Sheila Kay Salentine, 68, of Euclid, MN, passed away late Monday evening, June 26, 2023 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, with her family at her side. 
Sheila was born in Warren, MN on April 21, 1955, the daughter of Leonard and Eulalie (Nelson) Stallock. While growing up in Stephen, MN she was baptized and confirmed at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church, attended school where she was a gifted athlete on the girl’s basketball team, and graduated with the Stephen Class of 1973. Sheila was united in marriage to the love of her life, Anthony Salentine, on December 15, 1973. The wedding was held at St. Stephen’s during a snowstorm. The newlyweds made their home on the original Salentine family homestead in Belgium township of Polk County, near Euclid. Sheila worked right alongside Tony as they ran their dairy and grain farming operation together.
Sheila was a member of St. Mary’s parish in Euclid, the Catholic Daughters, and served on the Church’s Board for several years. She also enjoyed her memberships with the Euclid American Legion Auxiliary, Birthday Club, and serving on the Belgium Town Board. Sheila loved sports throughout her life and was an avid fan of many UND teams. At one time, she played volleyball with a women’s league in Crookston and one of her teammates was a Mount Saint Benedict Nun. Living on the farm for her 49 years of marriage to Tony nurtured in Sheila a love for the outdoors and animals, from the dairy cows to the many dogs who became like family.
Sheila will be lovingly remembered and forever missed by her beloved husband, Tony; their 3 children: Eric Salentine and wife, Jennie, of Warroad, MN, Scott Salentine and wife, Tammy, of Euclid, MN, and Jami Salentine of Crookston, MN; 9 beautiful grandchildren: Lisa Lindemoen and fiancé, Cole Tadych, of Thief River Falls, MN, Alistair Boman of Crookston, Josie Penas of Warroad, Chris Novak of Warren, MN, Dillon Novak and wife, Kylee, of Grand Forks, ND, Ashley Novak of East Grand Forks, MN, Kaitlyn Thingelstad and fiancé Preston Derosier, of Gentilly, MN, Dillynn Wallace of Grand Forks, and JoJo Wallace of Euclid; 3 great-grandchildren: Hudson, Emma, and Levi; a sister, Joy Ostlund and husband, Dan, of Warroad; and sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Linda Bahls of Fisher, MN, Florence and Daniel Waller of Crookston, and Pat and Dante Preciado of Germantown, MD; together with several nieces, nephews, extended family, and many friends. Sheila is preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Eulalie Stallock; brother, Michael Stallock; parents-in-law, John and Mary Salentine; sister-in-law and brothers-in-law, Julie and Brian Ross and Jerry Bahls; and niece Angela Sip.
There will be a visitation from 5-7pm Wednesday, July 5, in the Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home, Crookston, with a 7 pm prayer service and sharing of memories. The memorial service celebrating Sheila’s life will be at Stenshoel-Houske on Thursday, July 6, at 10:30am, with visitation for one hour prior to the service. A special tribute will be offered by the Euclid American Legion Auxiliary. Burial will follow in the Calvary Cemetery, Crookston. All services will be livestreamed by going to Sheila’s obituary page at www.stenshoelhouske.com and clicking on the prompt to view.
