Carol’s Story

Site created on December 6, 2022

Hello family and loved ones - Carol is in the hospital with delirium complicating her dementia that unfortunately does not have an identified reversible cause. Mom is struggling with frightening delusions and hallucinations that scare and sadden her. Her team at Mayo Clinic has been stellar and now question if her Alzheimer’s is perhaps Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). Her basic activities of daily living have been compromised as has her quality of life. A hospice referral was placed to start planning for comfort care. As her family we support this for this rapid progression but ask that those who love her follow along as we journey this difficult path with her.

Please feel feee to share your thoughts, questions, and memories of Carol on this site.

To see past and updated photos of Carol, please see the gallery on this site and follow her on Instagram  at alzheimers_does_not_define_her 

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Celebration of Life info with Evite link

Journal entry by Erika Beetcher —

On May 27th, 2023 at 11 am, we will celebrate the life of Carol Shreve (Hagen). Visitation will be at 10 am. A lunch served by The Rustic Diner staff at the church will follow the service. Formal obituary will be available soon and shared here. 
Celebration will be at the Barnum Community Methodist Church in Barnum, MN led by our own Reverend Greta Getlein with music graciously performed by family. 
There will be a streaming and recording of the service available on the church’s Facebook page. 
To help guide planning and food count, please let us know at Evite link below if you will be attending in person. With questions or if preferred, let Erika know at 507-271-1695. 
Let’s come together to remember and honor this vibrant, witty, intelligent, and kind woman.  
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