Gladys Durensky, age 71, of Barnesville, MN, died on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Farmstead Memory Care in Moorhead, MN under the care of HIA Hospice.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM, Monday, February 16, 2026, at Assumption Catholic Church in Barnesville, MN with Father Todd Arends presiding. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Barnesville.
Visitation will be from 3-5 PM, Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Assumption Catholic Church in Barnesville, with a Prayer Service at 5:00 PM. Visitation will continue for one hour prior to the Mass on Monday.
Gladys Lucile Ellingson was born February 7, 1955, in Fargo, ND. She grew up and attended school in Fargo, graduating from Fargo South High School in 1972. She then attended business college at Dakota School of Business.
Gladys married Roger Thomas Durensky on July 9, 1977, in Barnesville. She began working at State Bank of Fargo, downtown, and then at the 13th Avenue location as a customer service representative. Gladys was the friendly face and traffic director to greet you at the bank for many years. Gladys and Roger lived in West Fargo, ND, for three years then moved to Fargo for another three years. In 1985, they moved to Barnesville and built their home in the country in 2012. Gladys has suffered from dementia for the past several years and most recently has lived at Farmstead Memory Care.
Gladys was a member of Assumption Catholic Church, Barnesville, where she participated in the Guild. She enjoyed her family time and visits from her friends. Over the years she also enjoyed different travels and cruises with Roger and friends.
She is lovingly survived by her husband, Roger; two sons, Christopher and David; grandchildren, Christopher Jr., Michael, Jasmine, and Justin; and siblings, Lorae (Jim) Hovland and Ruth Ellingson. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Eddie.
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