Shirley Alkire Obituary
Shirley Alkire, born on September 5, 1939, passed away on September 9, 2026. Shirley leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Shirley Alkire to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Steve Sorensen and Esther Sorensen (Jacobson); her brother James Sorensen; her nephew Jeffrey Radziej; her father-in-law Glenn "Bud" Alkire; and her brothers-in-law, James Radziej, Marty, Terry, Tim and Paul Alkire.
She is survived by: her husband Darwin Alkire; her children, Steven Hoskin (Ellen), Laurie Rahm (David "Ernie") and Kristie Towle; her grandchildren, Jenna Rahm, Alyssa Rahm, Sarah Herman (David), Shane Hoskin (Mikhayla), Skylar Towle and Paytyn Towle; her great grandchildren, Payslee, Jayden, Daisy, Laikyn and Laine; her sister Carol Kroll (Fred); her mother-in-law Alyce Alkire; and her sister-in-law Sharon Alkire.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, September 15th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Emanuel Lutheran Church (1632 Church Ave, Bock, MN 56313). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, September 15th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
