Obituaries

Ilene Annette Larson

Ilene Annette Larson

Sep 18, 2020

Ilene Annette Larson, 86, Bismarck, died September 18, 2020.

She was born in Berthold, ND, on March 24, 1934 to Hjalmar and Clara (Thompson) Nygaard and grew up in Enderlin, ND.

She was married to John Douglas Larson from 1956-1985 and had four children: John Carl (Kim) Larson, Mary Helene (John) Kukowski, Sarah Ann (Shawn) Larson and Judith Lynn Larson...

James "Jim" Johnson

James "Jim" Johnson

Sep 18, 2020

James Matthew Johnson, 59, Bismarck, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family in prayer, at his home, on Sept. 18, 2020 after a brief but courageous fight with cancer.  James Johnson, 59, Bismarck, passed away on September 18, 2020. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, at Church of St. Anne, 1321 Braman Ave,...

Margaret "Peggy" Colleen Hagel

Margaret "Peggy" Colleen Hagel

Sep 18, 2020

Margaret “Peggy” Colleen McIntyre Hagel, 73, Bismarck, formerly of Minot, passed away Sept. 18, 2020 at Missouri Slope, Bismarck. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 106 Osage Ave, Bismarck. Family requests that all attending wear masks and social distance as appropriate. A service livestream will be available on the...

Dennis Paasch

Dennis Paasch

Sep 17, 2020

Dennis Paasch, 68, Bismarck, passed away Sept.17, 2020 at Sanford Health, Bismarck. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 21 at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. A service livestream will be available on the funeral home’s website.

A luncheon gathering for family and friends will...

Gloria Porterfield Webber

Gloria Porterfield Webber

Sep 17, 2020

Gloria Schmidt Porterfield Webber, 86, passed away on Sept. 17, 2020, at the Baptist Health Care Center in Bismarck. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, at Century Baptist Church, 205 Colt Ave, Bismarck. A service livestream will be available on the church’s website: https://livestream.com/centurybaptist

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept....

Lyle Huwe

Lyle Huwe

Sep 17, 2020

Lyle Huwe, 94, passed from this life on Sept. 17, 2020 in Bismarck. A private, invite-only service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 22. A service livestream will be available on Faith Lutheran Church’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/faithlutheranbismarck/

Public visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 2302 E Divide...

James "Jim" Elmer Lunday

James "Jim" Elmer Lunday

Sep 17, 2020

James Elmer Lunday, 87, passed away Sept. 17, 2020 in Bismarck, his desire was to be in his own home until the end of his life, and God was merciful, surrounding him with family and loving caregivers who cherished him. He was strong and courageous (Joshua 1:7) living an exemplary life of joy in his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ....

Jack D. Fisher

Jack D. Fisher

Sep 16, 2020

Jack Fisher, 85, passed away on Sept. 16, 2020 at his home.  A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday September 24, at Charity Lutheran Church, 120 Aspen Ave, Bismarck. A service livestream will be available for viewing.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. followed by a prayer service at 7 p.m., Wednesday, at Parkway...

Alma Allmendinger

Alma Allmendinger

Sep 16, 2020

Alma Allmendinger, 91, went to her heavenly home on Sept. 16, 2020 at Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center, Bismarck. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at Fairview Cemetery, Bismarck, with Rev. Harkins officiating. Cremation has taken place.

Alma was born May 13, 1929. She attended Dodge School and lived with her parents. After her...

Ken Roethler

Ken Roethler

Sep 16, 2020

Ken (John Kenneth) Roethler, 92, Bismarck, left us peacefully with the presence and love of God on the morning of Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at Church of St. Anne, 1321 Braman Ave, Bismarck.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, at...

Warren Fricke

Warren Fricke

Sep 13, 2020

Warren Fricke, 84, Grants Pass, Oreg., formerly of Bismarck, passed away on Sept. 13, 2020. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan. 

A full obituary will be available soon.

Richard Greisch

Richard Greisch

Sep 12, 2020

Richard Frank Greisch, 79, Baldwin, was taken home by the Lord on Sept. 12, 2020. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 12 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, at Church of St. Mary, 806 E Broadway Ave, Bismarck.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. A rosary/vigil...

Milo Schuler

Milo Schuler

Sep 12, 2020

Milo Schuler, 85, Bismarck, formerly of Wilton, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020 in Bismarck. A private funeral service will be held.

Milo was born on Nov. 11, 1934 in Bismarck, the son of Sam and Martha Schuler. He grew up on the family farm southeast of Wilton and attended country school. He took over the family farm and...

Brian and Harry "Frank" Hensley

Brian and Harry "Frank" Hensley

Sep 12, 2020

Harry Franklin “Frank” Hensley Jr., 72, Bismarck, died on September 12, 2020. A memorial service for him and his brother, Brian Hensley, 60, Bismarck, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7 at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. 

He was born January 21, 1948 in Bismarck to Peggy and Harry F. Hensley.  He was educated in Bismarck...

Harold "Hal" Halstead

Harold "Hal" Halstead

Sep 10, 2020

Harold Halstead, 96, Bismarck, died Sept. 10, 2020 at Marian Manor Healthcare, Glen Ullin. Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.

Burial will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan.

Harold “Hal”...

Clarence C.J. Schmidt

Clarence C.J. Schmidt

Sep 10, 2020

Clarence Schmidt, 84, Bismarck, died Thursday, September 10, 2020 at Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center, Bismarck.

Clarence Joseph (C.J.) Schmidt was born on September 5, 1936 in Napoleon, North Dakota.  He was the second child of Joseph G and Margaret (Richter) Schmidt and grew up on the family farm south of Menoken. 

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at...

Lila Simon

Lila Simon

Sep 10, 2020

Lila Jane (Schneider) Simon, 89, passed away on Sept. 10, 2020 in Casper, Wyoming. A memorial service will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 25 at Eastgate Funeral Service, 2302 E Divide Ave., Bismarck.

Burial service will be held afterwards at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bismarck.

Born March 1931 in Bismarck to Anton and Hedwiga Schneider, Lila was the oldest of...

Richard and Kathleen Eckert

Richard and Kathleen Eckert

Sep 9, 2020

Richard D. Eckert, 82, passed away on Sept. 9, 2020, 9:00 p.m. at Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center, Bismarck.  Kathleen Ann Eckert, 80, passed away on Sept. 11, 2020, 9:00 a.m. also at Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center. 

Richard was born Jan. 4, 1938 to Joseph and Johanna (Wald) Eckert in Bismarck.  Richard grew up in the Bismarck area and...

Merlin "Bud" Borke

Merlin "Bud" Borke

Sep 8, 2020

Merlin “Bud” Borke, 96, Bismarck, passed away peacefully on Sept. 8, 2020. A private memorial service for immediate family will be held on Friday, Sept. 11. He will be laid to rest at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery. 

Bud was born on Dec. 6, 1923 in Hillsboro to Laura and Norin Borke. He was raised and educated in Hillsboro, graduating...

Clarence Voigt

Clarence Voigt

Sep 7, 2020

Clarence K. Voigt, Mandan, passed away on Sept. 7, 2020 in the early morning at his residence at Miller Pointe Care Facility.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, at First Lutheran Church, Mandan. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Cremation has taken place.

Burial will be held at...

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