March 13, 1940 – November 8, 2026
Sharon was born to Maurice and Regina (McCabe) Hughes in Lanesboro, Minnesota, on March 13, 1940. She graduated from Harmony High School in 1958 and St. Mary’s Nursing School Rochester in 1961. She married Robert G. Hollis on July 27, 1963 in Harmony. Minnesota. Robert and Sharon had two daughters, Mary and Kathy. Sharon loved taking care of babies, especially her two cherished grandchildren, Jake and Holli.
Sharon worked as an OB/GYN nurse for over 40 years, spending most of her career at Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park. She was a caring and compassionate person who loved welcoming family and friends into her home, whether for a casual dinner or an extended stay. She enjoyed traveling, reading and watching Hallmark Christmas movies — even in July!
She is survived by her daughters Mary Utecht (Mark) and Kathy Klein (Kevin), grandchildren Jake Klein (Emily) and Holli Klein (Pete), sister Mary Beth Vikre (Daryl), sister-in-law J.B. Hollis, and many dear nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Meeting her in heaven are husband Robert, her parents Regina and Maurice Hughes, and sister Carole Funke.
We find comfort knowing Sharon is now free from pain and at peace, reunited in heaven with those she loved. Though we will miss her dearly, her love and kindness will remain in our hearts always.
Funeral services will be held at Notre Dame Parish in Cresco, Iowa, on Saturday, November 14, 2026. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m., followed by a funeral Mass at 10 a.m.
Burial will follow at St. Agnes Church Cemetery in Plymouth Rock, Iowa.
Arrangements are being handled by Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home in Cresco, Iowa.
Leave a Reply