Fargo, ND – Eilene Joan Hutchinson passed away on May 9, 2025, at Bethany on University Skilled Care in Fargo, ND, with her loving husband by her side.
Born on April 10, 1945, in Thief River Falls, Eilene was the daughter of Raymond and Sybil (Nelson) Knutson. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1963 and later married Marvin Hutchinson on October 24, 1964. Together they built a life rooted in love and family.
Eilene dedicated herself to her home and family as a housewife. She was a dedicated mother and grandmother. Eilene worked various jobs including as a waitress and as a chiropractor assistant, but her most important job was supporting her husband as they built a business together, Hutchinson Transfer.
She found joy in simple pleasures —playing bingo, sewing with care, and tending to her cherished flower pots. Her involvement extended beyond the home as a proud lifetime member of both the VFW and American Legion Auxiliary.
Eilene is survived by her husband, Marvin; their children, Vanessa (Darrin) Belcourt, Von Hutchinson, and Vikki Hutchinson; grandchildren, Wyatt Belcourt, Stephanie (Brandon Widing) Hutchinson, Samantha Hutchinson, Zarek Hutchinson, and Zakia Hutchinson; and great-grandchildren, Ash and Lovell Harlin, James Engelstad, Lucas Hutchinson, Roman Widing, Karissa Ewalt, and Kinsley Hutchinson; siblings, Linda (Robert) Helgeland and Debbie (Chris) Roller; sisters-in-law, Virginia Wells and Lorraine Olson; brother-in-law, James Hutchinson; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Jerry and Leland Knutson; in-law, Clyde and Beatrice Hutchinson; sisters-in-law, Shirley Russell, Norma Hutchinson and Juanita Hutchinson; brothers-in-law, Merton Hutchinson, Bernard Wells, Stanley Olson, and Maurice Russell; and several nieces and nephews.
Eilene’s warmth and presence will be deeply missed by all who knew her. May her memory bring comfort to those she leaves behind.
A Celebration of Life for Eilene will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 16, 2025, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, with Pastor Clay Ellingson officiating.
Burial will follow at Silver Creek Cemetery, rural Thief River Falls.
A Visitation will be held from 5–7 p.m., with a prayer service at 6:30 p.m., on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to the service on Friday.
Condolences may be sent at www.johnsonfuneralservice.com.
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