Obituaries
Janet A von Ruden
Oct 20, 2016
The angels are dancing! We would like you all to know that Janet’s work here is done. She received a totally unexpected call that turned out to be an invitation she simply couldn’t refuse. She was called to join a party thrown by the angels where she has become one with them. Her new adventure takes her to a wonderful...
Patricia A Bender
Oct 20, 2016
Patricia “Pat” Bender, 64, Mandan, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2016, at her home surrounded by her loving family due to complications from PSP (a form of Parkinson’s.) Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am Wednesday, October 26, at Spirit of Life Catholic Church, Mandan. Burial will be held at 12:00 noon Wednesday at the ND...
Jerry Karlstad
Oct 19, 2016
Jerry Karlstad, 72, Mandan, died October 19, 2016, at Sanford Care Center off Collins, Mandan. Services will be held at 10:30 am Saturday, October 22, at Messiah Lutheran Church, 1020 Boundary St NW, Mandan, with Rev. Mark Drews officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Friday, October 21, at Eastgate Funeral Service, Bismarck. Visitation will continue...
Marcella A. Spitzbarth
Oct 18, 2016
Marcella “Marcy” A. Spitzbarth, 91, Bismarck, died October 18, 2016, at Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center, Bismarck. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm Friday, October 21, 2016, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 2302 E Divide Ave, Bismarck with Father Terry Wipf officiating. Burial will be held in Arlington National Cemetery, VA, next to her husband at a later...
Nylee DiMeo
Oct 18, 2016
Nylee DiMeo, 49, died October 18, 2016, after a two year battle with breast cancer at CHI St. Alexius Health, Bismarck. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm Friday, October 21, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck, with Pastor Jeff Olson officiating. Burial will be held at Fairview Cemetery, Bismarck. Nylee was born June 26, 1967,...
Richard "Mr. Lister" Olson
Oct 18, 2016
Richard (Dick) Darrell Olson, 81, peacefully entered eternal life on Oct. 18, 2016, with his beloved wife of 60 years at his side, at CHI St. Alexius Health. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:00 am Monday, Oct. 24 at Church of Corpus Christi, 1919 N 2nd St., Bismarck, with Rev. Paul Becker officiating, followed by lunch and...
Sheila L Klecker
Oct 17, 2016
Sheila Lee Klecker, 78, Bismarck, N.D., passed away peacefully Oct. 17, 2016, surrounded by love and kindness at the Sanford Health Sunset Drive Continuing Care facility in Mandan after fighting an aggressive form of ovarian cancer. A memorial service will be held at 4:00 pm Monday, October 24, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck, with Rev. Marv Mutzenberger...
Jaide Tosseth
Oct 16, 2016
Jaide Tosseth, 14, went to join our Heavenly Father on October 16, 2016, after a tragic accident. Services will be held at 2:00pm on Friday, October 21, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 502 4th St., Bismarck. Visitation will be held from 5:00pm – 7:00pm Thursday, October 20 at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck, where a prayer service and sharing...
Delia "Dee" Hammel
Oct 16, 2016
Delia “Dee” Hammel, 97, passed away October 16, 2016 at the Touchmark Retirement Community in Bismarck. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 pm Thursday, October 20, at Church of Corpus Christi, 1919 N 2nd St., Bismarck, with Rev. Paul Becker officiating. Burial will be held at Fairview Cemetery, Bismarck. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm – 7:00...
Justine "Tina" Woodward
Oct 15, 2016
Justine “Tina” Woodward, 90, Bismarck, passed away October 15, 2016, at home in Bismarck. Cremation has taken place and burial has taken place at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan. Justine was born November 2, 1925, in Murphy, NC, to Fred and Coy Johnson. She graduated from Murphy High School and attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill....
Alvin L. Jacobson
Oct 15, 2016
Alvin L. Jacobson, 83, Bismarck, formerly of Williston, died October 15, 2016, at CHI St. Alexius Health Bismarck after a long battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 10:00 AM at Zion Lutheran Church in Bismarck with Rev. Thomas R. Marcis, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from...
Elbie J. Matthiesen
Oct 14, 2016
Elbie J. Matthiesen, 96, Bismarck, died October 14, 2016, at Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center in Bismarck. A private family service will be held. There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Elbie is survived by her daughter, Judy (Brad) Charnholm; five grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Delores Murrey; and one brother, Jerry Murrey. She was...
Dr. Gordon Stork
Oct 14, 2016
Dr. Gordon Stork, 55, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 14, 2016. Services will be held at 10:30 am Saturday, October 22, at Century Baptist Church, 205 Colt Ave., Bismarck. Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Friday, October 21, at Century Baptist Church, where a prayer service will begin at 7:00 pm....
Thomas Malkmus
Oct 12, 2016
Thomas Malkmus, 81, Bismarck, died October 12, 2016, surrounded by his family and friends. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm Sunday, October 16, at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 1143 N 26th St., Bismarck, with Rev. Nadine Lehr officiating. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place. Tom was born July 24, 1935, in Dayton, OH,...
Ruth Ann Eichele
Oct 12, 2016
Ruth Ann Eichele entered into her heavenly home on Wednesday, October12, 2016, following a short illness. Ruth’s funeral will be Monday October 17 at 2:00 pm at Grace Lutheran Church, Driscoll ND. Visitation will be held Saturday, October 15, starting at 5:30 pm at Eastgate Funeral Service, 2302 E. Divide Ave., Bismarck, where a prayer service will begin at 6:30...
Donald L Eman
Oct 10, 2016
Donald L. Eman, 83, Bismarck, went to Heaven on October 10, 2016. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 am Monday, October 17, at Bethel Lutheran Church, 615 E Turnpike Ave., Bismarck, with Rev. Lester Wolfgram officiating. Cremation has taken place. Donald was born in Coleharbor on May 7, 1933, to Fred and Lydia Eman. He graduated from Underwood...
Mary Bailey
Oct 10, 2016
Mary Bailey, 41, Mandan, died October 10, 2016, at Sanford Health, Bismarck. Services will be held at 1:00 pm Monday, October 17, at Zion Lutheran Church, 413 Avenue D East, Bismarck, with Rev. Thomas R. Marcis, Jr., officiating. Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery, Bismarck. Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Sunday, October 16, at Eastgate...
Melvin Joseph Gertz
Oct 9, 2016
October 9, 2016 marked the passing of one of the few remaining veterans of WWII. Melvin Joseph Gertz, 99, passed away at his home in Steele, ND. A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, October 15th at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Steele, with Rev. Jake DeBoer officiating. Burial will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery, Steele....
Chester Giese
Oct 8, 2016
Chester Giese, 86, Steele, died October 8, 2016, at CHI St. Alexius Health, Bismarck. Services will be held at 11:00 am Friday, October 14, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Steele, ND. Burial will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery, Steele. Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm Thursday, October 13, at Eastgate-Steele Memorial Chapel where a prayer service...
Janet G Hummel
Oct 7, 2016
Janet Grace Hummel, Bismarck, ND, was called home to be with Jesus on October 7, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. Janet suffered from lupus for many years and battled cancer the past seven months. Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, October 12, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck, ND, with Reverend Bob Thune...