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Sophia Weninger Rathbun , 75, Minot, formerly of Balfour, ND, died Wednesday, August 21, 2024 in a Minot Hospital.

Sophia was born on February 2, 1949 at Balfour, ND, the daughter of Anthony and Helen (Thomas) Weninger. She was raised at Balfour and graduated from Balfour High School.

She was united in marriage to Raymond "Ray" Rathbun in 1971. They made their home in Minot, where they were blessed with two sons, Samuel and Gerald. Throughout the years, she was employed with Trinity Medical Center where she worked in the Central Processing Unit and Pharmacy department for more than 40 years. Ray died on January 13, 2022.

Sophia continued to live in Minot and had entered Trinity Nursing Home a year ago. She loved dancing, bowling, spending time with her grandchildren and traveling with Ray throughout the years.

Her loving family includes, children, Sam (Chris) Rathbun of Halliday, ND; Gerald Rathbun of Minot; grandchildren, Alli (Kellan), Elizabeth and Kirsi; Andrew, Emma and Isaac; sisters, Helen Greer, Mary Leggio, Evangeline "Angie" Grinstiener and Susan Roberts.

Sophia was preceded in death by her parents and husband of 50 years, Ray.

Public Prayer Service: Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. in Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot.

Interment: Balfour Community Cemetery, Balfour, ND.

The visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Thursday in the funeral home.