Shirlene Rhae Schwab

Shirlene Schwab, age 68, of Marshall, Minnesota, died on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at the CentraCare Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota. A Memorial Celebration of Life will be held at 3:00 p.m. followed by a Memory Share on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at the Hamilton Funeral Home in Marshall. Visitation will be held just prior to her celebration, beginning at 1:00 p.m., also at the Hamilton Funeral Home.

Shirlene Rhae Schmahl was born on February 13, 1955, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She was the daughter of Hans and Jessie (Rogers) Schmahl. Shirlene grew up in Lake Benton, Minnesota, where she was baptized as an infant and confirmed in her youth at St. John’s Lutheran Church. Shirlene attended Lake Benton School and graduated with the high school class of 1973. Shortly thereafter, she attended the Stewart School of Cosmetology in Sioux Falls, South Dakota from 1974 to 1976.

Shirlene was united in marriage to Daniel Schwab on October 4, 1980, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Lake Benton. The couple made their home in Marshall and were blessed with 2 daughters: Stephanie and Melissa.

Shirlene worked at the Distribution Center for Schwan's for several years before switching to The Convenience Food Plant where she served as a receptionist. When her family began to grow, she took some time off to raise the girls and also did some babysitting on the side. As Shirlene's girls entered school, she returned to work - starting as a school cook at Samuel Lutheran School. As the years went on Shirlene shifted into becoming the church and school secretary for both Samuel Lutheran School and Christ Lutheran Church in Marshall. Shirlene also held other jobs over the years including secretary for Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, the Schwan's Call Center, and also office staff for Camden State Park. In 2008, Shirlene retired to do daycare for her grandson, Caelen.

Family and faith were the foundations of Shirlene’s life. She would always find time to connect with friends and family with phone calls. Her other enjoyments in life included sewing, quilting, reading, and watching movies – especially on the Hallmark channel.

Shirlene Rhae Schwab passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 7th, 2023, at the CentraCare Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota. She had reached the age of 68 years. Blessed be her memory.

She is survived by her husband, Dan Schwab of Marshall; 2 daughters, Stephanie Condon of Marshall, Melissa Schwab of Marshall; grandson, Caelen Condon; 2 step-grandchildren, Caleb Condon, Marissa Condon, step-siblings, Peter (and Peg) Berg, Cheryl (and Mike) Witt, Paul Berg; step-sister-in-law, Peggy Berg; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Shirlene is preceded in death by mother, Jessie Schmahl; father, Hans Schmahl; and step-mother, Marie Berg Schmahl; brother, David Schmahl; step-brother, Clark Berg; the love of Stephanie’s life, Dillon Sommervold; and fur grandbaby, Ginger.