Ellen Nottestad Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Ellen Nottestad of Grand Forks, North Dakota, who passed away on November 16, 2025 at the age of 87. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ellen Nottestad to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, George Odegaard and Ethel Odegaard (Jenson); and her brother-in-law Arthur Erickson, Jr.. She is survived by: her husband Darrell; her daughters, Michelle Ferguson (Richard) of Gallup, NM and Julie Iverson (Jeremy) of Solon, IA; her grandchildren, Katelyn McBroom (Todd), Jackson Ferguson (Shannon), Annalisa Ferguson, Jameson Ferguson and Elizabeth "Ellie" Iverson; her great grandchild Madison; her sister-in-law Mary Ann Erickson; and her sibling's children, Terri Machart and David Erickson.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, November 21st 2025 at 11:00 AM at the United Lutheran Church (324 Chestnut St, Grand Forks, ND 58201). A burial will be held on Friday, November 21st 2025 at 3:00 PM at the St. Peter Cemetery.
Memorials are requested to be directed to the St. Peter Cemetery Association, United Lutheran Church, or a charity of your choice.
