Obituaries

Nancy A. Sperling

Nancy A. Sperling

May 13, 2024

Nancy A. Sperling, 75, passed away at her home in Mandan, ND, after a courageous battle with cancer.  

A memorial service for Nancy and Tom will be held at 11:30 AM on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck. Nancy’s ashes will be buried alongside Tom’s in the Lehr City Cemetery at a later date.

Nancy...

Ernestine Voegele

Ernestine Voegele

May 13, 2024

 Ernestine “Ernie” Voegele, age 92, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2024 at St Alexis Hospital, Bismarck, ND.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00PM, Monday, May 20, at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 1919 N. 2nd Street, Bismarck.

The Mass will be live streamed at Corpus Christi - YouTubeVisitation will be held from 3:00PM to 4:00PM, with a vigil service...

Wayne Walker

Wayne Walker

May 13, 2024

Wayne M. Walker, 62, Bismarck, ND, passed away on May 13, 2024 after a lengthy battle with cancer with his wife, Tina, by his side.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, May 17, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck.

Wayne was born on March 9, 1962 in Ipswich, SD to Marjorie (O’Neill) and Orville...

Breeanna Nicole Ward

Breeanna Nicole Ward

May 12, 2024

Breeanna Ward, 28, of Fairview, MT, passed away on May 12, 2024, in Williston, ND.

Born on April 23, 1996, in Galveston, Texas, Breeanna's journey led her through Tascosa High School and Fairview High School, where she graduated in 2014.

Throughout her vibrant life, Breeanna cultivated numerous passions. Music was her first love; she lent her voice and violin skills to melodies,...

Rudolph "Rudy" Wolf

Rudolph "Rudy" Wolf

May 12, 2024

Rudolph "Rudy" Wolf, 80, passed away on May 12, 2024.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, May 31, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 502 N 4th St, Bismarck. To view the service livestream, click this link Live Stream - Trinity Lutheran Church, Bismarck, North Dakota (trinitybismarck.com)

Burial will be held at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Bismarck.  

Rudolph Melvin Wolf (Rudy) was...

Elma Bernhardt

Elma Bernhardt

May 12, 2024

Elma Bernhardt, 92, went to be with her Heavenly Father on May 12, 2024, at St. Vincent’s Care Center in Bismarck, ND.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, May 18, 2024, at the Assembly of God Church in Regan, ND. 

Visitation will be held from 5:00–7:00 PM, Friday, May 17, 2024, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 2302 E. Divide...

Gina A. Kessel

Gina A. Kessel

May 11, 2024

 Gina lived by straightforward rulesKeep it simple – Keep it honest – Keep it you“Don’t ask questions you know the answer to”Was a phrase she used to keep things true When we reminisce about theThings she used to sayLike “Top to bottom Sunday” or “Much”She doesn’t seem so far away For many years after she’d been toldShe might not live past fortyShe...

Maynard "Jake" Jacobson

Maynard "Jake" Jacobson

May 11, 2024

Maynard “Jake” Thomas Jacobson, 77, Mandan, passed away May 11, 2024. A memorial service will be held 11:30 a.m. Thursday, May 30 at First Lutheran Church, 408 9th St NW, Mandan. Family will greet guests one hour prior at the church.

Burial will be held at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan.

Jake was born June 6, 1946, to Raymond and Elsie...

Dustin Lemer

Dustin Lemer

May 10, 2024

Dustin Lemer, 34, Bismarck passed away on May 10, 2024.

A celebration of life will be held at 1:00PM, Saturday, May 18 at Kevin and Mary’s residence, 2914 Boundary Rd., Bismarck.

Dustin was born on July 24, 1989 to Kevin and Mary (Sather) Lemer, in Bismarck.

Dustin was an amazing brother, son, father, friend and mentor. His biggest passion in life were his...

Gerald "Jerry" L. Schmitcke

Gerald "Jerry" L. Schmitcke

May 10, 2024

Gerald "Jerry" L. Schmitcke passed away on May 10, 2024.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM, Thursday, May 16, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck.

Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM, Wednesday, May 15, at Parkway Funeral Service.

Gerald was born in Bismarck, ND on September 23, 1946, to Lyle & Esther (Eisenbarth) Schmitcke of Hazelton. He...

Marlin Berreth

Marlin Berreth

May 9, 2024

After a long, happy and joy filled life, Marlin John Berreth 90, Tappen, North Dakota passed away peacefully on May 9, 2024, at his son’s home in Lisbon, North Dakota. 

Marlin was born on June 14, 1933, in Linton, North Dakota to John and Pauline (Mueller) Berreth. He grew up and attended school in Dawson, North Dakota. 

On August 29, 1955, he married Donna Kelle in...

John Knox

John Knox

May 9, 2024

John Knox, 83, of Bismarck, formerly of Michigan and Marco Island, Florida, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at Touchmark Retirement Community, Bismarck, ND.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, May 14, at Ascension Catholic Church, 1825 S 3rd St, Bismarck.

John Knox was born on June 19, 1940 in Armendale Scotland to John and Mary...

Mark Klein

Mark Klein

May 9, 2024

Mark Klein, 80, passed away peacefully at a Bismarck hospital with family at his side on May 9, 2024. 

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM, Monday, May 13, at Pro-Cathedral of St. Mary, 825 E Broadway Ave, Bismarck. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service. 

Burial will be held at 1:00 PM at the North Dakota...

Monica Yundt

Monica Yundt

May 7, 2024

On behalf of the family, they would like to thank everyone for all the ways they've shown love and support during this difficult time. It is impossible to reach out to everyone, but Monica's family wants everyone to know how much their expressions of sympathy mean to the family. 

Monica Yundt, age 56, Mandan, passed away May 7, 2024.

A memorial service...

Bruce Lovdal

Bruce Lovdal

May 7, 2024

Bruce Lovdal, age 74, of Bismarck, passed away on May 7, 2024. 

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday May 14, 2024, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck.

Bruce was born in Minneapolis, MN, on January 29, 1950. He graduated high school in 1968 from Richfield High School, Richfield, MN. In 1968, he entered an apprentice program...

Alvin Belverstone

Alvin Belverstone

May 6, 2024

Alvin Belverstone, 76, passed away unexpectedly on May 6, 2024.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 PM, Wednesday, May 15, at Ascension Catholic Church, 1825 S 3rd St, Bismarck.

Visitation will be held from 5:30-7:00 PM, Tuesday, May 14, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. A rosary/vigil service will begin at 7:00 PM.

Burial will be held at...

Lois Seelye

Lois Seelye

May 3, 2024

Lois Seelye passed away on May 3, 2024, at the Edgewood on Dominion in Bismarck.A memorial service will be held at 10:30AM, Thursday, May 9 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 502 N 4th St, Bismarck. Visitation will be held from 5:00PM to 7:00PM, with a prayer service starting at 7:00PM, Wednesday, May 8 at Eastgate Funeral Service, 2302 E. Divide Ave, Bismarck. Interment...

Frank Walker

Frank Walker

May 2, 2024

Frank Walker, 57, passed away on May 2, 2024, at St. Alexis Hospital in Bismarck surrounded by his loved ones after a courageous battle with ALS. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, Frank's life was marked by love, laughter, and a deep connection to the outdoors.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00PM, Thursday, May 9th, at Parkway...

Connie Gerrity

Connie Gerrity

May 2, 2024

Connie Gerrity passed away peacefully at home in the presence of her husband and family after a short battle with brain cancer.

Connie Marie Gerrity (Briggs) was born April 20, 1949 in Williston, ND to Arthur and Phyllis Briggs. She attended Williston High School. She met love of her life when she was 16 while working at Keenan’s Drive-In. They would...

Tom Orchard

Tom Orchard

May 1, 2024

Thomas Frederick Orchard, Jr. passed away on May 1, 2024 at St. Alexius Hospital in Bismarck, North Dakota. 

A memorial service will be held at 11:00AM, Friday, May. 10 at St. George's Episcopal Church, 601 N 4th St, Bismarck, with the Rev. Steve Sathre officiating.

Tom was born on June 1, 1957 to Ruth (née Kracke) and Thomas Orchard, Sr. as the...

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