Ellingson, James Age 79, of Ashby, MN passed away on 8/3/2015. Jim proudly served in the 101st Airborne and the Army Reserve. He was a heavy equipment operator at various companies in the metro area. An avid hunter and conservationist, Jim is survived by his wife, Lois; children, Lori (Michael) Risbrudt, Bruce (Julie Dinius), Kari (David) Oxford of Edina, Brit (Todd) Finkelson; and 11 grandchildren. Service 1 PM SATURDAY (8/8/15) at First Presbyterian Church, Ashby, MN. Visitation 5-7 PM Friday, with a 6:30 prayer service at church. Memorials preferred. Glende-Nilson Funeral Home GlendeNilson.com 218-747-2019