Bonita "Bonnie" Iverson

Bonita “Bonnie” Iverson, 94 of Langdon formerly of the Alsen/Hampden area, ND passed away on Christmas Day, December 25, 2022 at the Northwood Deaconess Health Center, Northwood, ND.

Bonita Kruger was born on January 8, 1928 at Graceville, Minnesota, to Martin and Laura (Schmidt) Kruger. She grew up in Wheaton, Minnesota, was educated there and graduated from Wheaton High School with the class of 1945. She continued her education at Moorhead State College, obtaining her degree in education. Her first teaching position was at the Hampden Public School.

While living in Hampden, Bonnie met and later married Soren Iverson on September 30, 1950 in Wheaton. They established their home on the Iverson family farm at rural Hampden. Along with being a farm wife, Bonnie also taught Social Studies at the Alsen School until 1977. After retiring from teaching, she and Soren spent their winters in Mesa, Arizona.  Soren died on November 4, 1990. 

After Soren’s death, Bonnie moved to Langdon ND but continued to winter in Arizona for many more years. For the past four years, Bonnie has made her home in Northwood, ND.

Bonnie was a faithful, active member of Faith Lutheran Church in Hampden, serving as the Sunday School Superintendent and as a member of the Ladies Aide and Church Council. She  held membership in the Homemaker’s Club and was active locally with the Republican Party.  Bonnie especially enjoyed playing cards and entertaining friends.

Bonnie is survived by her children Leslie (John) Kirkeide, Prescott AZ, Carrie (Robert) Wallace, Northwood, ND and Thorval (Dana) Iverson, Colorado Springs CO; grandchildren Matt Wallace, Mark (Jenna) Wallace, Nicole (Austin) Schrag and Soren (Torie) Iverson; great grandchildren Kaden, Reagan, Hattie and Rory Wallace, Brigid Schrag; several nieces, nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Soren and sister Vivian Otto.

Funeral Services for Bonnie will be held on Friday afternoon, December 30, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake with burial in the Storlie Cemetery, rural Hampden in the spring. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Friday from 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m.  There will be a time of fellowship and sharing at the Ramsey County Event Center, rural Devils Lake following the funeral service.