Onna Evelyn Bockness, 85, Hazen and formerly of Minot, died on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at her residence.

Onna was born on July 16, 1931 in rural Plaza, North Dakota to Alfred and Christina (Trulson) Olson. She was raised on the family farm and educated at a country school through eighth grade. Following her education, she assisted the family on the farm in Mountrail County for a few years. She was employed in Minot at a local bus depot lunch counter for two years before returning to assist once again on the family farmstead. Onna was then employed at the Kreske Dime Store in Minot.

Onna married Glen Bockness on November 24, 1953 in Minot. Following their marriage, they moved to a farmstead north of Plaza until 1959 at which time they moved to Minot. This union was blessed with four children.

While living in Minot, Onna was employed at the Moose Lodge followed by Tony's Tavern for eight years. In 1978, she began working at Trinity Nursing Home as a dietary aide until her retirement in 1987. After the flood of 2011, Onna and Glen moved to Hazen, to be near their daughters.

Onna was a former member of Augustana Lutheran Church, Minot, where she was an active volunteer. She was also a member of the Eagles Auxiliary, VFW Auxiliary, and the American Legion Auxiliary. Her hobbies included baking and canning, reading, and spending time with her family and friends.

Onna's loving family includes her husband: Glen; children: Gerhard Bockness of Hemet, CA, Lavina (Steve) Myhre of Hazen, ND, Gladwin Bockness of Minot, and Carol (Greg) Boyer of Hazen, ND; grandchildren: Lindsy (Shane) Berg, Codi (Ryan) Olsen, Glen Bockness, Garret Bockness, Waylon (Britta) Boyer, and Deserea (Josh) Cole; great grandchildren, Jace Olsen and Jacqueline, Kellie and Kendall Berg along with numerous nieces, nephews and her constant companion and family dog, Cookie.

Onna was preceded in death by her parents; sisters: Ruby, Alvina, Lila, Eldoris, and Norma; brothers: Chester, Floyd, Arthur, Delnore, Walter, Theodore and LeRoy.

Celebration of the Life of Onna Bockness: 1:00 p.m. on Friday, June 30, 2017 in Christ Lutheran Church, Minot.
Burial: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot.
Visitation: Thursday, June 29, 2017 3:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. in Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot.
Memorials are preferred to Christ Lutheran Church or Minot American Legion.