Stella Grace (Miller) Magnuson, the daughter of Nick and Ethel (Halliday) Miller was born on October 11, 1928 at the home of her aunt and uncles in Belcourt, North Dakota.  She died at the age of 87 years on Sunday, November 15, 2015 at the Heart of America Care Center in Rugby, North Dakota.

Stella was raised in the home of her parents.  On November 17, 1948 she was united in marriage to Carl J. Magnuson in Rolla, North Dakota.  The couple lived in Silva, Towner and Rugby.  Together they raised three children.  Carl died on April 1, 1982.  Stella made her home in Rugby in 1985 until she went to the Heart of America Care Center four years ago.

Stella is survived by her children, Donald Magnuson; Carol (Palmer) Bjorra and Kenny Magnuson, all of Rugby; 10 grandchildren; several step grandchildren; nieces, nephews; other relatives and friends.  She was preceded in death by her husband and her parents.

In Appreciation…

On behalf of the family, we wish to express their gratitude for your many acts of kindness evidenced in thoughts and deed and for your attendance at the visitation and funeral service.  There will be a time of fellowship and lunch immediately following the funeral service at the Rugby Armory.

Funeral services held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 19, 2015 at the Anderson Funeral Home Chapel in Rugby with burial in the Silva Cemetery.  Rev. Don Barsness, officiating.

Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the time of services at the funeral home on Thursday.