Elaine Shackelford Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Elaine (Dodds) Shackelford, 83, of Algona, IA, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2020, at the home of her daughter in St. Joseph, IA, following a yearlong struggle with illness. Elaine, the daughter of Homer and Lula (Hintz) Dodds, was born on July 7, 1936, in Algona, IA. Her parents farmed near Lone Rock. She was baptized at Trinity Lutheran Church, but later became a member of the First United Methodist Church. She attended country school and Algona High School. On August 25, 1953, Elaine married John Paul Albright at the Riverside Lutheran Church in Sioux City, IA, becoming a military wife for the next twelve years, stationed in Texas, Georgia, New Jersey and Germany. Together they had four daughters: Lore, Erin, Portlind and Charmaine. On August 15, 1969, Elaine was united in marriage to Truman D. Shackelford at the First United Methodist Church in Algona, where they made their home together for the next fifty years. Together they owned and operated Shackelford Floor Service. Elaine loved working. Over the years she was employed at several businesses, including Charlie’s Supper Club, Kum & Go and Hy-Vee. She was especially proud of the fact that she was still working at age 82. Some of her favorite people were those she met while working at her various jobs. Elaine enjoyed gardening, watching old westerns, sitting in the sun, collecting gnomes, going to garage sales, listening to music, reading and quilting. She always enjoyed having her family gathered together, especially at Christmas. Her grandchildren will always remember her endless supply of Oreo cookies. Elaine is survived by her husband Truman D. Shackelford of Algona; daughters Lore Kabrick of St. Joseph; Erin Buscher and husband Bruce of Iowa City; Portlind Bjustrom and husband Dave of Whittemore; Charmaine Reyes and husband Jeff of Algona; grandchildren Zane Kabrick, Corinne (Buscher) Davis, Lorel (Buscher) Stark, Dylan Van Oosbree, Tessa (Van Oosbree) Simpson, Michael Van Oosbree, Jordan (Bjustrom) Kraft, and fourteen great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a brother-in-law, Maynard Shackelford, six nephews and a niece. She was preceded in death by her parents Homer and Lula Dodds, her brother Robert Dodds and her great-grandchildren, Joseph Christopher Kabrick and Sara Michelle Davis. A private family gathering will be held for Elaine in Union Township Cemetery. Those wishing to make a memorial contribution are asked to direct it to nokidhungry.org. Her family appreciates the compassionate care Elaine received from Kossuth Regional Health Center, Algona Manor Care Center, KRHC Community Health, and Hospice of the Heartland.

Elaine Shackelford

July 7, 1936 - April 12, 2020