Sharon Kay Molstad

Sharon Kay Molstad obituary, Mount Carmel, IL

Sharon Kay Molstad

Sharon Molstad Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Keepes Funeral Home on Jun. 21, 2025.
Sharon Kay Molstad, 87, of Mount Carmel, Illinois, passed away Friday, June 20, 2025, at Wabash General Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 9, 1938, in Hammond, Indiana, the daughter of Joseph and Geneva (Schrodt) Bell. She married Donald Eugene Molstad Sr. on March 23, 1957, and together they enjoyed forty-five years of marriage, until his passing on May 27, 2002.

Sharon dedicated her life to being the best wife, mother and grandmother she could be. She was an avid reader who always enjoyed a good book. Her whole life, she enjoyed hopping in the car and taking a ride. In her free time, she enjoyed crocheting, and playing card games. She often kept her mind and hands busy working crossword and jigsaw puzzles. Sharon's family was her pride and joy. She was a great shoulder for her children to lean on and turn to for support. Sharon never hesitated to be there for her family and helped them through many tough times. Her love and presence will be dearly missed by her family and friends.

Sharon leaves behind two sons, Donald Molstad Jr. and wife, Karen, Jeffery Molstad and wife, Donna; three daughters, Tammie Riggs and husband, Edward, Lori Groah, Lisa Miller and husband, Gregg; grandchildren, Adam Groah, Matthew (Megan) Groah, Paul Groah, Steven (Stephanie) Groah, Jessica (Todd) Marlo, Donald Molstad III, Michael (Chloe) Molstad, Joseph (Paula) Molstad, Jacob (Megan) Molstad, Matthew Miller, Ellen Miller, Sara Miller, Jodi Miller; fifteen great grandchildren.

Sharon was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brothers, Gene Bell, and Gerald Bell; son-in-law, Gary Groah.

A Private Family Service will be held on Friday, June 27, 2025 in the Chapel of Keepes Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Highland Memorial Cemetery where Sharon will be laid to rest beside her beloved husband.

Keepes Funeral Home is serving the family with the arrangements. To view Sharon's tribute wall, and leave condolences for the Molstad family, please visit www.keepesfuneralhome.com

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Lynn Bell

June 27, 2025

My heart and soul cry with yours. She was like a second mother to me and I idolized her and her spunkiness and her absolutely tremendous sense of humor! She probably had to be, with two brothers such as Gene and Jerry. I know they pestered her from the moment she was born so she learned early how to get back at them! She was always on your side and always so loving. We all had the best childhood ever thanx to the mom's in our family!
You know she is still watching us all and is still with you in Mt. Carmel. Now she can see everyone at once to see what everyone is up to. If something funny or out of the ordinary happens to you...know that is her making herself known to that she is still there!
Love and Peace,
Lynn

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