Fern Irene Simons Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Fern Irene Simons (Rolla, North Dakota), whose life came to an end on August 14, 2025 at the age of 94, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Fern Irene Simons to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Fred Rohde and Inga Rohde (Paulson); her husband Bill; her foster son Vine Whiteface; her in-laws, Hank Rohde (Dolores), Forest Rohde (Eunice), Glen Rohde, Lorenz Rohde (Opal), Joyce Hagberg (Cal) and Beverly Kaczmarski (Pete); and her nephews, Kirk Rohde, Mark Rohde and Fred Kaczmarski.
She is survived by: her daughters, Roberta Mathiason (Bill), Rebecca Ward (Scott) and Bonita Ferretti (Vince); her grandchildren, Amanda Watts (Kyle), Megan Allard (Tim), Lars Mathiason (Danielle), Rachel Portinga (Jon), Nicole Erb (Joe), Morgan Sigler (Max) and Matthew Ferretti; and her great grandchildren, Morgan, Cole, Harrison, Elliot, Grant Allard, Raven, Wren, Phoenix, Hawk, Keily, Destiny, Emmy, Baylor, Hazel Mathiason, Quinn and Jones Sigler.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Our Saviors Lutheran of Rolla, ND, Mill Lake Cemetery Fund of St. John, ND, or the Rolla Arts Council.
