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1938
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2019
Shirley Kruger Obituary
Shirley Joanne Carlblom was born July 13, 1938, to Henry and Ethel (Hendrickson) Carlblom. Ethel passed away when Shirley was very young. Her father remarried and she was raised by Henry and Lucy (Holweg) Carlblom. Shirley grew up in Ft. Ransom, ND, and graduated from Ft. Ransom High School in 1956. She went to work in Fargo, ND and was employed at the Manchester Cookie Factory.
On June 29, 1956, she married James F. Kruger at Stiklestad Lutheran Church, Ft. Ransom. They made their home in Valley City, ND. She worked alongside Jim and ran the office at their business, Jim's Auto Repair. Later, she spent many years at KOVC radio station, where she was an advertising representative.
In September of 2014, Jim and Shirley renewed their wedding vows. They made their home in Rogers, ND. He passed away December 31, 2017.
She was a member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Valley City, as well as the Eagles Auxiliary. She enjoyed doing unique crafts, ceramics, reading, and tending her flower gardens. Shirley cherished time spent with her family and friends. She was devoted to her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Shirley is survived by her daughters, Susan (Jon) Strang of Valley City, ND and Sherri (Brian) Koslofsky of Maple Lake, MN; grandchildren, Joshua Landis (Katelynn Rebel), Jonathan (Sarah) Strang, Angela Lasater, Kyle Strang, Joel Strang, Ryan (Jamie) Koslofsky, and Ally (Brodie) Barrows; great grandchildren, Kendyl, Jaelyn, and Kollyn Landis; Emersyn Strang; Theo Koslofsky and Silas Barrows; her brother, Leland (Barbara) Carlblom of Gibsonia, PA; brothers and sisters-in-law, Ted (Marvel) Kruger of Lisbon, ND, and Ann (Fred) Kraft of Enderlin, ND; and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.
The Lerud Mathias Funeral Home is assisting Shirley's family with arrangements. An online guestbook is available at www.lerudschuldt.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Shirley Kruger
Alex G
March 4, 2019
Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. May the loving God of all comfort and promised hope strengthen you during this difficult time. 1 Thessalonians 4:14 (JW)
February 27, 2019
Psalm 90:10 says that the days of our years are 70 years, And if because of special mightiness they are 80 years.
May the memories of the wonderful times you shared together bring a smile and joy in your heart.
February 26, 2019
My sincere condolences to the family,may you find comfort in the God of all comfort during this difficult time
Tom & Karen Edland
February 26, 2019
Our deepest sympathy.
February 25, 2019
My condolences go out to the family.May God comfort you during your time of grief.
NRM
February 22, 2019
Our condolences to the family and friends. Keep close in mind and heart all the fond and fun memories of her and reflect on them often. Look to the God of comfort and he will sustain you.
Barbara Sutton
February 21, 2019
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your loved one. May reflecting on all the good times you've shared together help ease the pain that you feel. May the God of all comfort strengthen you during this time of sadness and His promise for the future bring you peace. (Hosea 13:14)
Dee Landeis
February 21, 2019
My deepest condolences to you Sue and family. Your Mom was a true beauty in heart and soul, a kind and loving heart.
February 20, 2019
May the God of all comfort sustain your family during the days ahead psalms 119:76
V. R.
February 20, 2019
Dear Kruger Family and friends:
I am sincerely sorry for the loss of your loved one Shirley. May you find comfort in knowing that God keeps those who pass away in His memory - because they are precious in His eyes.
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