Barbara Nornes Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Barbara Nornes of Ortonville, Minnesota, who passed away on November 25, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Barbara Nornes to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Leonard Paulson and Judith Paulson (Trandem); her siblings, Roger, Dennis and Janna; and her brother-in-law Lloyd Ranisate.
She is survived by: her husband Roger Nornes; her children, Jeff Nornes (Kris) of Erskine, MN and Jacalyn Nornes of Crosby, MN; her grandchildren, Casey Nornes (Alyssa) of Hutchinson, MN, Riley Nornes of St. Paul, MN and Holm (Ivan) of Fargo, ND; her great grandchildren, Thatcher, Lilah and Judson Nornes; her sister Linda Ranisate of Bagley, MN; and her sibling's children, Lori, Steve Randall of Ramsey, MN, Jacob (Hazel), Addison, Leah, Chris Swenby, Caleb and Caiden of Fertile, MN..
Visitation was held on Friday, November 28th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Saturday, November 29th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the First English Lutheran Church (9 3rd St NW, Ortonville, MN 56278). A memorial service was held on Saturday, November 29th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to First English Lutheran Youth or Big Stone Healthcare Foundation.
