Caroline Statema
It is with great sorrow we announce the death of Caroline Statema, 88, of Long Prairie, on October 31, 2025.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, November 13, at 2:00 p.m. at the Iten Funeral Home Chapel in Browerville. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the Iten Funeral Home.
Burial will follow the service at the Evergreen Cemetery in Browerville.
Caroline Annabell was born October 4, 1937, to Hank and Anna Chakel of Turtle Creek Township on Rice Lake. Caroline attended county school and graduated from Staples High School in 1956. She married Calvin Statema on June 15, 1957, at the Randall Presbyterian Church. The couple had three children, Constance Marie (Kenneth) Zetah of Motley, Carrie Eve Statema of Little Falls and Carol Jean (Jody) Peterson of Swanville.
Caroline enjoyed working for many years on the family farm. She was an Avon Consultant, owned and operated “Pine Grove Ceramics” out of her home, worked at Land O’ Lakes in Browerville, McCourtney Plastics in Staples and Herbies Catering with her Bestie, Joyce (and John) Gorka. Caroline was an avid cookbook collector and was known for her love of cooking and baking.
Left to cherish her memory are her three daughters; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; one sister-in-law, Connie Statema; cousin, Jane Motzko and many other cousins.
Arrangements are by the Iten Funeral Home of Browerville.
w47c A00006B2025NV12
