Kenmare, North Dakota – James Hillestad, a long-time resident of Kenmare, passed away peacefully at the age of 104 on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at Trinity Health.
The Hillestad family and community are mourning the loss of this remarkable individual, who lived a century and beyond.
His full obituary will be posted soon.
A visitation service for James is scheduled for Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Kenmare, beginning at 12:30 p.m., with a funeral service to follow at 1:30 p.m.
Friends and family have already begun sharing their condolences and memories online.
Ladon Ackerman expressed, “Sympathy in the loss of Jim.”
Dale Ganske shared, “Prayer’s. Fly high my friend. Condolences to the Family.”
Many others have joined in to remember James and offer their prayers to the Hillestad family during this difficult time.
James Hillestad’s legacy and the lives he touched will continue to resonate within the Kenmare community.