Service Information
Sharon A. Lepley, age 82, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson, Minnesota.
A private family service will be held.
Obituary
Sharon Ann (Birkholz) Lepley was born on April 18, 1943, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Harold and Adeline (Bahr) Birkholz of Watertown, Minnesota. Sharon was baptized and confirmed her Lutheran faith. She graduated from Glencoe High School with the class of 1961.
Sharon was united in marriage to her first husband, Neil Meyers, and they were blessed with one daughter, Kristine. In 1974, Sharon was united in marriage to Richard Lepley, and they were blessed with 3 daughters: Angela, Andrea, and Michele.
Sharon was a single mother raising 3 girls on her own. The family struggled at times to make it, but there was always love, hugs, and kisses from Mom.
Sharon later went back to school at the age of 44 to become an LPN. Sharon worked so hard at her studies that she made the Dean’s List every quarter. Sharon worked a few jobs as an LPN, but her favorite job was working at Community Living Inc.
Sharon enjoyed camping, going to music festivals, and doing puzzles. She enjoyed going out with friends and spending time with her girls and her grandchildren. While Sharon was living at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson, Minnesota, she became friends with a lot of people, including the staff. She loved to joke around with all the staff and residents.
Sharon is survived by her
Daughters, Kristine Groschen of NYA, MN, Angela Mays of Glencoe, MN, Andrea Adams of Shakopee, MN, Michele Lepley of Hutchinson, MN;
Grandchildren, Keashun Mays, Devonte Mays, Keyanna Lepley, Katana Mays, and other distant grandchildren;
Goddaughter, Amber Raduenz of Florida;
Best Friend of over 40 years, who she cherished dearly, Kim Labraaten;
Other Relatives and Friends.
Sharon was preceded in death by her Father and Mother, Harold and Adeline Birkholz; Sister, Phyliss Jeneke; Many aunts and uncles.
Lee & Sharon Gruenhagen says
We will miss Sharon so very much. She was so fun to be around when we visited at Harmony River. Her fun sense of humor and quick wit made our visits so enjoyable. Our many talks about Jesus and Heaven are so comforting because we know that Sharon is in the loving presence of our Saviour Jesus Christ. We will see you again Sharon Ann.
Kim says
I will miss her until I join her. She was not just my best friend. She was my sister, my mother pretty much my everything throughout the last fourty some years. We were always there for each other through good times and bad. She was a good loving woman who cared about her children, grandchildren and her friends all people in general realy. She loved to visit with people and make them laugh. I’m so grateful to have had her in my life. I don’t know what I’ll do without you Sharon, I will miss her terribly.
Gwendolyn Ann Turner says
I am so sorry girls, to see of your mom’s passing. She was a very special person.
Misty R. says
I met Mrs Sharon 20 years ago when she opened her home to my family after Hurricane Katrina I am forever grateful. I loved our little Walmart chats and hug such a loving and caring lady.
Michelle and Angie my thoughts and prayers with you and your family.
RIP Mrs Sharon love you always
Sharon says
Sorry, to see Sharon passed away, she was my puter game buddy. Will be missed.
PEGGY RANNOW says
ANGIE, SO VERY SORRY TO HEAR THAT YOUR MOTHER PASSED. MAY SHE REST IN PEACE