Elaine M Thrugstad

Elaine M. Thrugstad, age 95 of Grafton, ND passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2026 at the Lutheran Sunset Home of Grafton, ND.

Elaine M Lee was born October 4, 1931 in Hoople, ND the daughter of the late Tollef and Elida (Midboe) Lee. She grew up and attended school in Hoople and later attended the Aaker’s Business College in Grand Forks. She married Merton Thrugstad in 1954 and they were married for 30 years. The couple made their home on the farm near Fairdale. Three children were born to this union. Elaine worked at the Edmore Rest Home for a number of years, then moved to Cando and worked at the hospital there. She retired in 2011 and moved to Grafton, ND. In 2015 she moved to the Lutheran Sunset Home.

Elaine was a member of the Bethel Free Lutheran Church and the Red Hats Club. She enjoyed music and would often sing in the Billy Graham Crusades Choir. She also enjoyed bowling and bowled on several leagues.

Elaine is survived by her children: Ordean Thrugstad, Grafton, ND; Renae Foell, Baxter, MN; and Evelyn Campbell, Colorado Springs, CO. Two grandchildren and eight great grandchildren also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Earl Lee.

Funeral services will be Monday, November 2, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. at the Bethel Free Lutheran Church of Grafton, ND. Visitation will be Monday for one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at the Grafton City Cemetery.