Adelle Jane Noss

Adelle Jane Noss, 94, of Crookston, MN, passed away peacefully at the Benedictine Living Community of Ada, MN, on May 31, 2024. Adelle was born on December 12, 1929, in Sundal Township near Gary, MN, to parents, Nels and Josie (Amundson) Nelson, one of ten children.

Adelle attended country school through 8^th grade and graduated from Gary High School with the class of 1948 as salutatorian. Following graduation, she moved to Crookston and secured a clerical position with Bethesda Hospital, now RiverView Hospital, retiring from the purchasing department in 1996. 

On September 16, 1950, Adelle married Selmer “Sammy” Noss at Sundal Church in Gary, MN. They lived in Crookston their married life and gave birth to two children, Sue and Debbie. Sadly, Sammy passed away in 1993 after he and Adelle shared 42 happy years together.

Throughout her life, Adelle had a passion for many things. She loved baking, reading, cleaning (especially cleaning), flowers and yardwork, embroidery, and most of all, visiting with her family and friends. She was a dedicated member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Crookston and held various roles throughout the years including Sunday school teacher, church council member, WELCA member, volunteer communion server, volunteer memorial secretary, Martha Guild bible study, and prayer chain member.

Adelle will be greatly missed by her family and all who had the privilege to know her. May God bless the memory of Adelle Jane Noss.

Adelle is lovingly survived by her two daughters, Sue Dwyer, of Crookston, MN, and Debbie (Dave) McLaughlin, of Baker, MN; grandchildren, Amy Dwyer (Darrick Thorson), of Fargo, ND, and Jessica (Peter) Moland, of Fertile, MN; great-grandchildren, Riley and Leo Moland; sisters-in-law, Yvonne Nelson, Maureen Nelson, Maxine Noss, and Evelyn Michel. She was preceded in death by her parents, Nels and Josie Nelson; husband, Sammy Noss; great-granddaughter, Samantha Joy Moland; brothers, Arthur, Lawrence, Leonard, Russel, Clifford, Lyle, and Gordon; sisters, Bernice Horn and June Quant; sisters-in-law, Adlyn, Amanda, and Judy; brothers-in-law, Helmer Horn and John Quant; and son-in-law, Paul Dwyer.

The funeral service honoring Adelle’s life will be on Monday, June 10, 2024, at Trinity Lutheran   Church in Crookston. The service begins at 2:00 PM, with visitation with the family one-hour prior to the service. Burial will take place at Oakdale Cemetery at 3:45 PM, following a luncheon at the church. Please visit www.stenshoelhouske.com/obituaries and follow the prompts to Adelle’s obituary page for more information.

In honor of Adelle, a memorial donation may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church or Sundal Lutheran Church, or a charity of your choice.