Sharon Podratz's obituary , Passed away on August 22, 2026 in Perham, Minnesota

Sharon Podratz

December 17, 1944 - August 22, 2026 (81 years old)

Perham, Minnesota

Sharon Podratz's obituary , Passed away on August 22, 2026 in Perham, Minnesota

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Sharon Podratz

December 17, 1944 - August 22, 2026 (81 years old)

Perham, Minnesota

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Sharon Podratz Obituary

Sharon Podratz of Perham, Minnesota passed away on August 22, 2026. Sharon, born on December 17, 1944, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Sharon Podratz or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her brother Rick Lucken. She is survived by: her friend Mary Kay; her children, Steph Nelson (Jeff), Steve Podratz (Jamie) and Kim Woods (Scott); and her grandchildren, Magen Woods, McKayla Marsden (Matt), Ashley Nelson, Jack Nelson, Kade Woods, Cole Woods and Ellie Podratz. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and a host of friends.

Visitation was held on Thursday, August 27th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Friday, August 28th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Karvonen Funeral Home ~ Wadena (419 2nd St NE, Wadena, MN 56482). A funeral service was held on Friday, August 28th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Friday, August 28th 2026 at 2:45 PM at the Summit Cemetery - Morris.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Karvonen Funeral & Cremation Service



Thu

Aug 27

Visitation

Karvonen Funeral Home ~ Wadena
419 2nd St NE, Wadena, MN 56482

Fri

Aug 28

Visitation

Karvonen Funeral Home ~ Wadena
419 2nd St NE, Wadena, MN 56482

Fri

Aug 28

Funeral service

Karvonen Funeral Home ~ Wadena
419 2nd St NE, Wadena, MN 56482

Fri

Aug 28

Burial

Summit Cemetery - Morris

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