Shirley Elizabeth (Canfield) Talmadge

Shirley Elizabeth Talmadge, 79, of Masonville, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at the Regional Medical Center in Manchester. She was born on October 12, 1945, in Newburgh, New York, the daughter of James and Shirley (Smith) Canfield. She was raised in Newburgh and attended the Newburgh Free Academy.  After her schooling, Shirley worked as a seamstress at a coat factory.

On October 13, 1963, Shirley was united in marriage to Frank Talmadge in New York. Three children were born to this union.  Shirley had various jobs over the years, but her main focus was being home for her family.

Shirley and Frank enjoyed playing Yahtzee together. She also liked playing cards, especially pinochle, contract rummy, and solitaire. Shirley enjoyed playing board games with her grandkids. She especially liked attending her great-grandkids’ music concerts and sporting events. Shirley also enjoyed watching baseball on television.

Survivors include her three children, Shirley (Keith) VanPilsum, Pam Wenger, and Frank (LaShay) Talmadge; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Kenneth (Ann) Canfield and Jerry (Susan) Canfield; and several nieces and nephews.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Frank in 2014; son-in-law, Michael “Spanky” Wenger; three brothers, Warren (Carol) Canfield, James Canfield, and Donald (Cheryl) Canfield; and a special first cousin, Cheryl (Lenny) Giroix.

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