Bertha Thompson

     Bertha Thompson age 102 of Hills, MN, died Saturday, January 27, 2018 at Tuff Memorial Home in Hills, MN.        Funeral service will be 2:00 PM, Wednesday January 31, 2018 at Jurrens Funeral Home in Hills, MN with Rev. Maggie Berndt-Dreyer officiating. Burial will follow at Flowerfield Cemetery near Hills.        Visitation will also be Wednesday at Jurrens Funeral Home in Hills from 1:00 PM until time of service.      Bertha Marie Kolsrud was born December 30, 1915 to Nels and Inga Kolsrud in rural Hills Martin Township. She was confirmed in Trinity Church with Rev. Jorgenson on July 7, 1929. She graduated from Hills high school in 1933. Bertha married Paul Ray Thompson on July 8, 1950 at the church parsonage in Luverne by Rev. Bueide. To this union was born one son, Roger Ray on December 16, 1951. Roger died January 22, 1986 and was buried in Flowerfield cemetery. Bertha and Paul farmed near Hills until their retirement in 1976. The couple moved to the Tuff Village in March of 2004. Paul passed away on September 15, 2009. This past Saturday, January 27, 2018 Bertha passed away at the Tuff Memorial Care Center at the age of 102. She will be greatly missed.        She is survived by nieces, nephews and many friends.        Bertha was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Paul; and son, Roger.