Service Information
Sharon A. Schwantes, age 64, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026, at Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, Minnesota.
Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. at Faith Lutheran Church in Hutchinson.
Gathering of Family and Friends will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.
Obituary
Sharon was born on August 30, 1961, in Marshall, Minnesota, to Donald and Phyllis Baumann. She was baptized as an infant and later confirmed in her faith as a youth. Sharon received her education in Marshall and graduated with the Marshall High School Class of 1979.
On August 8, 1981, Sharon was united in marriage to Scott Schwantes in Marshall, Minnesota. Their marriage was blessed with two children, Tyler and Traci. Throughout the years, Sharon and Scott made their home in Alexandria, Minnesota; Cherokee, Iowa; and eventually Hutchinson, Minnesota, where they settled in 1984. Together they shared 39 years of marriage until Scott’s passing on April 28, 2021.
Sharon held a variety of jobs throughout her life, but the roles she cherished most were being a stay-at-home mother and later serving as a secretary at Hutchinson High School for 18 years, where she touched the lives of countless students, staff, and families. She retired in June 2023.
Sharon was a devoted member of Faith Lutheran Church. She enjoyed spending time with friends, taking walks, reading, and being outdoors. Above all else, Sharon treasured the time she shared with her family and loved ones.
Sharon passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026, at Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, at the age of 64 years.
Blessed be her memory.
Sharon is survived by her:
Children, Tyler Schwantes and his wife, Heidi, of Bismarck, ND,
Traci Sims and her husband, Jared, of Fort Myers, FL;
Brother, Al Baumann of Loveland, CO;
Grandchildren, Scarlet and Lucas Schwantes;
Many other relatives and friends.
Sharon is preceded in death by her Husband, Scott Schwantes; Parents, Donald and Phyllis Baumann.
Cindy Karg says
With sincere sympathy to Sharon’s Family. I worked with Sharon years ago at Kmart. She was always a nice caring person.
Beth Pulkrabek says
Traci and Tyler…thoughts with you all.
I loved working with your mom!
She will be very missed!
Sara E Nelson says
I’m thankful to have known Sharon! She was such a strong and solid person.
I knew her both as a hard worker at school and also as a loving and supportive parent.
She will be missed! My prayers and support go out to her family, as I know you have
had so many losses to process.
Marsha Freyholtz says
I am so very sorry to hear of Sharon’s passing. She was truly a great person, and will be missed dearly. Prayers for her family during this difficult time.
Bonnie Karl says
So very sorry to hear of Sharon’s passing. Sending hugs and prayers to her family!
Bonnie Karl
Donna (Ondracek) Engelen says
My sympathies to Sharon’s family. I knew your dad from our work group at 3M, so I met your mom that way. You’ve had great losses far too young. Love and hugs.
Sherri Giese says
Oh Sharon how I loved working in Apparel with you at Kmart! What fun we had sooo many years ago. Say hi to Craig when you see him up there. Gone way to soon and young. Sympathies to your family losing both parents so young.
Margaret Shimpa says
Sharon was welcoming and friendly when Brandon and Tyler began playing sports together in middle school and into high school. In the later years, we ” crossed paths” along the trail and would catch up quick on the boys, and grandkids! Tyler ( and Traci) what a blessing you were to your mom, especially in these last months. May she rest in peace.
Rob and Margaret Shimpa