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Ara Iola Hartsoch
2.23.1925 - January 9, 2026

Place of Birth: Hofflund, North Dakota
Residence: Tioga, North Dakota
Age: 100

Gordon and Jan Peterson (Scottsdale, AZ)
Jan 12, 2026

To Arda’s family- Jan and I visited her and the family in three trips through ND. Being friend’s of Maureen and her family we saw to it to visit the farm. She was such an ingratiating welcoming and kind lady. If she would have been born a Roman Catholic she would have been the head Sister!!!!! Thanks to her for the unconditional love she exhibited to all. She has been given the promised gift of “ life eternal”.

Karen & John Garaas (Williston, ND)
Jan 12, 2026

Ara was a very special lady. She was loving, caring and made you feel very special. She will always have a special place in our hearts forever. Love you Aunti Ara xxxooo

Royce Severson (Surprise, AZ)
Jan 12, 2026

We were incredibly lucky to have her in our lives and to call her our grandmother. We were also blessed to see her live on through Maureen. She was a truly special woman- caring, forgiving, and full of life. Anyone that we brought back to the farm remembered her years later and always wanted to return. Each of us carries a small piece of her within us, and the world would be a far better place if we all responded to life the way she did.