Obituaries

David Jenkins

David Jenkins

Aug 7, 2024

David Edward Jenkins, 86, of Wilton ND died peacefully in his sleep at Sanford Hospital in Bismarck ND on August 7, 2024, after a very long battle with cancer. His family was with him throughout this last hospital stay. 

As per his wishes, there will be no funeral.

A Celebration of his Life will be held 12:00-2:00 PM, Wednesday, Aug. 14, at...

Lois "Babe" Scherr

Lois "Babe" Scherr

Aug 7, 2024

Lois “Babe” Scherr, 86, peacefully passed away Wednesday August 7, 2024, at her Edgewood Memory Care home in Mandan, ND, after a long battle with dementia.

Lois Brown was born March 31, 1938, in Napoleon, the second daughter of Walter and Freida Brown. She grew up in Napoleon and met the love of her life, George Scherr, in junior high. They...

Gary Earl Olmsted

Gary Earl Olmsted

Aug 7, 2024

Gary E. Olmsted, 76, of Mandan, North Dakota passed away on Wednesday, August 7th, 2024 following a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, Aug. 13, at First Lutheran Church, 408 9th St. NW, Mandan, with Pastor Phil Leer officiating. A reception will follow the service at the Mandan Eagles Club, 1400 Collins...

Leo M. Rudnick

Leo M. Rudnick

Aug 5, 2024

Leo Rudnick, 92, Bismarck, passed away on August 5, 2024.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, Aug. 9, at Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, 520 Raymond St, Bismarck.

Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM, with a rosary vigil starting at 7:00 PM, Thursday, Aug. 8 at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck.

Interment will be...

Isabel Babel

Isabel Babel

Aug 4, 2024

Isabel Babel, 89, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2024.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00am, with a rosary starting at 10:30am, Monday, August 12, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck.

Interment at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery.

Isabel was born on June 26, 1935, at the family farm in Shields, North Dakota to Philip and Teresa (Zimmerman) Ehli. She...

Robert "Bob" Schulz

Robert "Bob" Schulz

Aug 1, 2024

Bob (Robert) John Schulz, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed peacefully in his sleep on August 1, 2024, at the age of 69.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at House of Prayer Lutheran Church, 1470 S Washington St., Bismarck. A livestream of the service will be available on this website. 

Visitation will be...

Darlene Johnson

Darlene Johnson

Aug 1, 2024

Darlene Inga Johnson, 86, passed away on August 1, 2024. 

A memorial service will be held at 10 AM, Monday, August 5, at Touchmark on West Century, 1000 W Century, Bismarck.

Burial will be held at the Dazey Cemetery, Dazey, ND.

Darlene was born on April 8, 1938, to Donald and Dorothy Anderson. She grew up on a farm near Dazey, ND, where...

Ethel M. Fears

Ethel M. Fears

Jul 30, 2024

Ethel M. Fears, 81, Bismarck, ND, formerly of Pierre, SD, passed away on July 30, 2024 in Bismarck surrounded by family. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 2302 E Divide Ave, Bismarck.

Ethel spent her life as a devoted mother and grandmother. She cherished her time volunteering in her community and was...

Tony and Sterling Schaffner

Tony and Sterling Schaffner

Jul 29, 2024

Funeral services will be held for Tony and Sterling at 11:00 AM, Monday, Aug. 5, 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)

Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM, Sunday, Aug. 4, at Trinity Lutheran Church. A prayer service will begin...

Fred Meyers

Fred Meyers

Jul 29, 2024

Fred Henry Meyers, 79, passed away peacefully at Sanford Hospital, Bismarck on July 29, 2024.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30am, Saturday, August 3 at First Lutheran Church, 800 N 7th St. Bismarck, with the Rev. Allen Wagner officiating. To view the service livestream, click this link https://www.youtube.com/live/v9cL31FI4uE. 

Visitation will be held from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, with a prayer service starting...

Janice Wild

Janice Wild

Jul 29, 2024

Janice Marie Wild, 81, Bismarck, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 29, 2024 in Bismarck, ND.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, August 2, at Corpus Christi Church, 1919 N 2nd, St, Bismarck. To view the service livestream, click this link Corpus Christi - YouTube 

Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM, Thursday, August 1, at Eastgate...

Mary Ann Foss

Mary Ann Foss

Jul 28, 2024

Mary Ann Foss (née Schwartz) passed away peacefully at home in Bismarck, North Dakota, on July 28, 2024, at the age of 79, after a courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Born on March 14, 1945, in Mott, ND, she was the cherished daughter of the late Spencer and Eleanor (née Thompson) Schwartz. Growing up on the family farm with her...

Dave Walth

Dave Walth

Jul 27, 2024

Dave Walth, 53, Bismarck, passed away July 27, 2024 of an unexpected cardiac event. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 5 at GracePoint Church, 205 43rd Ave NE, Bismarck.  

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m.

David James...

Doyle Duane Klimpel

Doyle Duane Klimpel

Jul 27, 2024

Doyle Duane Klimpel passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 27, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. 

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, August 3, at Open Door Baptist Church, 924 N 11th St, Bismarck. 

Doyle was born July 29, 1940, to Clifford and Bernice (Irwin) Klimpel of rural Sawyer, ND. He was raised on their family farm, tending...

Ellen Swendsen

Ellen Swendsen

Jul 27, 2024

Sarah Ellen Swendsen, 98, went to heaven on July 27, 2024, after residing at Baptist Health. 

A burial will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, August 5, 2024, at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery.

Sarah, also known as Ellen, was born on November 26, 1925, in McClusky, ND to Thomas Henry and Bertha (Abel) Turnbull. Ellen grew up in McClusky and attended...

Linda Simons

Linda Simons

Jul 26, 2024

Linda Simons (Kraft), 72, passed away July 26, 2024, at CHI St. Alexius Hospital in Bismarck, surrounded by her family and friends. 

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday, August 2, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. 

Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM, Thursday, August 1, at Parkway Funeral Service. A prayer service will begin at 7:00...

Frances Lois Dwelle

Frances Lois Dwelle

Jul 24, 2024

After sharing life together for 56 years, Fran Dwelle left her husband on July 24, 2024. Her departure had been delayed many times over three decades for his sake and that of their daughters. But at last, the call to come Home could be put on hold no longer, and she bid those she loved farewell…for a while. The grief...

Ramona F. Larson

Ramona F. Larson

Jul 24, 2024

While holding her daughter's hand, Ramona "Moni" Faye Larson left this earth for her eternal home on Wednesday, July 24th.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00AM, Tuesday, July 30 at Lutheran Church of the Cross, 1004 E Highland Acres Rd, Bismarck. Visitation will be held an hour before the service begins.

Interment at Black Butte Cemetery, Regent, North Dakota.

Ramona Monke...

Donald Walz

Donald Walz

Jul 23, 2024

Don Walz, 86, of Bismarck passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2024 of Lewy Body Dementia.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, July 29, at McCabe United Methodist Church, 1030 N 6th St, Bismarck. To view the service livestream, click this link McCabe Church ND - YouTube

Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM, Sunday, July 28, at Parkway Funeral...

Tyson C. Hodge

Tyson C. Hodge

Jul 21, 2024

Tyson C. Hodge, 47, of Mead, Colorado, passed away unexpectedly during his beloved annual motorcycle ride. As always, he was on a great adventure to experience all the wonders the outdoors has to offer.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, Aug. 1, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. 

From birth, Tyson seemed too big...

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