Eleanor Urlacher, 92, Dickinson, died on Thursday, April 10, 2025 surrounded by her family at CHI St. Alexius Dickinson. Eleanor’s Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Dickinson with Fr. Gary Benz as celebrant. Interment will take place at St. Mary’s Cemetery, New England. Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday at Ladbury Funeral Service, Dickinson with a rosary and vigil at 7 p.m. with Deacon Victor Dvorak presiding. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the Mass at the church.
Eleanor was born in Dickinson to Frank and Veronica (Nuss) Hutmacher on November 3, 1932. She attended school in Fayette, ND ending formal education at 8th grade. Eleanor loved learning and continued to learn new things through her lifetime.
Eleanor was united in marriage to John D. Urlacher on June 9, 1953 at St. Edwards Catholic Church, Fayette. Following their marriage, John and Eleanor joined John’s parents on their farm north of New England. In 1975, John and Eleanor purchased the farm from John’s parents where she built a beautiful homelife for her family. Eleanor shared in the farmwork, raised a large garden, canned, sewed and whatever else needed to be done. Growing and tending to beautiful flowers brought great joy to Eleanor and those who were lucky enough to share them with her.
Eleanor was a member of Queen of Peace Catholic Church, St. Pius Verein, and St. Anthony Club. She was a former member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, New England and was an active member of St. Mary’s Alter Guild, the Church and School. Eleanor enjoyed participating in the New England Community Choir – even after retiring to Dickinson. Eleanor enjoyed bowling, gardening, playing cards, traveling, and attending family events. Eleanor was an amazing cook and baker. She remembered the favorite food of each of her family members and would cook their favorite whenever they visited.
Eleanor is survived by her children, David (Belinda) Urlacher, Belfield, Donald (Diane) Urlacher, New England, Diane Stenberg, Brooklyn Park, MN, Jeanne (Bob) Gunderson, Dillon, MT, Melvin (Kathy Anderson) Urlacher, Minneapolis, MN, Allan (Amy) Urlacher, Dickinson, Brenda (Brian) Barton, Fargo, Gregg (Mary) Urlacher, Regent and Loran (Peggy) Urlacher, Bismarck; 17 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; sisters Emma (Frank) Urlacher and Catherine Kostelecky both of Dickinson.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John; son, Randall “Randy” Urlacher; her son-in-law Bill Stenberg; her parents; sister Rosemary Hutmacher and brother Alex Hutmacher.