On August 1, 1947 Norma was united in marriage with Orrel Meredith Ellingson at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church parsonage in Henning. They resided and worked in Henning until the mid-1950’s when they moved to the Iron Range. Orrel was employed in the mines and Norma worked at various places in the Grand Rapids area. In 1973 they made their home in Henning where Norma was employed as a clerk at the grocery store in Henning, retiring in 1998. On February 6, 1998 Orrel passed away.Â
In 2014, Norma moved into ‘Our Home Your Home’ in Henning. She enjoyed country music, playing her keyboard, embroidery, garage sales, playing 31 and making potato klub for her family.Â
On January 24, 2018 Norma passed away at Perham Health at 88 years of age. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Orrel; infant sister, Gladys; and great grandson, Jacob Quam.
Norma is survived by her children:Â Gary (Irene) Ellingson of Cut Bank, Montana; JoAnn (Gary) Eckhoff of Henning; David (Darlene) Ellingson of Kensington and Ronald Ellingson of Henning; 14 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sister, Esther Hagen of Helena, Montana; many other relatives and a host of friends.
Previous Events
Visitation
26
Jan
505 Holden Avenue
Henning, MN 56551
Prayer service at 6:00 p.m.
Service
27
Jan
700 Douglas Avenue
Henning, MN 56551
A gathering of family and friends will be held one hour prior to service.
Cemetery Details
Location
48721 290th St
Leaf Lake Township
Henning, MN 56551