Norma Sorteberg

Norma Sorteberg, 84, Grand Forks, died Wednesday, May 31, 2017 in Altru Hospital. Norma was born on January 6, 1933, in Badger, MN the daughter of Inghart and Myrtle (Molsness) Haaby. She attended country schools in the Roseau area. In 1949, she moved to Grand Forks where she worked at Dime Stores. In 1952, she married Vernon Sorteberg in East Grand Forks. They lived in Grand Forks, where they raised their family. Norma returned to work in 1975. She worked for United Hospital and later Altru Hospital working in the environmental service department until her retirement in 1995. Norma enjoyed spending time with her family and taking care of her flowers through the summer months. Norma is survived by her children: Roxanne (Fred) Stephens, Sugar Land, TX; David Sorteberg, Grand Forks; Debra Jacobson, Grand Forks; Julie Sorteberg, Grand Forks; grandchildren:  Scott (Dolly) Stephens, San Antonio, TX; Daniel (Laura) Stephens, Richmond, TX; Jeremy Sorteberg, Grand Forks; Joshua Sorteberg, Grand Forks; Jolene Kittelson, Grand Forks; Ted Kittelson, Grand Forks, Brandin Foster, Grand Forks; Lisa Foster, Grand Forks; Rachel Eisbrener, Grand Forks; Alex Eisbrener, Grand Forks, brother Vernon (Martha) Haaby, Badger, MN, sister Nancy Olafson, Roseau, MN. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son Arne, daughter-in-law Margaret, and 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Memorial Service will be held Monday, June 5, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Amundson Funeral Home. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the start of the service. Inurnment will be held in Memorial Park South Cemetery, Grand Forks.