Eunice Stenbakken, 91, of Kenyon, passed away Tuesday, November 23, due to complications with pneumonia, having tested negative for Covid-19 two days prior.
She was born in Pine City, May 21, 1930. "Euny," to her friends, graduated from West Concord High School in 1948. She was married to the late Edwin Koberstein in 1950 and later married to Marlin Stenbakken on October 30, 1970.
Euny worked for the Northfield Hospital for 43 years. She worked in several departments over that time, from nursing to housekeeping and custodial. She was well known for her diligence and dedication to her work. These were qualities witnessed first-hand by family members that worked alongside her in the later years of her career. This diligence and dedication were no doubt developed through a deep devotion to her faith in God. The Church, her daily biblical readings, and her frequent prayer were the foundations of her strength in life. They will continue to assist her soul, even as she is experiencing the answer to one of her greatest prayers: being reunited with her beloved husband.
Euny was host to many years of cherished family holiday celebrations (sometimes including lively card games). She especially shined her love to her nine great-grandchildren.
Euny is survived by sisters Elaine Bucsho and Lola Babcock, son, Ronald Koberstein, and her daughters, Sandra (Greg) Amundson and Julie (Jack) Hartin, her grandchildren, Paul, Tim, Sherri (Raye), Brandy (Edward), Benjamin, Emily (Nick), and Andy, and her great-grandchildren, Tyler, Allison, Austin, Ian, Brayden, Gabriel, Berk, Lucas, and Mila.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Birdge and Julia Babcock, her first husband, Edwin Koberstein, second husband, Marlin Stenbakken, daughter-in-law, Donna Koberstein, granddaughter, Amy Hartin, and nine brothers and sisters: Bud, Ole, George, Irene, Mary, Pearl, David, Bev, Evelyn.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at Grace Lutheran Church in Nerstrand with visitation one hour prior. Pastor Grant Aaseng will officiate. Interment will be in Valley Grove Cemetery in Wheeling Township.