of Perry, sister-in-law Karen Erskin of Lawrence, grandchildren Dakota and Collie Grey, many nieces, nephews, family, and friends.
She and her brother Big Ed went together to see those who preceded them, their parents, brother Vernon, sister Margaret Reeves, and Hank Dog.
The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6 to 8pm at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Cremation will follow the visitation.
Memorials may be made to LMH Oncology Center, in care of the funeral home, 601 Indiana, Lawrence, KS 66044.
Online condolences may be sent at rumsey-yost.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Shirley Lohness
July 8, 2015
I missed it on obits, so sorry Holly, i loved your mom and have so many wonderful memories. She was a jewel.
July 8, 2015
Shirley, You were such a kind person.We will miss you so much. Our prayers are with your family. RIP! our friend.
July 8, 2015
Shirley, We will miss you dearly. You were such a nice and kind person. May you RIP! Love you, Fidel and Janet Jimenez
Linda Martin (James)
July 7, 2015
Shirley and I go way back and she was always making me laugh. She was a great friend. Sorry for your loss.
dennis & mary worley
July 6, 2015
shirley was a fun person,im glad i got the chance to have known her for almost forty years.our prayers go out to the family.
July 6, 2015
Holly & Robert
My heart goes out to you both. Shirley meant the world to me, may she rest in peace. she will truly be missed. Luv u guys, u all are in my prayers. RIP my friend.
Liz Hall
July 6, 2015
Holly,Robert and the rest of the family,so sorry to hear of shirleys passing,our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Mary(Bootsie)Bowman and family.
Me and my husband
Lorie Ryan (Scully)
July 5, 2015
To the family of Shirley Erskin Skeet Lohness i am sorry for the loss of your mom and sister in law and sister my prayers are with you and the family at this time
chasity shaffer
July 5, 2015
I love you Shirley!! You were there when I got married, u were there when I had my first son and u were always there as a second mom to me! You will be greatly missed and always in my heart & prayers!
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