Shannon Eric Campbell, 25, of Osage, formerly of Nora Springs, died Sat., August 5, 2000 as a result from a motor vehicle accident at 340th Street and Echo Ave., rural Osage.

Funeral services were Wed., August 9, at the Nora Springs United Methodist Church with Deacon Fred Kesten officiating. Burial was at the Park Cemetery in Nora Springs.

Shannon Eric Campbell was born on July 22, 1975 in Osage, the son of Kenneth and Sharon (Kesten) Campbell. He attended and received his education in the Nora Springs-Rock Falls School System. Shannon was employed at Fox River Mills in Osage.

He enjoyed fishing, watching All Star Wrestling on TV, and was an Iowa Hawkeye basketball and football fan.

Left to cherish his memory are his parents, Sharon and Kenneth Campbell of Nora Springs; a brother, Todd Campbell and his wife Andrea of Mason City, a sister, Lisa Campbell of Nora Springs; one nephew and niece, Brendon and Kallie Campbell; his maternal grandmother, Sylvia Kesten of Riceville; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Shannon is also survived by his girlfriend, Amy Boge, who had a special place in his life, as did their unborn infant son, Benjamin Kenneth, who was also lost in the accident.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Vincent

Source: Riceville Recorder Aug. 17, 2000
from Elma library collection assembled by Marian (Marr) McGee