Ardis E. Nordby-Kjos

Ardis Evangeline Nordby-Kjos passed away April 11, 2020, at Care Partners Assisted Living in Altoona.

Ardis was born September 14, 1929, to Alice Huff and Elmer Back in Pigeon Falls. Ardis married Hjalmar Nordby (deceased, 1976) in July, 1948, and had four sons: Everett (deceased, 2007), Dennis of Chippewa Falls, Larry (deceased, 2018), and Harlan of Chippewa Falls (wife, Sandy).

Ardis and Hjalmar owned & operated Nordby’s Food and Liquor, which was opened December 31, 1970. Ardis then went to work at Chippewa Manor after the closing of the bar in 1984.

She married childhood friend, Richard Kjos, in 1995, residing in La Crosse and then later in Pigeon Falls. Richard passed away in 2006, and Ardis then moved to Chippewa Falls.

Ardis was an excellent cook, loved bird watching and was a compassionate caregiver for many throughout her years. Her humor and kindness will be missed.

Ardis is survived by grandchildren: Rhonda, Bridget and Larry, Jr (wife Kassie), all of Chippewa Falls.

Thank you to all the wonderful staff at Care Partners for everything they did throughout her stay and making her comfortable. They are truly a wonderful group of health care workers and Ardis loved each and every one of them. A “Thank You” goes out to HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospice for their amazing care during Ardis’s final days. Thank you also to Ardis’s niece, Linda for her visits and compassion.

Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, private graveside services for the family will be held at a later date at Forest Hill Cemetery.

Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is serving the family. Online condolences may be shared at www.cremationsociety-wi.com.

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