Carla Schoenecker, age 78, of Cambridge passed away peacefully at home August 6, 2024. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, August 16th at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Isanti. A time for visiting will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in Fort Snelling National Cemetery on Tuesday, August 20th at 1:45 pm assembly area #3.
Carla Dell Schoenecker passed away at the age of 78 on August 6, 2024, peacefully in her sleep at home in Cambridge, MN. She was born in Menomonie, WI on April 11, 1946, to her parents Carl and Geraldine. She was one of 5 children. She went to high school at Saint Bernard’s Catholic High School and graduated in 1964. She went 2 years of college at Century College. She worked manufacturing at Unisys, business owner of several Subway restaurants. They sold their business, and she went back to school and later retired as a massage therapist at Hazelden Treatment Center.
She married Michael John Schoenecker in 1969 in Winona, MN. They were married for 52 years before Mike passed away in 2021. They raised 3 daughters in Forest Lake, MN then later retired to their cabin in Aitkin, MN. After retirement they enjoyed many winters in Mesa, Arizona with family and friends. They moved to Cambridge in 2021 to be close to family.
Carla enjoyed many outings and fun activities with her family and friends. She loved watching her grandchildren in all their activities. She was a fantastic cook. She enjoyed art, reading, travel, animals, flowers and gardening, hiking, camping, golfing, playing cards and games, especially bean bag. She was a servant to her community through teaching confirmation class, Washington County Master Gardeners, Eucharistic adoration, volunteered with many activities and committees at her East Terrace co-op community.
Carla LOVED her family unconditionally. She LOVED her husband, and she mourned his passing in silence with Jesus. She loved THE LORD with her whole heart, her whole mind and her whole soul. She loved The Blessed Mother Mary. She passed away with a Rosary in her hand.
Carla is survived by her daughters, Kelly (Jason) White, Kathie (Marco) Barberis and Kari (Rich) Barber; grandchildren, Allie White, Nolan and Lucy Barber; sisters, Joan Forliti, Pat (Don) Skarsten; brother in law, Tim Oshea; sisters in law; Edna Schoenecker, Ruth Schoenecker, Teri Schneider and Mary Schoenecker, Mary (Darryl) Morgan; brother in law, Dave (Ev) Schoenecker; many, many nieces and nephews.
Carla is preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Gerladine; husband, Michael; son John; brother Dan (Bev) Hathaway; sister, Carol Oshea; brother in law, George Forliti; niece, Patty Helmer; nephew, John Skarsten; brothers in law; Herbert (Lorraine) Schoenecker, Tom Schoenecker, Rog Schoenecker, Jerry Schoenecker, Bob (Rita) Schoenecker, James Schoenecker, Richard Schoenecker and Dewayne Schneider; sisters in law, Betty (Dick) Connors, Elaine (Mel) Ruhland, Louise Schoenecker, Jean (George) Boldt.
We all LOVE you and miss you!! Please pray and intercede for us in Heaven. Give Dad a big hug from all of us.
Beautiful words❤️
Kelly, Kathie, Kari: it is with great sadness that I write this to you girls, my beautiful neices. We pray for God’s peace, love and strength to all of you, including Rich, Marco, Jason, Logan and Lucy, in the days ahead. Even though we haven’t seen your mom as much as we used to, she will be missed so much. Our thoughts, love and prayers go out to you always.
I met Carla during her Mesa years. We attended spiritual development classes, hikes and museum trips and many Skip-Bo sessions together. We laughed a lot and I grew in my love of God during those years. Carla was a dynamic lady in the love of God and family and country. May you all find comfort in knowing Carla was loved and admired.
Sincere condolences.
I’m struggling with what to say. I think I’m still in shock. The realization of both Uncle Mike and Auntie Carla being gone is hard to wrap my head around. I will cherish all the memories I have. A lifetime’s worth. Kelly, Kathie and Kari, I wish more than anything that I could take away your pain. Hang on tight to each other. Your mom and dad raised strong intelligent daughters.
I know they both were so proud of you! I love you cousins and will continue praying God gives you the strength you need in this most difficult time. 💕
So sorry to hear your mom’s passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless your family.
Kelly, Kathie, Kari & families I’m praying God comfort and support you at such a difficult, sad time and that as you draw together you can find strength and comfort in your bonds with each other too. You were all so blessed to have such loving, godly parents in Mike & Carla. They were a light and a blessing to many. It comforts me to know they are together in heaven with the Lord and loved ones. I love you all.
Carla, I know you are so happy with God and reunited with those you have loved. We will miss you and ask you to pray for us as we will for you. I pray God’s peace and love be with us all
Kelly,
Those we love don’t go away; they walk beside us every day. My sincerest condolences to you and your family.