Delores "Dolly" Ann Onstad

Dateline; Spring Grove, MN Delores “Dolly” Ann (Vesterse) Onstad, 96, of Spring Grove, MN, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Valley View Healthcare and Rehab in Houston. Dolly was born on November 22, 1928 in Caledonia, MN to Jean & Olga (Lauritzen) Vesterse. She graduated from Spring Grove High School in 1947. On June 14, 1947, she married William “Bill” Onstad. They went to Montana in 1948 and worked on Uncle Ed Onstad’s ranch for four years then they returned to Spring Grove. Together they had their children Keith, Scott and Philip. Delores was baptized, confirmed and a member at Faith Lutheran Church in Black Hammer. She served with the Faith Lutheran Church Circles, Spring Grove American Legion Auxiliary member for 64 years, Ballard House, Flea Markets, Garage Sales, went to Auctions, Collected Antiques and participated in Bowling Leagues and Card Clubs. Dolly worked at Control Data. She is survived by her children: Keith Onstad; Scott (Joyce) Onstad, Spring Grove; and Philip (Carol) Onstad, Hokah. Grandchildren: Matthew Onstad, Michael Onstad (Sydney Hulbert) and Paige Onstad; April (Brian) Pendleton, Lucas Onstad, Tracy (Nate) Deml; Loralee (Ralph Daby) Onstad, Karlee Jean Onstad (Harry Rothberg) and Brandon (Kelli) Schlegel. Great-Grandchildren: William Onstad & Max Onstad; Eden Pendleton, Katelyn Dobosenski, Lily Deml, Eli Deml & Miles Deml; Valerie Jean Daby and Maisie & Wrenley Schlegel. In addition, she is survived by many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jean & Olga Vesterse; Brothers Red (Lotus) Vesterse; Carlton “Carty” Vesterse; Sister Dianne Allen; Her Husband, William “Bill” Onstad; and their two sets of infant twins: William Jr. & Wayne and Cheryl; and her Grandson, Jacob Onstad. The family would like to share our heartfelt thanks to Nikki Kimmerle and her staff at Spring Grove Assisted Living, Valley View Healthcare and Rehab in Houston and St. Croix Hospice Nurses for the lovely care they provided for Dolly. Funeral services will be on Monday, May 5, at 11:00 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in Black Hammer, MN. Pastor Leonard Liptack will be officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to service at the church. Burial will be at Black Hammer Cemetery. A luncheon will follow the service. Roble Funeral Home of Spring Grove will be assisting the family with arrangements.

Delores "Dolly" Ann Onstad

November 22, 1928 - April 29, 2025