Michael Anthony Aanderud, 69, of Mesa, AZ, passed away March 2, 2025, at Hospice of the Valley in Tempe, AZ, following a brief illness. He was born Jan. 14, 1956, in Oakland, CA. His early years were spent in Churchs Ferry, ND. and he graduated from high school in Michigan, ND, in 1974. Mike was a founding member of the Michigan Ambulance Service. He served in the United States Navy from 1975 to 1979.

Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on May 31 at the Viking Lutheran Church cemetery, rural Maddock, ND.

In lieu of flowers, donations made in Michael’s name to the Michigan Area Ambulance Service in Michigan, ND, or a charity of your choice. www.thenelsonfuneralhome.com.