AnnaLea Locken
May 24, 1931 ~ August 25, 2025
Born in:
Pekin, North Dakota
Resided in:
Fargo, North Dakota
AnnaLea Locken, born on May 24, 1931, to Albert and Marion Mueller on their family farm in Pekin, ND, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2025.
AnnaLea grew up alongside her sister Patricia Holm, and brother William Mueller. She graduated from McVille High School and pursued further education at Interstate Business College in Fargo ND. Her professional career included roles at the Boy Scouts of America, Merchants National Bank, the Gilbert C. Grafton American Legion Post 2 of Fargo, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of ND, where she retired after 16 years of dedicated service.
In 1955 AnnaLea married Robert E. DuBord. She learned to love camping and was a skilled wild game cook. She was a loving wife, mother, and an unrivaled homemaker, cook, and baker. Her favorite books were cookbooks that she often read just for entertainment. Together, her and Robert raised their two daughters, Annette DuBord and Nancy Vihlen, who learned to share the same passions. She was also a proud grandmother to Lars Vihlen.
After Roberts passing AnnaLea found love again and married Peter E. Locken in 1986. The couple split their time between their cherished lake cabin on Eagle Lake and winters in Harlingen, TX. AnnaLea had a zest for life that shone through her love of cooking, trying new foods and restaurants, walking, laughing and spending time with family and her many friends. In last several years she lived at Gracepointe at Bethany in her beloved apartment where she found old friends and made many new friends. She led a busy social life there and rarely missed a function. Her warmth and joy left an indelible mark on all who knew her. May her memory bring comfort to those who loved her.
AnnaLea was preceded in death by her parents Albert and Marion Mueller, sister Patricia Holm, brother William Mueller, husbands Robert DuBord and Peter Locken.
She is survived by daughters Nancy (Dana) Vihlen, Annette DuBord (Cameron Peterson), grandson Lars Vihlen and sister in law Anez Thompson.
Celebration of Life will be held Wednesday September 10 at Boulger Funeral Home in Fargo ND. Visitation at 1pm, Service at 2 pm.
Special thanks to those at Bethany on 42nd for their friendship and care. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the YWCA of Cass Clay or charity of your choice.
Services
Visitation: September 10, 2025 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center
123 10th Street S.
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
701-237-6441
www.boulgerfuneralhome.com
Celebration of Life - Wednesday: September 10, 2025 2:00 pm
Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center
123 10th Street S.
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
701-237-6441
www.boulgerfuneralhome.com
So sorry to read about AnnaLeas passing. She was my neighbor on Oak Street back in the late 70’s and my 2 y/o daughter would love to visit her. Unable to pronounce AnnaLea she called her “Opa E” Later on we worked together at BCBS and shared some good times together She was a kind fun loving person and will be greatly missed!
Fly withe the angels, AnnaLea❤️
Heaven has gained an angel…AnnaLea was a dear, caring person who loved life and cherished her friends. I am blessed to have known this remarkable woman! She will be greatly missed at Grace Pointe!
Anna Lea, there are no words to express what a beautiful person were to all the lives you touched! I had the pleasure of meeting you initially when my mother lived two doors down. And again after she returned to the skilled nursing side of Bethany. Such a sweet, kind and uplifting soul! God got a amazing angel, but you will be very missed down here. My mother, my sister and I will forever love you and remember your smile ❤️
On behalf of my Mom, and her daughters Annette and Sheri, thanks for the sweet memories, AnnaLea. Heaven has received its brightest angel.
and at their lake cottage. I remember AnnaLea for her laughter and delicious food: lasagna for special occasions and blueberry pie at the lake. Every time I make pie crust I think of AnnaLea! Thank you for the wonderful memories, AnnaLea!
Thanks for letting us know. I’m a person that visited her around the 20th of July at Bethany Home and we had lots of conversation for about two hours. On the trip that I was on to find Merrlyn’s relatives, I did not find anyone representing Millers. After things get settled down, could you give me a call? I have grand kids in Fargo and we get there occasionally. My condolences are with you.