Ruth Irene Torkelson Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Ruth Irene Torkelson of Kenmare, North Dakota, who passed away on July 19, 2020 at the age of 93. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Richard Erickson and Nellie Erickson (Hansen); her husband Russel Torkelson; her brother Clarence Erickson; and her sister-in-law Lorraine Erickson.
She is survived by: her children, Janice Torkelson of Shoreview, MN, Ron Torkelson (Jan), Sandy Cech (Steve) and Rev. Rick Torkelson (Deb); her granddaughter Lisa Wilhelm (Ross); her great grandchildren, Anna and Andrew of Fargo; her granddaughter Sara Wirkkala (Kevin); her great grandchildren, Aubrie, Kylie, Madelyn of Circle Pines, MN, Jill Todd (Sean) and Amy Miller (Brandon); and also, Evan, Carson of West Fargo, Nathan, Luke of Sammamish, WA, Katie Torkelson of Redmond, WA, Ryan Cech, Kristiana, Katarina of Phoenix, AZ, Brooke Swartz (Jeff), Chezney and Cruz of Queens Creek, AZ.
