Obituaries

Robin Rae Kress

Robin Rae Kress

Feb 3, 2025

Robin Rae (Rudolph) Kress was born August 11,1962 in Rugby, North Dakota to Michael and Kathleen (Shafer) Rudolph. She was enfolded into God's loving arms February 3, 2025.

A celebration of life service will be held at 10:30am, Friday, Feb 7 at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 1143 N 26th St, Bismarck.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 6:30pm, with a...

Leonard Stettner

Leonard Stettner

Feb 3, 2025

Leonard M. Stettner, 89, of Mandan, formerly of Ross, North Dakota, passed away Monday, February 3, 2025, surrounded by his family. 

 A gathering of family and friends will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM, Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. 

Leonard was born in Inver Grove Heights, south of Saint Paul, Minnesota, to the late Martin and...

Marion Gomke

Marion Gomke

Feb 3, 2025

Marion D. Gomke, 86, passed away on February 3, 2025 at Missouri Slope Care Center.

A memorial service and burial will be held in the early summer.

Marion was born on August 12, 1938 to August and Olinda Gomke on a farm north of Elgin, ND. She was the second of eight children. In 1986, she moved to Bismarck where she volunteered...

John D. Baumstark

John D. Baumstark

Feb 3, 2025

John Davis Baumstark Jr, 78, of Bismarck, died at Benedictine (St. Gabriel's) in Bismarck, ND on February 3, 2025.

John was born in Lexington, KY on August 23, 1946, and resided there until he enlisted in the Air Force. He served at Lincoln Air Force Base until his honorable discharge. Following his service, John worked in the lab at St. Joseph's...

Tammy Stoltz

Tammy Stoltz

Jan 31, 2025

Tammy Stoltz of Bismarck passed away January 31, 2025 at the age of 64. 

A funeral will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck, ND.

Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00PM, Friday, February 7, 2025 at Parkway Funeral Service. 

Burial will be held at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Bismarck. 

If you would like to order flowers, please...

David Bruce

David Bruce

Jan 31, 2025

David Allen Bruce, 51, of Valley City, ND, passed away on January 31, 2025, under the care of hospice in Mandan, ND. 

David was born March 29, 1973, in Fargo, ND to Shirley (Ziemba) Bruce. He attended school in West Fargo, ND and graduated high school in Rugby, ND in 1996. 

David worked at various jobs including commercial and residential janitorial; construction;...

Sybil J. Wezelman

Sybil J. Wezelman

Jan 30, 2025

Sybil J. Wezelman, 97, Bismarck, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Touchmark Retirement Community. 

A private burial will take place at Fairview Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at a later date. 

The full obituary will be posted here soon. 

Kermith Krueger

Kermith Krueger

Jan 29, 2025

Kermith Krueger, 69, of Lehr, North Dakota, passed away on January 29, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Diagnosed in the spring of 2019, Kermith faced his illness with strength and resilience, never losing his kind heart or his sense of humor.

He is survived by his loving mother, Velora; his brothers, Keven and Curt; his daughter, Missy; and his...

Garold L. Mauch

Garold L. Mauch

Jan 29, 2025

Garold L. Mauch 67, of Bismarck, formerly of Goodrich, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at a Bismarck hospital. 

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck.

Garold was born on April 27, 1957, to Harold and Kathleen (O’Neill) Mauch. He was raised...

Douglas A.F. Schnase

Douglas A.F. Schnase

Jan 28, 2025

Douglas Arthur Franklin Schnase, 81, Bismarck, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at a Mandan care center. Cremation has taken place and service will take place at a later date.

Douglas was born in Minot on July 10, 1925, the son of Henry “Hank” and Bertha (Bakken) Schnase. 

In 1943 he was hospitalized with encephalitis. He was in a coma for...

Jamey Renz

Jamey Renz

Jan 27, 2025

After a courageous fight with cancer, Jamey Renz, Bismarck, passed away January 27, 2025 surrounded by her family and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, February 1 at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. Visitation will be held one hour prior. 

Burial will be held at Moffit Cemetery.

Jamey Lynn Renz was born on February 9,...

John T. Roswick

John T. Roswick

Jan 27, 2025

John T. Roswick, 78, Bismarck died January 28, 2025 at Sanford Health, Bismarck. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday, February 12, at Ascension Catholic Church, 1825 S 3rd St, Bismarck, ND with Rev. Mr. Dustin Johns officiating. Lunch with be provided after the service. Burial will be at North Dakota Veterans Cemetery.

John was born June...

Pauline Smith

Pauline Smith

Jan 27, 2025

Pauline (Paula) Smith, 95, Bismarck, died January 27, 2025, at CHI St. Alexius after a short illness.

Paula was born February 23, 1929, on a farm east of Hettinger, to parents Sam and Helen (Eichenlaub) Rambur. Paula attended first grade in Haynes and in 1936, they moved to the family farm northeast of Hettinger, where she attended Chandler School. In 1944,...

Carole E. (Johanneson) Miller

Carole E. (Johanneson) Miller

Jan 27, 2025

Carole E. (Johanneson) Miller, 91, passed away on January 27, 2025, surrounded by family. She was born on October 6, 1933 in Walhalla, ND to Ann and Helgi Johanneson.

 No services will be held at this time per Carole’s wishes. There will be a private graveside service later in the spring.

 She is survived by her husband, Dr. Harold Miller; daughter, Beth...

Jesse Janko

Jesse Janko

Jan 27, 2025

Jesse Janko of Kintyre passed away on January 27, 2025 at the age of 83.

A funeral service will be held 11:00 AM, Friday, Jan. 31, 2025 at Eastgate Steele Chapel, 518 Mitchell Ave, Steele. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.

Burial will be held at 3:00 PM at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan.

Jesse Janko was born...

Virgil D. Broehl

Virgil D. Broehl

Jan 26, 2025

Virgil Dean Broehl passed away January 26, 2025. Virgil was born July 13, 1931 in Wilton, North Dakota to Edmund and Elsie Broehl. He was raised on the family farm near Regan, North Dakota. His early years were spent working on the farm, herding sheep and driving truck. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with neighbors and friends.

The majority of his...

Sheldon Loftsgard

Sheldon Loftsgard

Jan 26, 2025

Sheldon O. Loftsgard, age 93, died January 26, 2025 at his home in Bismarck, ND, with his wife by his side.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, Feb. 1, at Zion Lutheran Church, 413 E Ave D, Bismarck. Family will begin greeting guests one hour prior to the service. To view the service livestream, click this link Zion...

Francis Monson

Francis Monson

Jan 25, 2025

Francis Monson, 92, Bismarck, passed away on January 25, 2025 at Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center.

Graveside services will be held at 12:00 PM, Monday, Feb. 3, at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan with full military honors.

Donald Zacher

Donald Zacher

Jan 24, 2025

Donald F. Zacher, 85, of Garrison, ND and Henderson, NV, passed away on January 24, 2025, at Sanford Hospital in Bismarck, ND surrounded by family.

A visitation will be held from 2:00 - 3:00 PM, Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. A prayer service will begin at 3:00 PM.

Burial will be held at 2:00 PM,...

Leona Heilman

Leona Heilman

Jan 24, 2025

Leona Heilman, 78, of Bismarck, passed away on January 24, 2025, at Sanford Hospital in Bismarck, surrounded by her loving family. 

Leona (Volk) Heilman’s life was one of deep faith, resilience, and boundless love—a journey that began on a farm north of Drake, North Dakota. She was the daughter of Joe and Julia (Schnellbach) Volk, one of 17 siblings in a...

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