Constance (Connie) Statz

Constance (Connie) Statz, age 59, of Pillager, MN passed away peacefully with her family by her side on July 16, 2015.
Connie was born in Estherville, Iowa, on July 3, 1956, to Galen and Patricia Origer.
Connie had a way of filling a room with her energy. For a little woman, she had an enormous heart. Connie taught all who knew her about compassion and unconditional love; altruism came naturally to her. If we all lived that way, we would all be better for it.
Connie’s commitment to AIDS awareness and education segued into her participating in the creation of Camp Benedict, a non- profit annual retreat for those impacted by the virus. Camp Benedict was created 21 years ago and has counseled hundreds of those affected by the AIDS virus. It advocates for the building of confidence, as well as friendships, which was cultivated by Connie’s innate social nature and humanity.
Connie will be remembered for her passionate love for her family and friends, infectious laugh, and enjoyment for pulling pranks on people. Her memory will be forever cherished by her husband of 40 years, James, her two sons, Nathan and Nicholis, and her daughter-in-law Kate. She also had a granddaughter, Maija, whom she loved dearly. In addition, Connie leaves behind six siblings, many brothers and sisters-in-law, and an enormous number of friends who have been blessed by her kindness throughout the years.