It is with sorrow and gratitude that we mark the passing of Rosella Ann "Rose; Rosie" Norheim of Jamestown, ND — sorrow at the loss, gratitude for the life.
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Rosella Ann Norheim, 67, Jamestown, North Dakota, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, April 23, 2026, in her home.
Rosella was born September 10, 1958, in Devils Lake, North Dakota. The daughter of Wayne and Audrey Kirkeby. She was known as "Rose" or "Rosie" to many. Rose attended school in Devils Lake until the family moved to Jamestown in 1968.
Rose was a waitress most of her life working at Big Jim's, The Truckstop, Pantry and lastly The Depot. She served her customers with the gift of gab, laughter, jokes, and just good conversations. She loved interacting with friends and family and meeting new people. She had a talent to sew, and her thumb was naturally green in the garden. But, when it was time to relax she couldn't pass up watching reruns of the "Big Bang Theory" and "Two Broke Girls" because they always made her laugh.
Rose is survived by her children Ann (Ryan) Bergseth, Fargo; Travis Norheim, Jamestown; and Jessica (Joshua) Foerderer, Streeter; her life partner, Terry Crow; sisters, Lois Larson, Oakes; Tina Scherbenske, Fargo; brother Doug (Lori) Kirkeby Carrington seven grandchildren, Marissa Norheim, Jakob Semerad, Azariah Foerderer, Uriah Foerderer, Jackson Bergseth, Jensen Bergseth, and Sloane Bergseth.
She was proceeded in death by her parents; sisters, Bonnie, Arline, LaVona, and a brother, Wayne.
Services for Rosella will be held Friday, May 1, 2026, 11 AM, with visitation one hour prior at Haut Funeral Home, 1101 5th Ave NE, Jamestown.
Haut Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Rosella Ann Norheim.
