Dora Kundinger 1914 - 2009

Dora Kundinger Older photo
Dora Kundiger, 94, Flaxton, ND, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2009, in the Kenmare Community Hospital.

Dora Louise Kundiger was born May 22, 1914, the daughter of Reinhold and Agnes (Duwe) Kundiger in Flaxton, ND. Dora's mother, Agnes, passed away when Dora was nine months old. Following the death of her mother, Dora went to live with her paternal grandmother, Louise Kundiger and aunt, Emma Kundiger. Dora was raised and educated in Flaxton, and graduated from Flaxton High School.

Dora loved her Lord and was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Flaxton, where she was baptized and confirmed.

She loved to read. She worked as a librarian for the Flaxton School and at the Memorial Hall in Flaxton for many years. Following her retirement, Dora continued to reside in Flaxton. During this time, she had become part of the Ernest and Heidi Eaton family. She would celebrate holidays and special events with them. When her health started to decline, she moved to Lignite and resided at Prairie Winds Homestead, with Naomi Nelson. Heidi Eaton, Naomi Nelson, and Amie Kraft, have all helped to take care of her.

Surviving family includes:
Family, Heidi Eaton, Lignite; Dale Nelson, Lignite; Brenda Christianson, Voltaire, Amie Kraft, Lignite, Leslie Nelson, Lignite, and Dan Nelson, Kenmare; cousins, Mildred Wallan, Shelby, MT, Arlette Wallan, Mark Wallan, and Shawney Wallen. Dora Kundinger photo

Dora was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Esther Lee; step-sister, Mildred Kundiger; and aunts and uncle, Emma Hark, and Emma and William Kundiger, and Naomi Nelson.

Funeral: Friday, April 3, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Flaxton.

Public Prayer Service: Friday at 10:30 am at the church.

Interment: Flaxton Cemetery, Flaxton, ND, in the spring.

Visitation: Friday one hour prior to the service at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Flaxton.

Cards can be sent to Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot.

Officiant: Pastor Michael Swofford

Music: "I'm But A Stranger" & "My Redeemer Lives"
Congregational Hymns
"Amazing Grace" & "What A Friend We Have In Jesus"
"In The Cross of Christ Thy Glory"
Alice Ganskop and Joann Jacobson, Organists

Honorary Bearers: Dora's family and friends

Active Bearers: Dale Nelson, Ted Grandall, Dan Nelson, Charlie Jacobson, Terry Wolkenhauer

Immediate following the funeral service, please join the family for a time of fellowship and lunch in the fellowship hall. The graveside service will commence at a later date in the spring.

Our family would like to thank all of you for your many acts of kindness. Your thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated during this difficult time. May God bless the memory of Dora.


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