Age: 90
August 20, 1932 – February 2, 2023
Corinne Eunice (Skarsten) Smith, age 90, passed away Thursday morning at Benedict Homes in St. Cloud. Funeral services celebrating Corinne’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in St. Cloud. Pastor Stephanie Christoffels will officiate, and burial will take place in the parish columbarium following the service. Friends may call on Monday, February 6, 2023, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at Miller-Carlin Funeral Homes in St Cloud and at 10:00 am on Tuesday, February 7 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church prior to the service. Arrangements are being made with the Miller-Carlin Funeral Homes of St. Cloud.
Corinne was born on August 20, 1932, to Clifford and Ellen (Petersen) Skarsten in Benson, MN. She married Edward Smith on October 11, 1952, in Benson then resided in St. Cloud. She was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in St. Cloud. Corinne was a homemaker and then worked as a secretary for School District 742 until she retired in 1991.
Corinne enjoyed spending summers at Lake Mary. She loved children, music, and dancing with her husband, Eddie. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. Corinne was a joy to everyone who knew her.
Corinne is survived by her children, David (Lu) Smith of Andover, Jerilyn Smith Berc of Arden Hills, and Cheryl (Mike) Wedin of Clearwater; her siblings Lynn Skarsten of Benson and Kaye (William) Schneider of Zumbrota; 6 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Edward Smith, her parents Clifford and Ellen (Petersen) Skarsten, and her brother Kenneth Skarsten and sister Verna (Skarsten) Hopewell.
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Visitation and Service Details
Corinne Eunice (Skarsten) Smith, age 90, passed away Thursday morning at Benedict Homes in St. Cloud. Funeral services celebrating Corinne’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in St. Cloud. Pastor Stephanie Christoffels will officiate, and burial will take place in the parish columbarium following the service. Friends may call on Monday, February 6, 2023, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at Miller-Carlin Funeral Homes in St Cloud and at 10:00 am on Tuesday, February 7 prior at Bethlehem Lutheran Church prior to the service. Arrangements are being made with the Miller-Carlin Funeral Homes of St. Cloud.
Visitation Location
Miller-Carlin Funeral Home
3013 Roosevelt Road, Saint Cloud, MN 56301
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Service Location
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
4310 Co Rd 137, Saint Cloud, MN 56301
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David, Jerilyn, and Cheryl,
We are sad for your loss–please accept our sympathy. Eddie and Corinne were very special to us. We treasure our memories of bringing our young family to Lake Mary to spending time with them—fishing, cards, night games around the camp fire, etc. Corinne always had a contagious smile, sweet giggle, and a twinkling eye. I know you loved her and will miss her.
We are sorry we can’t join you due to minor health issues but will be with you in spirit.
Dave and Pat (Beulah’s daughter) Olson
Lakeville, MN