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Laurie Eustis Onstad, 93, of Hopkinsville, Passes Away
Longtime resident and community member dies of natural causes at nursing home
Published on Feb. 9, 2026
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Laurie (Eustis) Onstad, a 93-year-old resident of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at Bradford Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation in Hopkinsville. A private family graveside service will be held on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at Green Hill Memorial Gardens.
Why it matters
Onstad was a longtime member of the Hopkinsville community, working as a clerk at Indian Hills Garden Center and serving as a Sunday school teacher and Girl Scout leader at First United Methodist Church. Her passing marks the end of an era for the community.
The details
Onstad was born on July 17, 1932 in Ft. Atkinson, Wisconsin to Lawrence and Frances (Rusch) Eustis. She was preceded in death by her husband James T. Onstad, her sister Shirley Rucks, and her grandson James Onstad.
- Onstad passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026.
- A private family graveside service will be held on Thursday, February 12, 2026.
The players
Laurie (Eustis) Onstad
A 93-year-old resident of Hopkinsville, Kentucky who worked as a clerk at Indian Hills Garden Center and was a member of First United Methodist Church.
James T. Onstad
Laurie Onstad's late husband.
Shirley Rucks
Laurie Onstad's late sister.
James Onstad
Laurie Onstad's late grandson.
The takeaway
Laurie Eustis Onstad's passing marks the end of an era for the Hopkinsville community, where she was a longtime resident and active member of the First United Methodist Church. Her life of service and dedication to her community will be remembered fondly.
