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Shirley Ketterling Obituary

(Schmidt) 8/25/28 - 11/24/11 Passed away Surrounded by family. Preceded in death by husband, Harold; parents, brother & 4 sisters. Survived by sister May; children, Betty (Lorin), Theresa (Mike), Jayme, Todd, Perry; 10 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; and other family & friends. A celebration of life will be held on Dec. 10, 4-8 pm at NALC Union Hall at 1715 VanDyke, St. PL In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred.

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Published by Pioneer Press on Nov. 27, 2011.

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Betty Brakefield

November 21, 2024

I have your wreath for yours n Harold gravesite in my truck. Will see you on Saturday.

Tessie

November 21, 2024

After 13 years still miss u so much. Please give hugs and kisses to everyone, tell them we miss them so much. Hope you enjoy watches my kids,grandkids and great grandkids growing up. LOVE U MOMMA.

Tessie

November 21, 2023

Still miss you Mom. Love U.

Theresa B Tobish

November 21, 2022

Still Miss You Everyday. You were so special to me and my kids. Have a toast this Thanksgiving for you. Hugs and Kisses headed to heaven for you. Love you always your little girl. Tessie and Family. XXXX

Betty Anderson Brakefield

November 21, 2022

RIP Mom. I will bring a wreath too Fort Snelling next week. I wish the family could too.

Betty Anderson

November 21, 2020

Mom has it been a crazy year. Todd has now joined you and your final sister May. This is your favorite holiday and I will be placing your Christmas wreath on your headstone tomorrow.
RIP

Theresa B (Tessie) Tobish

November 21, 2020

Miss U Mom. Wish u were here to spend the day with me. Give hugs to everyone and tell them I Love them and Miss All. Love u momma.

jayme schmidt

November 21, 2012

With Time will heal all things, look back and remember the times, and now look forward with the new times to comes, fill those thoughts with a smile and hold what you have. Then say that word, share that one word; love
loven son jayme

November 14, 2012

Mom on 11/24 it is going to be 1 year you left us. Mom I sure Miss you. Love you Mom

Mark Bubel

December 2, 2011

I work with Perry and understand that this is a very difficult time but please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Its tough to loose a mom and nobody can fill her shoes but know we are here for you if you need anything. God Bless

December 1, 2011

Sincere condolences from the Ridgway family - Bob, Rozanne and Ted Deming.

Eileen Hansen

November 30, 2011

Theresa, I have so much enjoyed hearing all the special times you have shared with your Mom. I am so sorry for you and your family. Nothing can prepare you for your Mother's passing. Take care of yourself. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Eileen

Kelly Koktavy

November 29, 2011

Theresa my thoughts and prayers out to your family. Now you have Angel to watch over you.

Sara Bergerson

November 29, 2011

Theresa my thoughts & prayers are with you & you family. May God Bless you & your family in your time of need.

Diane Erno

November 29, 2011

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Kimberly Schmidt-Trbovich

November 28, 2011

I never got to me you Shirley but I always nothing but beautiful things from your children my half brothers and sisters as well as your grandchildren my nieces and nephews.I send my heart to all the family who just lost the mother-grandma and best friend and I hope you may rest in peace Shirley as you are now home with our lord Jesus Christ! Kimberly Schmidt - Trbovich

Jenna Wruck

November 28, 2011

Im so happy that you got to meet my twin girls! I will always miss you and remember our Monday night Chili feeds at your house. I still hate spinach though :) I LOVE you Grandma Always!

Audra Peterson

November 28, 2011

Theresa,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Please call if you need anything. Love Audra & Kevan

Jayme Schmidt

November 28, 2011

My mother, I was the one that flew away, traveled (Mn-USNavy-WA-Tx-CT-WA-SC-WA-Md) here and there, even thou, I Called, just to say hi, and that I love you, now even thou I cannot call, I will remember, when I see my sister's and brothers; Betty, Tess, Todd, and perry that our mother had US and we loved her so much. Look on us from there and remember we love you.

Erica H

November 27, 2011

I am very sorry for your loss. May God keep your family strong during this time and in the future.

LaVonn (Bonnie) Miller

November 27, 2011

I am sooo very sorry for the loss of your Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother.

Sandy Ilii

November 27, 2011

Theresa, my thoughts and prayers are with you, Mike and your family. I am sorry for the loss of your mom. Take care my friend. I will talk to you soon. Love Sandy

Jennifer D.

November 27, 2011

Shirley Ketterling was a strong sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, we all will miss her dearly everyday, she was a great, loving, caring grandmother that is now are angel in heaven and with us her on earth, are God has a beautiful and speacial lady with him now, and until we meet again..love you grandma always and forever..

Theresa (tessie) Tobish(Schmidt)

November 27, 2011

Mom my heart is empty without you. You were very special to me, we had great times together. You are going to be missed by me and my family. Going to watch your flowers grow every year in are back yard and think of you always. I am keeping a light on for you so you can always find me and my family. Love you MOM and going to miss you so. In another life we are going to be together. Bye Mommy

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