Frank Kirk New Virginia

Frank Kirk, 79, of New Virginia died Aug. 26, 2015, at his home.

Funeral services were held Aug. 29 at Kale Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., in Osceola. The Rev. Darin Feikema and the Rev. Mike Taylor officiated. Open house with family present was Aug. 28 at the funeral home, with Masonic services prior to visitation. Interment followed in the Union Cemetery in Clarke County. Memorial contributions may be directed to his family to be decided on at a later date. Online condolences may left at www.kalefuneralhome.com.

Frank Kirk, son of Clayton Orville Kirk and Bessie Irene (Shaw) Kirk, was born Dec. 3, 1935 in Madison County.

Frank received his education in country schools near Peru and Murray and graduated from Truro High School. Frank served his country in the U.S. Army following the Korean War. He married Shirley Jean Algreen on Sept. 27, 1958 at Galesburg, Ill. They lived on various farms in the Peru, Murray and Lorimor areas before moving to his present farm 45 years ago.

Frank was a member of New Virginia American Legion, NRA, former member of the I-35 School Board, Fern Lodge #558 of Lorimor and Osceola Eagles Lodge Aerie #3495.

Frank is survived by his daughter Terry (Roland) Garner of New Virginia; grandchildren, Shara (Josh) Holderness of Des Moines and Levi (Jodi) Garner of New Virginia; nephew Aaron (Julie) Hoppock of New Virginia; great-grandchildren, Stella and Cash Holderness and Cannon and Frankie Garner; great-nephew Brady (Kaitlin) Hoppock; great-great-niece Kalliope Hoppock; special friend, June Phillips of New Virginia and other relatives and many friends.

Frank who preceded in death by his parents; wife Shirley Kirk; son Vance Shaw Kirk; three brothers and two sisters.