Florence J. Knudson

Florence J. Knudson, 80, Grand Forks, died Wednesday, July 5, 2017 in Altru Hospital, Grand Forks. Florence Janice Schufletowski was born April 8, 1937  in Park River, North Dakota  to Henry and Louise Schufletowksi.   Florence attended school in Park River.  She met Gayle Knudson of Northwood, ND and they were married on May 5, 1955.  They were blessed with three children, Ken, Keith, and Kristi.  The couple began their lives together in Park River, North Dakota, and moved to Wolf Point, Montana in 1960.    In 1966 they moved to Grand Forks, North Dakota where they made their permanent home.  Florence was a very hard working woman and worked several different jobs throughout her life until she retired.  She is preceded in death by her husband Gayle;  her parents;  three brothers;  twin sisters;  three sisters-in-law; one nephew;  and an infant niece.  She is survived by two sons, Ken (Sue) Knudson, Grand Forks; Keith Knudson, of Utah;  Kristi (Gordo) Bostrom, East Grand Forks, MN; 6 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren;  two brothers, Henry (Carol) Schufletowksi, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Emil of Kindred, North Dakota;  two sisters, Pat  of De Leon, Texas, and Arlene, of Grand Forks, North Dakota;  several nieces and nephews.  Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, July 10, 2017 in Amundson Funeral Home, 2975 S. 42nd ST., Grand Forks. Visitation will be  one hour prior to the service in the funeral home.  Interment will be in Memorial Park South Cemetery, Grand Forks.