Ardis Irene (Pierson) Mikkelson, the daughter of Elmer and Clara (Haukvik) Pierson was born on February 5, 1929 around St. James, MN. Ardis attended grade school at country school district 14 near St. James. She moved to Hanska in 1940 and graduated from Hanska High School in 1946. She met Robert Mikkelson and they were united in marriage on May 23, 1947 at Lake Hanska Lutheran Parsonage. They farmed in Linden Township until 1951, when they moved southeast of Madelia. In 1954 they moved to a farm near La Salle where they lived until 1983, when they moved to Madelia Ardis enjoyed playing cards, tending to her flower garden, making quilts for the needy with the church ladies, reading, and spending time with family and friends. She was involved with the church circle, and volunteered at the nursing home.
Ardis Irene Mikkelson, age 93, of Madelia, MN, died on December 11, 2022, at Living Meadows at Luther in Madelia.
Ardis is survived by her children, Linda Trullinger of Redwood Falls, Larry (Ruth) Mikkelson of Hanska and Lance (Pam) Mikkelson of St. James; 6 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; brother, Gerald (Carol) Pierson of New Ulm; sisters, Donna Ahlness of New Ulm, Shirley Brudelie of Hanska, and sister-in-law, Carol Todnem of St. James. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert; brother, Robert (Virginia) Pierson; brothers-in-law, Jerry Ahlness, Warren Brudelie; son-in-law, Jerry Trullinger; an infant grandchild and other family members.
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