Service Information
Carsten M. Homan, age 12, of Hector, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021, in Martinsburg Township, Minnesota.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, March 5, 2021, at 1:00 P.M. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bird Island, Minnesota with interment in the St. John's Catholic Cemetery in Hector.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 4, 2021, from 4:00-8:00 P.M. at Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart High School in Hector and will continue one hour prior to the service at St. Mary's Catholic Church.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be live-streamed on the Heart of Jesus Area Faith Community Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/heartofjesusafc.
As an alternative live stream viewing location, Zion Lutheran Church in Buffalo Lake will be available with Pastors present.
Masks are required and social distancing guidelines will be followed.
Obituary
Carsten Michael Homan was born on October 17, 2008, in Hutchinson, Minnesota. He was the son of Nathan and Alyssa (Ilgen) Homan. Carsten was baptized as an infant at St. John’s Catholic Church in Hector, Minnesota. He received his religious education and first communion at St. John’s Catholic Church, where he also served as a mass server. He was currently attending 6th Grade at Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart High School in Hector.
Carsten enjoyed basketball, baseball, hunting, fishing, dirt biking, and four-wheeling. He also enjoyed farming, being outdoors, and helping others. Carsten resided in Hector, Minnesota.
Carsten passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021, in Martinsburg Township, Minnesota, at the age of 12 years.
Blessed be his memory.
Carsten is survived by his:
Parents, Nathan Homan of Hector, MN,
Alyssa Homan of Hector, MN;
Brothers, Caden Homan and Landen Homan of Hector, MN;
Grandparents, Ron and Sarah Homan of Hector, MN,
Darryl and Lisa Ilgen of Hector, MN;
Great-grandparents, Art and Delores Warner of Redwood Falls, MN,
Carolyn Ilgen of Grey Eagle, MN,
Jeanette Kleinschmidt of Sauk Centre, MN;
Aunts and Uncles, Kayla and David Rankin of Monticello, MN,
Calvin Ilgen of Hutchinson, MN,
Karlee and Dillon Rieland of Glenwood, MN,
Renee and Ryan Kurth of Stewart, MN;
Cousins, Analisa Novak, Irelyn Novak, Ellis Rankin, Ryliena Kurth, Ryder Kurth, Kylee Ilgen, Aurora Rieland;
Many other relatives and friends.
Carsten is preceded in death by his Great-grandparents, Marvin and Delores Evenson, Cletus Homan, Roger Ilgen, and Joseph Kleinschmidt; Great-aunts, Stacey Franzeen and Peggy Klick; Great-uncles, Howard Hughes and Donald Lothert; Great-uncle and special friend, Joel Kleinschmidt.
Shirley Weckwerth says
You have our deepest sympathy in the loss of your son.
Mary Berger says
We don’t know each other but I’m incredibly sorry for the loss of this beautiful little boy. Prayers for him and your entire family.
Chrystal Milbrandt says
My heart breaks for Carsten’s family and friends. Seeing him around at BLHS activities, his eyes and smile always stuck out to me. His absence will definitely be felt by all. I pray the Lord’s love and peace embraces his family friends and lends comfort.
Cindy Klause says
Words are just not enough to convey how deeply sorry I am for your loss. I pray that you and your family will find comfort from God. Lean on your family and friends when you need them. They are our greatest supporters.
Brian says
Prayers for the entire family. Words cannot even express this tragedy and heartbreak. We are thinking of you in this time. May God wrap you in his love
Jon peterson says
My thoughts and prayers are with you and family. I am so sorry for your loss
Jerry & Becky Edwards says
We wish to extend our deepest sympathies to Carsten’s family and friends. His smile is a light that will not be extinguished. Praying for God’s peace to envelop all who are mourning.
Kellie Augustin says
Please accept my heartfelt condolences to the entire Homan Family. God’s strength to you all.
Patti Jo says
My heart aches for your family. Continued prayer for Gods perfect peace to encompass you every moment of every day. You have an entire community mourning with you and supporting you. Jesus bless you
Richard and Erika Hoversten says
Our deepest sympathy goes out to Carsten’s entire family. We are so sorry for your loss!
Carol Molva says
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart aches for you all- a beautiful life taken way too soon. May you find your strength in the Lord and comfort within family, friends and community during this difficult time.
Patti Stoll says
Deepest sympathies and a big hug to the family.
Soraida says
I don’t know you but I need to let you know you WILL get through this difficult time. I too lost a child years ago and my heart still aches but God helped us learn to live the next part of our life. God is the only one that with time will help your heart not ache as much. I know right now there is nothing anybody can say to help you feel better. That’s ok. You’ll have bad days and good days. At the beginning there will be more bad days than good ones but I promise you the good days will eventually come more often. The sun will shine again after getting through the difficult dark ones. Our babies will be waiting for us when God says it’s time. Take care of yourselves and lean on God. He is there for you.
Neil and Joyce Nyhus says
What a special young man…he will be missed by many! You have our most sincere sympathy.
Pam H. says
To the Carsten M. Horman family, my heart goes out to the family I myself don’t know the young boy but he’s in my great nieces class BLHS .
Jan says
So sorry. Thinking of you and sending prayers and friendship. Paul & Jan Simonsen
Gordy & Susan Totman says
To the Homan family you have our deepest sympathies during this difficult time, you all will be in our prayers and thoughts.
Jason & Susan Karnitz says
Homan Family – There are no words to make this right. Only love. During this time, even love will not take away the sorrow. But please know, that above pain and grief, love will always win. Love conquers all. It will take some time before this becomes apparent, and that’s ok…..this loss has no time table. Please know that we walk this journey with you, side by side. God Bless you all.
– Jason & Susan Karnitz
Parents of Caleb Robert Karnitz
Alyssa says
Oh Susan, I just read your sweet boy’s obituary. An October baby and so close in age to mine. Sounds like they sure had a lot in common. Prayers to your family for continued healing. Alyssa
Jo Reck says
To Alyssa, Nathan, and your immediate family, as well as your extended families~
There are no words to express my most heartfelt sympathy in your tragic loss. I literally became sick when I heard of this accident. Having been through child loss twice myself, I can only tell you how sorry I am, and that I know the pain and sadness you are feeling. I pray with all my might that God will give you some sort of comfort and peace to navigate the next few days, and the weeks ahead. I pray that the precious memories and pictures you have will give you some measure of the happy life your dear little Carsten lived in his short 12 years. Why God chose to take your beautiful son so soon is beyond our understanding. Don’t don’t lose your faith and hope that you will hold him again someday…you will. That is God’s promise to us, though right now it’s too hard to comprehend.
I am holding you close to my heart and and in my prayers~ God be with you on this difficult journey.
With love and gentle hugs, Jo Reck
Kelly Harrell says
Our deepest sympathy to you all. So many memories of your sweet,always smiling and joking boy. I’m holding you all in our prayers. Much love, Ray and Kelly Harrell
Janice Blackwell says
My deepest sympathies to the family and friends of this beautiful young man! May God wrap his loving arms around you all and bring you peace through this very difficult time!!
Connie Schaufler says
My heart aches for all of Carsten’s loved ones. Deepest condolences to them. Memories are a legacy of love. What a legacy Carsten has given to his loved ones. May those memories and God’s love wrap you in comfort and peace.
LeRoy and Joyce Carlson says
Sending along our sympathies on you loss of your son .. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers .
Cheryl Schmalz says
Carsten is a very handsome young man / angel, my heart breaks for you and your family. Our deepest sympathy to you and all your family.
Carsten will be watching over all of you, God be with this family help them through the tough times that lay ahead and help them to heal and to remember all the good times that they had with this beautiful young man…. he will be missed by so many.
Dale and Cheryl Schmalz
Maureen Witt says
I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Joey Vollmer says
My deepest sympathy to the entire family! May God hold your child tight for you and grant you some peace knowing he is with Him.
Julianna Brooks says
Nathan and Alyssa, I am so sorry for your loss. He will now be your Angel in Heaven. I am a first cousin of Cletus Homan. My father Alex Schweiss was a brother to Angela Schweiss Homan, and they lived on the Ben Homan farm, just east of Michael Schweiss farm place. I am Julianna Schweiss Brooks from Pleasant Hill, Missouri.
Kathy Uecker says
I know that there are no words that can ease your pain. May God wrap you in His loving arms and hold you tight during this difficult time. May it comfort you to know that Carsten brought joy to alot of people in his 12 years. He will not be forgotten. May the memories you have of him bring you some comfort.
Beth Radloff Costello says
Our deepest condolences to your family in the loss of your sweet son. I went to high school with the Homan kids and Lisa Ilgen was a sweet neighbor to my mom, Elaine, for years. We can’t even imagine the pain that you are feeling with this sudden lose. May you find comfort in your faith and knowing that you have a strong community surrounding you with love.
Verlyce French says
Sympathy to the Homan family. I do not know Carten’s immediate family, but do know
his aunt and uncle, Renee and Ryan. Thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Shoultz Family says
We pray you find peace, strength, comfort in the lord And know your son will forever be with you. The following prayer is a reminder of that……
I give you this, one thought to keep. I am with you still I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glints on the snow. I am the sunlight on the ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the mornings hush, I am the swift uplifting rush…of quiet birds in circle flight. I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not think of me as gone- I am with you still in each new dawn.
Marlys schauer says
So sorry for your loss. I know if something happened to my son I would be so upset. I can’t imagine what his family going through. He will be with you always. May the lord be with you in your time of need. God bless
Olivia says
Prayers carstens family