"Jack and family, I am very sorry to learn of Sheryl's death. Please know that I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. She was a wonderful person and will be deeply missed. Jeanene Bang, Omaha, NE"
In loving memory of
Sheryl L. Plathe
July 18, 1954 - September 27, 2016
A funeral Mass for Sheryl will be held on Friday at 2:00 PM at St. Cecelia Catholic Church with Father Edward M. Girres and Reverend Mr. Bill Black officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 PM on Thursday at the Church with a Scripture Prayer Service beginning at 7:30 PM.
Sheryl Lynn Plathe was born July 18, 1954, in Estherville, daughter of Melvin and Betty J. (Beadle) Engelbarts. She grew up on a farm near Algona graduating from Algona High School in 1972 then obtained a nursing degree from Iowa Lakes Community College obtaining her L.P.N. Sheryl was married to John Plathe on August 21, 1976 in Swea City.
Sheryl worked as a LPN and later as a RN at Kossuth Regional Health Center for 39 years and then also worked for Dr. Condolean for a short time. She retired in March, 2016, when she was diagnosed with lung cancer. She loved being with family. Her children and grandchildren were the joy of her life. She spent her free time on the water enjoying fishing and she loved to dance. Sheryl died peacefully Tuesday, September 27, 2016, at her home surrounded by her family and close friends.
She is survived by her husband of 40 years, John "Jack" Plathe of Algona; three children and eight grandchildren, Laura (Cliff) Gibson of Urbandale and their children Talen and Beckett; Lisa (Joe) Bartolo of Algona and their children Ava, Emmi, Addie, Tate, and Ellie; and Michael (Lindsay) Plathe of Trimble, MO, and their son Collin. She is also survived by her dad, Melvin Engelbarts of Swea City; two brothers and three sisters, Darwin (Betsy) Engelbarts of Titonka, Susan Mergan of Algona, Diane (James) Bassett of Kansas City, MO, Donna (Dean) Hilbert of Luverne, and Dwayne Engelbarts of Minneapolis, MN; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Betty Engelbarts; her parents-in-law, Arthur and Helen Plathe; and two sisters-in-law, Donna Pickard and Jeanne Vakulskas.
Tributes
"So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you all. Sherry was a wonderful person and an outstanding nurse."
"My sympathy to all on the loss of Sherry. Sherry was a very kind and good hearted person. I used to hang around the Engelbart's house while in house school - good memories. Jerri Ferstl"
"Sad, great nurse"
"Jack, thinking of you and your family during this time. You have my condolences. Tom Youngwirth"
"Jack, We were deeply sadden to read of Sheryl's passing. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers as you grieve your loss and celebrate her life. Jerry and Mary Boelman"
"Jack and family- so sorry for your loss. She was a very kind and loving person both inside and out. Sherri will be a beautiful angel and will always watch over her family. Allan and Shelly Kohlhaas"
"Sherry was such a comfort for our family when my parents were admitted to Kossuth Hospital - such a sweetheart - she will be missed and remembered by many"
"Mom, my heart breaks with your loss. You were the best mom any son could ever ask for. I will forever cherish our many wonderful memories of family. You should be proud of the family you have raised. We will continue the build on the foundation you have set for us to live by. I am so thankful to call you my mother. I miss you and love you like crazy, but I know we will meet again. Until then please continue to watch over this family. Love, Your Beloved Son, Mike "
"Sending our thought and prayers to the Plathe family."
"Our deepest sympathy to Jack & family, as well as the Engelbart family. We are so very sorry to hear of Sherri's passing. Praying for God's blessings to surround you and His strength to sustain you. -- Dean & Deb Trenary"
"I am so sorry for your loss. Peace be with you all at this most difficult time. "
"Jack & family Jack & family we are praying for you all. She was a wonderful nurse and person. I Mary ANN had her many times over the years when I was in the hospital. T he smile was great. Kenny & Mary Ann Studer "
"Lisa and Joe, I am so sad to hear of this you guys are in my thoughts and prayers. Your mother was a kind soul and I always said hello to her after she dropped the kids off at school she always had a smile on her face and you could tell that she loved helping you guys out. I'm sure there's nothing that can console you at this point, but just know that we all are praying for you. with love Joni Lallier"
"Jack and family, our sincere condolences to you all. Sherri was a full of fun & a real sweetheart. You are in our thoughts & prayers. -- Russell & Sheryl (Knecht) Baas"
"My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Sherry was such a spitfire in high school. I know she continued to be just that through the years. Rest in peace friend."
"Good memories and laughs from long ago. Thank you Shari. God's speed to you and God's comfort to your family. Cathy Johnson"
"My deepest sympathy to your family I will miss seeing sherry at all the sporting events you will be in my thoughts and prayers ..shelley graham "
"Jack, Sorry to hear of Sheryl's passing. Take care. Jim Froehlich"
"I am so sorry for your loss. Sherri was such an amazing nurse and coworker. I knew when I started at KRHC I would learn a lot from Sherri but what I didn't know was how much fun we would have doing it. When Sherri, Sue, and Joanne told stories it always ended with me laughing so hard I cried. I'll never forget all those weekends talking about fishing, her family, old stories, and how we were planning to get out of there and drink margaritas. -Jennifer Meister"
"God bless your family at this sad and difficult time. Sherri was a beautiful person and she will be greatly missed. Thinking of you with sincere sympathy. Craig and Betty Erpelding"
"Jack and family, my sympathies to all of you. So sorry for your loss. Sharon Waller"
"Sincere sympathy to Jack and family as well as the Engelbart family. Sherry was an awesome person. So caring of others. We exchanged many hugs when my Mother was in the hospital on her final days before passing away. God bless and comfort those who morn Sherry's passing. Sue Bruhn (Steve)"
"You will always be in my heart, I will miss you greatly All the times together at family gathering will always be remembered Love you always Jim your beloved brother-inlaw"
"Jack and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. You have my deepest sympathy. I used to work with Sherry at the hospital while I was going to college. She was very cheerful and kind to her patients and coworkers. Roger Muehe "
"Jack and family, I am so sorry for your loss. You have my deepest sympathy. I used to work with Sherry at the hospital while I was going to college. She was very cheerful and kind to her patients and coworkers. Roger Muehe"
"Jack and Family - Sherri was one of a kind! Her infectious laugh, kind words and wisdom, and absolute consideration of our patients and staff will long be remembered. Sherri certainly made a difference and touched many lives - I am so sorry I will be out of town and not able to see you all, but know there are plenty of hugs and prayers for you! Sherri, Sue, and Diane were a significant part of the strong nursing legacy we have here at Kossuth Regional Health Center! Dar Elbert"
"Jack and Family, We are sorry for your loss and you are in are thoughts and prayers."
"Mike and Lindsay ~ Your FSD charter family are thinking of you and keeping you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. So, so sorry for your loss.... Joy Hohn"
"Jack & family, so deeply sorry to hear of Sherri's passing. Sherri was such a beautiful person and had such joy in her heart. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Dennis & Patty Hudspeth"
"Our deepest sympathy to you Jack and your family. The Lord has taken another angel. Will keep you all in our prayers. "
"Jack and family: We were saddened to hear of Sheri's passing. She was a very sweet woman and we enjoyed our visits. Vern, Kris, Tyler & Brett Laubenthal"
"I am saddened to hear of this loss for all who knew Sherri. She was a beautiful person inside and out. I was honored to know her and will miss her lots. My deepest condolences to Jack and the family. I will be lifting you up in prayer in these difficult days. "
"Jack and family, sending you our sincerest sympathies. Will be keeping Sheri and all of you in our prayers. Tom and Linda Froehlich"
"Laura - our thoughts and prayers are with you and Cliff and all of your family in your time of grief. Your mother will never be forgotten, always missed and always in your heart- we pray for healing for you and yours. God Bless - Dallas County IT Staff"
"Jack and Family - So very, very sorry for your loss. Sherri was a special person. So many prayers and thoughts going your way."
"We are deeply saddened to hear of Sheri's passing...heaven has gained a beautiful angel! Sheri was an inspiration to all of us nurses...always caring and loving to those she cared for. Our deepest sympathy to you all!! May God wrap his loving arms around you with comfort at this difficult time. Steve and Barb Taphorn"
"Sherry , was my nurse after I had both my babies . She was wonderful , kind supportive, funny . Prayers to her family during this time !!! Sheri Zeimet"
"I spent many a fun weekend working with Sherri many years ago and enjoyed her so much. I am greatly saddened by her death and offer my prayers and condolences to her family. I know she will be greatly missed. May God bless you all."
"please accept my sincere sympathy. I remember your great children from when I worked at OBL Patricia Twait "
"Deepest sympathy to the family"
"You never know when someone effects your life in a positive way and you walk away feeling better about it. Sheryl was that kind of person. She always had a positive attitude and was kind to everyone. I can't pinpoint the times I had experienced her kindness but in my 30 plus years here in Algona I was grateful for it. I'm sure she will be missed. God received another angel because I know she was one! R.T.P."
"Praying for her family in their time of need. My deepest sympathies."
"Sheryl and I were good friends in our grade school"
"My deepest sympathies to the entire family. So sorry to hear. Sherry was a wonderful nurse and beautiful person. May god hold you all in his loving arms during this very difficult time. Cindy Beekman"
"Sheryl was a beautiful person we were such good friends in high school we didn't see a lot of each other lately but our conversations were just like we saw each other a lot. I have so many beautiful memories of activities we shared. To Sheryl's family and friends I extend my deepest sympathy. God Bless Barb (Schlievert) Mack"
"Our deepest sympathy to you and your family during this time of saying farewell. May God keep your memories strong and your hearts full."
"There are no words that can fully express to you how sorry I am for your loss. Sherri will always hold a special place in my heart. Prayers sent for the entire family."
"Jack and family....my deepest sympathy to each of you. Sherry always had the best smile..She instantly made you feel loved. I have many great memories, starting with us both being mothers of boy girl twins, Lisa and Brandice all those years in drill team, team suppers, state competition, preformances and "our" twins graduating high school together, to the many times she was at Styles Salon and Brandice making her more beautiful than she already was and our talks while she was there, she loved her children and grandchildren and was so proud of them. Hold close to your memories. Big Hugs to each of you."
"Sherri-belle was a wonderful nurse and friend. I will miss her fun spirit and her laugh. Hugs to Jack, Laura, Lisa and Mike and families."
"You have our deepest sympathy in the loss of Sherry. Praying for comfort for her family."
"Love you aunt Sherri. You will be missed by many. We had many memories that I will never forget. I still remember 1994 when you and mom dropped me off for basic training like it was yesterday! The famous Scooby nickname you gave me and the many times catching 12 inch crappies until 2am in Minnesota just to name a few. Thinking about the whole family tonight and prayers to all. "
"Jack. You have my deepest sympathy. Therese Trojahn - Compass Pointe"
"I don't even have words. Sherry was just joyful to be around. Always. She made me laugh, and told great stories, and would always help anyone when they needed it. My prayers are with you all. She will be truly missed. "
"Lifting your family up in prayer during this difficult time in your lives. May God wrap his loving arms around you and give you comfort and peace. Every time I saw Sherry, she had a beautiful smile on her face and was so kind and caring. She will be truly missed by so many people, whose lives she touched.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Deb Miller "
"Our sympathy goes out to the family on the loss of Sherri. Will keep you all in our prayers. Beautiful lady, beautiful laugh."
"My thoughts and prayers are with all of you... She had the biggest heart of gold!! She would do anything for anyone,it showed as a nurse,mother,grandmother,wife,sister,friend,co-worker or even a stranger just walking by.. Her smile lighted up a room and her laugh was contagious... May you watch over all of the ones you left behind and know that you will always be remembered and loved so dearly..."
"Sending prayers and extra love to Laura,Lisa,Mike and Jack. Thinking of you all. Sherri had a contagious smile and big heart"
"Sherry was a beautiful person. One of the best nurses that I ever knew. She genuinely cared about her patients and people in general. My thoughts and prayers are with her entire family. She truly will be missed. "
"I loved you from the beginning and till the end and for ever. I will never forget you and will cherish our time together and your memory until we are together again. All my love your husband John (Jack) Plathe"
"jack, Larua,Lisa, Mike We are so sorry for your loss. You are in are thoughts and prayer. Dan & Tammy Wittenberg "
"I am so terribly sorry for your loss! I know Sherry will be missed by so many, especially those sweet grandbabies. She was such a wonderful person and nurse. She was admired by many."