Shirley Jane (Machael) Hill

Shirley Jane Machael Hill, the daughter of Edward and Alice Hansen Ketelsen, was born April 20, 1922 in Clinton, Iowa. She received her early education and graduated from Clinton High School. Shirley married Robert Machael on January 2, 1944 in Clinton. To this union, two children were born, Pam and Steve. Following their marriage, they made their home in Fort Dodge and Washington, Iowa. After Robert's passing, Shirley married Leonard Hill, an old classmate and high school friend. They lived in Kansas City for several years. A year ago, Shirley moved to Spencer to be closer to her family. She resided at Riverview Terrace where she made several new friends. Shirley was a true Dane. She loved her coffee, sports, Fox News, and although she was a conservative, she enjoyed reading her Des Moines Register, especially the sports section. She also loved her Kansas City Chiefs and Royals, along with the Chicago Cubs. Shirley passed away on January 16, 2011 at the Spencer Hospital at the age of 88. She is preceded in death by her parents, two husbands, her son, Steve Machael and one great grandchild: Kiera Anne Livasy. She is survived by her daughter, Pam Livasy and her husband, Bob; grandson, Scott & Edna Livasy and Kate of Bartlesville, OK; granddaughter, Laurie & Brad Simington and Taylor and Koleton of Milford, IA; daughter-in-law, Carolyn and her husband, Bruce Dietsche of Hardy, AR; two sisters: Norma Jacobs of Clinton, IA and Marian Green of Douglasville, GA; step children: Joyce & Morris Fishman, Gary & Joy Hill, David & Linda Hill and Jim Hill; 6 step-grandchildren; 7 step great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends.

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