Obituaries

Lena Diede

Lena Diede

May 29, 2025

Lena Mae (Tomlinson) Diede, 93, formerly of Underwood, met Jesus face to face May 29, 2025, at the Baptist Health and Rehab after a 9 year struggle with Alzheimer’s.

Lena’s Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, June 27, 2025 at Concordia Lutheran Church, Benedict, ND.

Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service. 

Internment will follow at Bethania...

Joseph Metzger

Joseph Metzger

Jun 18, 2025

Joseph Metzger, 91 years old of Bismarck, passed away Wednesday afternoon, June 18th, 2025. He was born on September 2nd, 1933, to Benedict and Daisy Metzger in Mount Carmel, North Dakota.

Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 AM on Friday, June 27 at Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, 520 Raymond Street, Bismarck. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, Bismarck. 

Joe grew...

Kenneth Ficek

Kenneth Ficek

Mar 26, 2025

Kenneth Anthony Ficek, 77, died March 26, 2025, due to esophageal cancer.

He was born on December 13, 1947, to Anton Vincent Ficek and Elizabeth Ficek née Gulka, in Dickinson, ND.

Ken was enrolled in several elementary schools and graduated from St. Patrick’s Elementary in Dickinson. He was a proud member of the Class of 1965, the first graduating class from Trinity...

Jewel Hervey

Jewel Hervey

Jan 25, 2025

Jewel Grudem Hervey was the best jewel in our family. She passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025 from cancer. Jewel was 89 years old.

A burial service will be held at 3:00 PM, Friday, June 27, 2025 at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan.

Born in 1935, she grew up in Freda, ND on a farm. After getting married in 1960...

Marvin M. Martel

Marvin M. Martel

Jun 24, 2025

Marvin Melvin Martel passed away June 24, 2025 at the age of 81.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, June 30, at Legacy United Methodist Church, 4600 Durango Drive, Bismarck. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services. To view the service livestream, click this link Home - Legacy Church

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

Kevin Kirsch

Kevin Kirsch

Jun 23, 2025

Kevin Kirsch, 71, Mandan, ND, passed away from a medical emergency while traveling near Coeur D’Alene, Idaho.

A memorial service will be at 11:00 am (CST) on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Century Baptist Church, 205 Colt Ave, Bismarck, ND.

Visitation will be on Monday, from 5:30-7:00 PM at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck, ND.

Daryl Granrud

Daryl Granrud

Jun 23, 2025

Daryl Granrud passed away on June 23, 2025. 

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, June 26, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. Family will begin greeting guests at 9:30 AM. 

Burial will be held at 12:00 PM at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan. 

Daryl J. Granrud was born to the late Dale and Marie Elsbernd, the...

Kaydin B. Kuhn

Kaydin B. Kuhn

Jun 22, 2025

With profound sadness and aching hearts, we announce the passing of Kaydin Benedict Kuhn, who left this world far too soon on June 22, 2025, at the age of 19. Kaydin was a beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, uncle, and friend whose presence left a lasting impact on everyone lucky enough to know him.

A memorial service will be held at...

John Weeda

John Weeda

Jun 22, 2025

John Weeda, 74, Mandan, passed away from injuries sustained in a car accident on Sunday, June 22, 2025, while traveling near Twin Falls, ID. 

Services are pending and the full obituary will be posted here.

Clarence Steffes

Clarence Steffes

Jun 22, 2025

Clarence William Steffes, 89, of Bismarck, North Dakota, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at CHI St. Alexius Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family and parish priests.

Clarence was born on August 21, 1935, in Granville, Iowa, to Michael and Catherine (Ahlers) Steffes. In 1936, the family moved to a farm near Arthur, North Dakota, and later to...

Kathleen "Kathy" Rodgers

Kathleen "Kathy" Rodgers

Jun 20, 2025

Kathleen “Kathy” Rodgers, 77, passed away on June 20, 2025, as a result of a tragic accident.

No formal services will be held. A time of gathering will be held from 3:00-5:00 PM, Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck.

Kathy was born on September 26, 1947 to Leland and Edna Rodgers in Turtle Lake, North Dakota.

Kathy...

Bernice H. Rehling

Bernice H. Rehling

Jun 20, 2025

Bernice H. Rehling, born on August 28, 1932, in Hazen, North Dakota, peacefully passed away on June 20, 2025. She was a beloved member of her community and is remembered for her warmth, kindness, and commitment to family and faith.

A funeral service to celebrate Bernice's life will take place on July 1, 2025, at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church...

Bruce Hagen

Bruce Hagen

Jun 19, 2025

Bruce Hagen, Longtime North Dakota Public Service Commissioner, Dies at 94

Bismarck, ND — Bruce Hagen, a dedicated public servant and the longest-serving statewide elected official in North Dakota history, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025, in Bismarck. He was 94 years old, just two days shy of his 95th birthday. His passing was confirmed by his daughters, Marin Hagen...

Randall Ganyo

Randall Ganyo

Jun 18, 2025

Randall R. Ganyo, 69, beloved husband, father, son, brother, grandfather, uncle, and friend, passed away on June 18, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Randy's funeral service will be held at 10:30 am, Thursday, June 26, at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 1143 N 26th St, Bismarck. Family will greet guests one hour prior to the service at the church. To view...

Karen L Johnson

Karen L Johnson

Jun 18, 2025

Karen Lea (Bine) Johnson, 72, Bismarck, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.

A memorial service for Karen will take place at 10:00 AM on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at House of Prayer Lutheran Church, Bismarck. Cremation has taken place. 

On July 11, 1952, Alfred and Donna (Engstrom) Bine, welcomed Karen Lea into the world, just minutes before her identical twin sister,...

Arlene Dewald

Arlene Dewald

Jun 18, 2025

Arlene Dewald, 91, of Dawson, ND, passed away on June 18, 2025.

A funeral will be held 11:00 AM, Tuesday June 24, 2025 at the Dawson Lutheran Church, Dawson, ND. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. 

Burial will be held at Dawson Cemetery, Dawson.

Lenora Arlene Nerby was born May 9, 1934, north of Robinson, ND in Frettim township...

Lois Schell

Lois Schell

Jun 17, 2025

Lois Helen Schell from Minot North Dakota died on June 17, 2025, at 91.

Funeral Service will be Saturday June 28, 2025, at 1:30pm, at Immanuel Baptist Church, 1615 2nd St SE, Minot North Dakota. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the Funeral Service.

Burial will be at Rosehill Cemetery, Minot, North Dakota.

Lois Helen Keller was born to Fred and...

Keith Muth

Keith Muth

Jun 17, 2025

Delvin “Keith” Muth, 78, of Bismarck, passed away June 17, 2025. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 25, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck. The family will greet guests beginning at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery in Mandan. After the burial, the family invites guests to...

Judith G. Fitzgerald

Judith G. Fitzgerald

Jun 17, 2025

Judith G. Hansen Fitzgerald, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on June 17, 2025, at Sanford Health in Bismarck, North Dakota.

A funeral service honoring Judith's life will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, June 23, 2025, at Messiah Lutheran Church, located at 1020 Boundary St, NW, Mandan, ND. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the...

Frank Turman

Frank Turman

Jun 16, 2025

Frank Turman, 78, Finally Deploys to the Great Beyond (With Wine in Hand)

Frank Turman, aged 78, or wherever the RV was parked that week, has officially gone AWOL from Earth on June 16, 2025, likely with a glass of Cabernet in one hand and a travel brochure for the afterlife in the other. A proud Army Chief Warrant Officer 4...