Obituaries

Dallas Ellingson

Dallas Ellingson

Mar 19, 2020

Dallas Loretta Ellingson, 90, of Bismarck, formerly of Oberon, ND, died March 19, 2020 at St. Alexius Hospital, Bismarck, ND.  Service will be held at a later date with burial at the ND Veterans Cemetery, Mandan.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place.

Dallas Loretta Halvorson was born January 9, 1930 on the home farm in Isabel...

John "Jack" O'Brien

John "Jack" O'Brien

Mar 17, 2020

John “Jack” O’Brien died March 17, 2020 after a 3-and-a-half-year battle with glioblastoma.

Jack was born on July 2, 1939 in Malta, MT, to Floyd and Evelyn (Raymond) O’Brien. He attended school in Saco until moving to Poplar, MT in the eighth grade and graduated from high school there.

Jack and his wife Shirley met at a dance in their...

Charles "Chuck" Brusich

Charles "Chuck" Brusich

Mar 17, 2020

Charles “Chuck” James Brusich, 73, Bismarck, passed away on March 17, 2020 after an almost two-year battle with cancer.

Charles was born on June 28, 1946 in Dickinson to James and Cecelia (Schwartzbauer) Brusich and grew up in New England. He attended elementary and high school at St. Mary’s in New England.

Chuck married Marcella Zastoupil and together they had...

Burt Siems

Burt Siems

Mar 16, 2020

Burt Siems, 90, Bismarck, died March 16, 2020 at Sanford Health, Bismarck.

A private family service will be held.

Burt F. Siems was born on December 11, 1929 in Bismarck, North Dakota. Son to Fred Siems and Susan (Bahm) Siems. He was also son to his stepmother, Mabel Siems.

Burt was baptized in the Catholic church and confirmed in the...

Alice Lorraine Zimbelman

Alice Lorraine Zimbelman

Mar 15, 2020

Alice Lorraine Zimbelman, 95, Mandan, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2020, at Sunset Drive – a Prospera Community.

Due to the recent restrictions issued by the CDC, a private family service will be held at Parkway Funeral Service.

The youngest of four children, she was born in a farmhouse in Lehr, ND, on April 24, 1924, to Andrew and...

Gerald "Jerry" Thompson

Gerald "Jerry" Thompson

Mar 15, 2020

Gerald Raymond Thompson, Bismarck, passed away on March 15, 2020 at his home after a short battle with cancer. A memorial service will be held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church at a later date due to the COVID-19 gathering restrictions. Burial will be at the ND Veterans Cemetery, Mandan, ND. To view Gerald's livestream at 11:00 a.m. click here.

Jerry...

LeRoy Jansen

LeRoy Jansen

Mar 14, 2020

LeRoy Allen Jansen, 79, passed away on March 14, 2020 at Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center, Bismarck, after struggling with Alzheimer’s.

Following the recommendations by the CDC due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, services for LeRoy will be held in the spring at Trinity Lutheran Church in Steele, followed by burial at Woodlawn Cemetery, Steele. 

LeRoy was born July 18,...

Janet Christmann

Janet Christmann

Mar 12, 2020

Janet (Simon) Christmann, 71, Napoleon, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2020 in Bismarck.

She was born on February 14, 1949 in Napoleon, the daughter of Frank "Bud" and Clara (Baumgartner) Simon. She graduated from Napoleon High School in 1967 and went on to become an LPN. Her nursing profession carried throughout all aspects of her life. She was a...

Brian Splonskowski

Brian Splonskowski

Mar 12, 2020

Brian J. Splonskowski, 48, resident of St. Vincent’s Prospera, passed away on March 12, 2020, at Sanford Medical Center with family at his side after complications due to diabetes and MS. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 17, at The Church of St. Anne, 1321 Braman Ave, Bismarck, with Fr. Wayne Sattler officiating.

Visitation...

Elmer Horning

Elmer Horning

Mar 12, 2020

Elmer Horning, 90, Bismarck, passed away peacefully at home on March 12, 2020. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 19, at The Church of St. Anne, 1321 Braman Ave, Bismarck.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 2302 E Divide Ave, Bismarck. A rosary/vigil...

Douglas Knudson

Douglas Knudson

Mar 11, 2020

Douglas Robert  Knudson of  Bismarck, went to  be with his Lord in Heaven on March 11, 2020 at Sunset Drive Prospera Nursing Home in Mandan, North Dakota. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 16, at the Church of Corpus Christi, 1919 N 2nd St, Bismarck, with Msgr. Gene Lindemann officiating.

Burial will be held...

Yolanda McKinney

Yolanda McKinney

Mar 10, 2020

Yolanda McKinney, 36, passed away on March 10, 2020, in Bellevue, Nebraska. A private family service will be held at the Church of Corpus Christi, Bismarck. 

Yolanda was born on July 5, 1983 in Belcourt to Ronald and Cheryl (Dauphinais) Wilkie. Her family lived in Belcourt where she attended school until age 13 when her family moved to Bismarck. She...

Shelly Knowlen

Shelly Knowlen

Mar 9, 2020

On March 9, 2020, Jesus took Shelly Knowlen, 48, Mandan, by the hand and led her into her new heavenly home.  Throughout her continued battle with cancer, Shelly’s spirits remained bright because of her faith in her Savior, Jesus Christ.  She was a light that shined through her bubbly personality and her infectious smile. A memorial service will be held...

Velma Just

Velma Just

Mar 8, 2020

Velma Just, 97, Bismarck, died March 8, 2020 at Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center.

Velma was born on February 1, 1923 to Jacob and Frieda (Maier) Pfeifer in Anamoose, ND. She married Andrew Just on February 12, 1944 while Andy was on leave from the Army in Mercer, ND.

She was a stay at home mother after she got married....

Marilyn Berger

Marilyn Berger

Mar 8, 2020

Marilyn R. Berger, 83, Bismarck, rose to meet the heavenly angels while in care at the Missouri Slope Care Center on March 8, 2020, after a long struggle with dementia. A private family service will be held.

Marilyn was born February 1, 1937 in Jamestown to John and Cecelia Woychik. She grew up and attended school in Jamestown. Growing up,...

Lester "Les" Linssen

Lester "Les" Linssen

Mar 8, 2020

Lester Lorenz Linssen “Les” passed away peacefully at the age of 83 on March 8, 2020. He was a vibrant soul, loved by all that knew him. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 11, at Faith Lutheran Church, 1402 E Ave C, Bismarck. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.

Burial will be...

Leo Fettig Jr.

Leo Fettig Jr.

Mar 8, 2020

It is with profound sadness to announce the very sudden passing of Leo Keith Frttig Jr. on the day of March 8, 2020.   Leo Keith Fettig Jr., 60, of Bismarck, also known as the life of the party, the guy with all the answers, and a man with a golden heart had said his final sarcastic joke that in which...

Jeanne (Kassian) Folmer

Jeanne (Kassian) Folmer

Mar 8, 2020

Jeanne (Kassian) Folmer, 51, Wilton, passed away on March 8, 2020. A celebration of life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 13, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, March 12, at Parkway Funeral Service, Bismarck. A prayer service will begin at 7:00 p.m.

Burial will...

JoAnn Rhoades

JoAnn Rhoades

Mar 7, 2020

JoAnn Rhoades, 84, of Bismarck, passed away at her home on March 7, 2020. A small family service will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday, March 9, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 2302 E Divide Ave, Bismarck.

Born on April 26, 1935, JoAnn was the youngest child of Clarence and Victoria (Mihalski) Strohl. She grew up in Midwest, WY...

Edith Hojian

Edith Hojian

Mar 6, 2020

Edith Coleen Hojian passed away peacefully on March 6, 2020 with family by her side. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 14, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck, with Rev. Jake DeBoer officiating. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place.

Burial will be held at a later date at the Dawson...

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