IdaMae Buckingham

IdaMae Buckingham, 96, of Rothsay, died Saturday, January 25, 2025 at LB Broen Home in Fergus Falls.

IdaMae Keeling was born October 22, 1928 the daughter of Herbert “Herb” and Ellenia “Helen” (Dumas) Keeling in Calvin, North Dakota. She attended Calvin Glenila School, graduating in 1947.

On November 23, 1947 IdaMae married Vincent Buckingham in Calvin, North Dakota. Vincent died March 24, 1983.

She raised her children as a stay-at-home mom, and during the 70’s and 80’s worked at the Lakeland Motel in Fergus Falls. IdaMae was a member of Akron Homemakers, American Legion Auxiliary in Rothsay, MN, eventually transferring her membership to the Barnesville Auxiliary Unit #153, the Senior Citizens in Rothsay, Federated Church in Fergus Falls, and Homemakers in Baker, MN.

IdaMae enjoyed baking, quilting, puzzles, reading, and loved to be on Facebook. She especially loved spending time with her family and taking road trips to Texas. She was a loving mother and grandmother, a title that meant the world to her.

Preceding her in death were her husband, Vincent Buckingham; son, Michael Buckingham; parents, Herb and Helen Keeling; sisters, Betty Ann Gebur Rodenhiser, Verniece “Harriette” Marie Covert, Marcella Jean Mathis; infant sister, Mary; infant brother, Charles, and great-great-granddaughter, Hadley Nelson.

IdaMae is survived by her children, William (Linda) Buckingham of Fergus Falls, Cynthia Jo (Bruce) Torgerson of Rothsay, Randy (Mary) Buckingham of Rothsay, Julie (Jim) Boyce of Rothsay, and Holly (Gene) Nord of Rothsay; daughter-in-law, Michelle Buckingham of Fargo; 19 grandchildren, Evin (Kayla) Buckingham, Tina (Don) Haugse, Jana (Tom) Hrdlicka, Jason Westrum, Don (Stessa) Dinger, Debora (Dave) Karg, Heidi (Dan) Scherer, Heather (Joel) Petersen, Christopher (Terri) Buckingham, Tony (Kerri) Buckingham, Patrice (Nathan) Ziegler, Jessica (Cale) Brandt, Pasha Boyce, Max Boyce, Ian Boyce, Kristina March, Eugene Boyce, Justin (Tatum Katzenmeyer) Nord and Sara (Gregory Jr.) Umlauf; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law and beloved friend, Sarah Buckingham, as well as nieces, nephews, and cousins. 

Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 31, 2025 at Olson Funeral and Cremation in Fergus Falls, with visitation one-hour prior.

Clergy: Reverend Randy Whitehead

Interment: Oak Grove Cemetery, Fergus Falls, MN

Arrangements provided by Olson Funeral and Cremation in Fergus Falls.

Online condolences may be sent to www.olsonfuneralhome.com