Obituaries
Michael "Mike" Krebs
Apr 10, 2020
Michael Krebs, 33, Bismarck, passed away on April 10, 2020, from injuries sustained in an ATV accident where he saved his son's life.
Mike was born to Rick and Kathy (Doll) Krebs. Mike graduated from St. Mary’s High School where he played football, baseball and basketball. After graduation, he attended the University of North Dakota and graduated from the University...
Claudine Knatterud
Apr 10, 2020
Claudine E’lois Knatterud, 81, Bismarck, passed away April 10, 2020.
A funeral service will be held at 1:30 pm on Monday, June 8, 2020 at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck.
Burial will be held at 3:00 pm on June 8 at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan.
Claudine was born on June 7, 1938, on the family farm...
Maryann Beckler
Apr 9, 2020
Maryann Beckler, 80, died April 9, 2020, in Bismarck. Services will be held at a later date.
Maryann was born January 19, 1940 on the family farm near McClusky, the daughter of Fred and Mary (Helm) Haux. She grew up near Mercer, North Dakota and attended a one room country school through the eighth grade.
On December 14, 1957 she...
Frank Puklich
Apr 9, 2020
Frank Puklich, 89, a lifelong resident, farmer and rancher of Braddock, ND passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2020. He was a beloved father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, father-in-law and friend.
Frank was born May 1, 1930 in Braddock to Frank and Mary {Chortik} Puklich. He was raised and attended country school near his family’s farm. He later, along with his...
Harvey H. Pedersen
Apr 9, 2020
Harvey H Pedersen, 90, left this earth peacefully in his sleep in the early morning hours of April 9, 2020.
Harvey was born on the family farm in Fertile Valley Township of Divide County near Grenora, ND, in 1930 to Elmer and Ellen Pedersen. His life-long love of learning began in a one-room country school. He graduated from Grenora High...
Ralph Paul Usselman
Apr 8, 2020
Ralph Paul Usselman passed away on April 8, 2020, during a short hospital stay at Missouri Slope Nursing Home in Bismarck.
He was born on May 30, 1939, in Hazen ND to John and Margaret (Giessinger) Usselman.
Ralph grew up in the Bismarck/Mandan area. Ralph worked at various businesses in janitorial prior to his retirement.
Ralph was a very private...
MaryAnn Quale
Apr 7, 2020
MaryAnn Quale, 89, Bismarck, formerly of Wing, went to Heaven on April 7, 2020.
Cremation has taken place and a graveside service will be held at a later date.
She was born in Bismarck on August 14, 1930. MaryAnn graduated from Steele High School.
MaryAnn married Gerald Duane Nelson in 1948. From that marriage, they welcomed three children: Bruce (Joyce)...
Julie Ann Moszer
Apr 7, 2020
Our beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Julie Ann Moszer, 69, passed away to her heavenly father on April 7, 2020 at CHI St. Alexius Health, Bismarck. Friends and family are welcome to attend a Mass of Christian burial at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 29, at Church of Corpus Christi, 1919 N 2nd St, Bismarck. The church will be livestreaming the...
Mary Hixson
Apr 6, 2020
Mary Hixson, 94, Bismarck left this life on earth surrounded by her family on the early morning of April 6, 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a private funeral mass will be celebrated with family at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 8.
Mary was born on September 6, 1925 in Chamberlain, SD. She grew up during the Great Depression where she...
Helen McClure
Apr 5, 2020
Helen Marie (Wilson) McClure, 87, of Bismarck, passed away on April 5, 2020. Private family services will be held.
She is the 12th child out of 15 born to Jesse James Sr. and Alberta (Fraser) Wilson on February 18, 1933, in Bismarck. During the time of the Great Depression, she grew up in the home her father built on South...
William Gereszek
Apr 5, 2020
William Gereszek, 85, passed away on April 5, 2020 at Miller Pointe, Mandan.
William Clyde Gereszek was born December 22, 1934 at Hankinson, ND. He was the second oldest of what was to be 10 children. His parents were hopeless alcoholics and eventually all the children were removed from the home by the state. Dad never held any animosity towards...
Verna Berndt
Apr 4, 2020
Verna Berndt, 95, Bismarck, died on April 4, 2020 at Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center. Private family services will be held. Burial will take place at the ND Veterans Cemetery, Mandan.
Verna was born on June 29, 1924 near Eureka, South Dakota, the daughter of Henry and Martha Diede. She was one of 12 children who helped on their parent’s...
Rodger Buchholz
Mar 31, 2020
Rodger D. Buchholz, 88, Bismarck, passed away peacefully with his wife, Mavis, by his side on March 31, 2020 at the Baptist Health Care Center, Bismarck. Due to CDC regulations, a memorial service will be held at a later date.
Rodger was born on September 20, 1931, in rural Mercer to Jacob and Hilda (Just) Buchholz. He was educated in...
Steven E. Gilbertson
Mar 31, 2020
Steven E. Gilbertson, 71, Bismarck, passed away on March 31, 2020 at Miller Pointe in Mandan. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. (Eastgate/Parkway)
Leonard Schneibel
Mar 30, 2020
Leonard Schneibel, 90, Bismarck, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2020 at St. Vincent’s Nursing Home.
Leonard was born June 22, 1929, in Rugby, ND, the son of August and Philomena Schneibel.
On October 16, 1950, he married Bernadine L. Eisenzimmer in Balta, ND.
A lifelong salesman, working for Hardy Salt Company and Kraft Food’s, Leonard earned many sales awards,...
Robert Harris
Mar 30, 2020
Robert “Bob” L. Harris, 82, died at his home in Bismarck on March 30, 2020 surrounded by his family. Bob was born on September 20, 1937 in Imlay City, Michigan to Orval and Helen Harris. After graduating from high school he entered the United States Air Force and was stationed in North Dakota where he met and married, Elizabeth “Liz”...
Ronald LeClerc
Mar 29, 2020
Ronald LeClerc, 76, Bismarck, passed away on March 29, 2020 at his residence.
Terry Milton Watson
Mar 28, 2020
On March 28, 2020, a good man left this Earth to join his Father and Savior in Heaven. Terry Watson, 98, Bismarck, passed away at Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center in Bismarck. Services will be held at a later date.
Terry Milton Watson was born on March 5, 1922 and was one from the world’s greatest generation. He served his...
Roddy Aichele
Mar 28, 2020
Roddy Kern Aichele, 75, of Bismarck passed away on March 28,2020 at his home after a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Due to the CDC’s recommendations, Rod’s family will be planning a private service. Burial will be at the ND Veterans Cemetery, Mandan, ND. Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
The oldest of two boys, Roddy...
Nathaniel Boyce
Mar 26, 2020
Nathaniel Hunter Boyce, 43, Bismarck, died on March 26, 2020 due to complications of end stage renal disease.
Nathaniel was born in Washington, DC, on March 31, 1976, the second child of John and Susan Boyce. As a child, he was diagnosed with Tuberous Sclerosis, which was manifested by developmental disabilities, epilepsy, and, eventually, kidney failure.
Nathaniel attended special education...