Russell Duane Hilborn Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Russell Duane Hilborn of Valley City, North Dakota, who passed away on November 20, 2024, at the age of 91, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Henry Franklin and Alma Hilborn (Bartz); his son Tad Hilborn; his grandson Bradley Berg; his siblings, Lawrence Zaun, Wallace Hilborn, Clayton Hilborn, Richard Hilborn, Lloyd Hilborn, Ray Gordon Hilborn, Frank Hilborn Virgil Hilborn, Gladys Hoekman, Helen Podenski, Vivian Thomas, Lola Goulding and Beverly "Betty" Peterson; and his pet Lucy.
He is survived by: his wife Marlys Crooks; his children, Jeffrey Hilborn (Michelle), Paul Hilborn (Nancy) of Valley City, ND, Matthew Hilborn of Amery, WI, Gary Crooks (Teri) and Karen Crooks of Valley City, ND; his son-in-law Mike Schmitz of Pine City, MN; his grandchildren, Morgan Runke (Max), Katelyn Jones (Chris), Madisyn Fussy (Reno), Beau Hilborn, Gage Hilborn, Anna Hilborn, Alyson Stack (Alex), Emerson Hilborn, Emma Hilborn, Carson Hilborn and Adam Martin (Louisa); his great grandchildren, Piper, Emelia and Arwen Stack; and his sisters-in-law, Marian Hilborn and Sally Nyberg. He is also survived by uncle and is survived by many nephews and nieces.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations in memory of Russell to The Alzheimer's Research Foundation (http://www.alzheimersresearchfoundation.com).