Shirley Family Reunion and Connection

Directions

Shirley Family Reunion and Connection For the descendants of Paul and Isabel Owens Shirley, to stay connected.

08/13/2026

A message from Kathy Reinert Butler:

Our brother Jeff Reinert, passed away at the age of 68 in Kailua Kona, HI where he had lived for the past 11 years with his wife, Lynn. He was the 4th child (out of 5) of Jean (Shirley) Reinert and Don Reinert. He leaves behind daughters Elizabeth and Billie (residing in Iowa) and their families, Hilary and her family (Kailua Kona) and Elise and her husband (California), son Alex his family (residing in Iowa). He had 9 grandchildren and 5 (soon to be 6 ) great grandchildren.

Our sympathies go out to the Reinert family.

06/25/2026

A message from Linda Nelson Ball:

Hi to all the Shirley relatives. This is Linda Nelson Ball, daughter of Laura Shirley Nelson. I am currently in Minneapolis, reviewing family artifacts with Cathy (Phil’s wife) and her kids. We have identified pictures and genealogy information on the Shirley/Owens family. The crate weighs about 22 pounds and measures 24x16x10. is anyone interested in providing a new home for this? We can discuss how to get it to you. I’m here to celebrate Angie‘s wedding to Joe St sauver on Friday.

One more picture to share before the reunion tomorrow. 10 of the 11 siblings are in it; Keith is absent. I am not sure o...
06/13/2026

One more picture to share before the reunion tomorrow. 10 of the 11 siblings are in it; Keith is absent. I am not sure of the year or the location.

06/11/2026

Hope to see many of you this Sunday, June 14, at the Blakesburg Christian Church basement. We're aiming for about 12:30. 😊

The reunion is just around the corner!
05/17/2026

The reunion is just around the corner!

I'm not finding a full sibling photo from 2003, but here is a candid shot of Jean, John, and Keith, in Eldora. Mom (Ruth...
04/26/2026

I'm not finding a full sibling photo from 2003, but here is a candid shot of Jean, John, and Keith, in Eldora. Mom (Ruth) had passed 2 months prior.

? year. Looks like Eldora.
04/26/2026

? year. Looks like Eldora.

Shirley Reunion, Blakesburg, 1999. This was also a celebration of my folks' (HJ and Ruth) 50th anniversary.
04/26/2026

Shirley Reunion, Blakesburg, 1999. This was also a celebration of my folks' (HJ and Ruth) 50th anniversary.

Shirley Reunion, Blakesburg 1997
04/26/2026

Shirley Reunion, Blakesburg 1997

Shirley Reunion, Blakesburg, 1983
04/26/2026

Shirley Reunion, Blakesburg, 1983

Address

Blakesburg, IA
52536

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Shirley Family Reunion and Connection posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category