Shirley June Kuhlmann of Chester, the daughter of Adolph and Lenora (Ahrens) Gehle was born on a farm near Chester, June 17, 1943. She

died Tuesday, Aug. 10, at her home in Chester.

She attended a one room country school through the eighth grade and then went to Chester High School and later received her GED.

Shirley married Karis Kuhlmann Sept. 12, 1959. This union was blessed with the birth of three children.

Shirley was helpmate on the farm caring for the livestock, helping where ever needed, cooking and taking care of the children.

She also worked as a cafe cook, Chester senior center and...