Obituaries

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...

Wayne Huber

Wayne Huber

Apr 30, 2024

Wayne Huber, age 74, passed on to our Heavenly Father at Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons, 1919 Quentin Street, Aurora, CO on April 30, 2024. He was the ninth child of the late Reuben and Agatha (Gillig) Huber. 

A memorial service will be held at 10:00AM, May 24 at House of Prayer Lutheran Church, 1470 S Washington St. 

Visitation will be...

Mary Jane Herr

Mary Jane Herr

Apr 29, 2024

Mary Jane Herr, 93, passed away peacefully in her home at Edgewood Village Bismarck on Monday, April 29, 2024. 

At Mary Jane's request, there will be no services. Cremation has taken place. 

Interment in the McClusky Cemetery will follow at a later date. 

Mary Jane was born the third of four children, on August 17, 1930, to A. N. Nichols and Gladys R....

Clendora Ternes

Clendora Ternes

Apr 29, 2024

Clendora “Connie” Ternes, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, auntie, and friend, peacefully departed this life, her spirit now at rest, on Monday, April 29th, 2024.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, May 8, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. Visitation will be held from 6:00-7:00 PM, Tuesday, May 7, at Parkway Funeral Service. A prayer...

Abigail Carry Mocassin

Abigail Carry Mocassin

Apr 28, 2024

Abigail “Abby” Carry Mocassin sadly passed away on April 28th 2024, at the age of 26 due to her journey with cancer.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00AM, Friday May 3 at Heritage Church, 500 Remington Ave, Bismarck, ND 58503.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00PM, Thursday, May 2 at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck. 

Interment at...

Bryan Thomas

Bryan Thomas

Apr 25, 2024

Bryan Thomas, 38, Bismarck, passed away April 25, 2024. 

A memorial service to honor Bryan’s beautiful soul will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 7 at House of Prayer, Bismarck. Family will greet guests one hour prior at the church.

Bryan was born on August 21, 1985 to Rayne (Duppong) and Allan Thomas in Bismarck. He was raised and educated in Bismarck,...

Glenn Zahn

Glenn Zahn

Apr 24, 2024

Glenn Joseph Zahn, 75, passed away on April 24, 2024. 

A funeral service will be held at 12:00 PM, Thursday, May 2, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. 

Burial will be held at 2:00 PM at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan. 

Glenn was born on January 26, 1949 in Bismarck, ND, the son of Walter and Dorothy Zahn. 

He graduated from...

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