Obituary of Sharon Heuring

Sharon "Shari" Heuring, age 73, of Litchfield, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 18th, 2019.

Sharon Elizabeth Hurkman, the daughter of Theodore and Deloris Hurkman, was born on October 5, 1945 in Robbinsdale, Minnesota. She was united in marriage to Gordon Heuring on August 19, 1967 at the Church of St. Raphael's in Crystal, Minnesota. They spent many happy years together in Cambridge and then Litchfield, MN. Sharon devoted her life to nurturing others. As a young woman she helped care for her four younger sisters before she married Gordy and raised five boys of her own. Sharon delighted in making personal connections with everyone she met and shared her passion for natural healing with those around her. She was kind, selfless, and never met a stranger. Sharon was very active in the autism community. She spent years traveling to speak at autism conferences with Gordy and her son Brian allowing her to give hope to younger families, something that brought her great joy. Sharon enjoyed conversation, crafting, volunteering, playing with her grandkids, showing appreciation, and giving the gift of relaxation through massage and essential oils. 

Sharon is survived by her sons Tom, Troy (Jill), Brian, Philip (Reggie), Alan (Katie); mother Deloris Hurkman; cherished grandchildren Ricky, Jordana (Nick) Scherer, Zach (Kendra), Maris and Brock; and great-grandchildren Avery and Crosby Scherer, and one Heuring on the way; brother Ted (Cindy) Hurkman; sisters Cathe (Tom) Yakymi, Mary Gleason, Maureen (Scott) O’Brien and Barb Novak; and many loving relatives and friends.

In death, she is now reunited with her husband and soulmate Gordy; father Theodore; siblings Dode and Tommy; and brother-in-laws Skip and Jamie. 

Sharon touched the lives of many and losing her will leave a large hole in our hearts. We miss her greatly and anxiously await the day we will be together again.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, Sept 24th at St. Philip’s Church in Litchfield, MN. A visitation will be held from 5:00 - 8:00 PM, on Monday, Sept. 23rd at the Cremation Society of MN, Brooklyn Park (7835 Brooklyn Blvd) close to her family and continue at 10:00 AM at St. Philip’s Church before the memorial service.