Shirley Stout, age 89 of Sac City, IA, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Sioux City, IA. Shirley Ann Frank was born on March 16, 1935, to parents Willie and Harlyn (Druivenga) Frank on the Frank homestead near Lake View, IA. Shirley often told the story of her father having to go get the doctor on a sleigh as she was born during a blizzard. Shirley grew up on the farm and graduated from Lake View High School in 1953. During her high school years, she was very active in choir and band; she played the clarinet. She was also an active FFA member and was crowned FFA Sweetheart.
Shirley married Jack McConnell. This union was blessed with two sons, Steven and Scott. The couple later divorced. On April 16, 1977, Shirley married Preston Stout at the First Christian Church in Sac City. This union gained her two more children, Jane and Paul. They made their home in Sac City where Shirley worked as the city clerk for a while before becoming the deputy Sac County Treasurer. She was later voted in as the Sac County Treasurer, a position she held until retiring in 1998.
Shirley volunteered her time and efforts a lot throughout her life. She served on the board and was secretary for Western Iowa Community Mental Health, sang with the Chautauqua Singers for many years, and was active in her church, just to name a few.
Outside of work, Shirley enjoyed riding with Preston on their motorcycle. They took many long distance trips, including a trip to Sturgis during the bike rally. She was also a huge supporter of her grandkids extracurricular activities and rarely missed them. Sadly, Preston passed away in 1997. In 2003, Shirley found companionship in Alvin “Butch” Quail. The two of them continued following not only her grandkids events, but Butch’s as well. She and Butch also made several trips to visit family members in Arizona. She always looked forward to spending time with family; they brought her the greatest joy.She will be missed by her family and all who knew and loved her.
Survivors include her daughters-in-law, Julie McConnell of Spirit Lake, IA, and Patricia McConnell of Phoenix, AZ; stepchildren Paul (Lou) Stout of Westminster, CO, and Jane (Stout) Henely of Lake City, IA; grandchildren Phil McConnell and wife Sheryl Williams, Corey McConnell, and Ashley McConnell; step grandchildren Sarah (Devin) Linn, Spencer Stout, Grant Stout, Lee Henely, and Joel (Liz) Henely; step great-grandchildren Duncan Linn, Hannah, Lori Jo and Kodi Henely; special friend Butch Quail of Sac City, IA; 'granddogs' Sawyer, Beau, Jack, and Dale; many nieces, nephews, other extended family members and friends.
Shirley was preceded in death by her sons, Steven McConnell and Scott McConnell; husband Preston Stout, parents Willie and Harlyn Frank; brother Jim Frank; and infant sister Frances Frank.