Obituaries

William Leier

William Leier

Jan 21, 2024

William "Bill" Leier has left us for his well-earned heavenly home on January 21, 2024. He was 92 amazing years old and passed while in Weslaco, Texas, his favorite winter home. Cremation has taken place.

Mass of Christian burial will be held Friday, February 9th, 2024 at 10:00 am at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 1919 N, 2nd St, Bismarck.

Visitation will be...

Valentine Vetter

Valentine Vetter

Jan 21, 2024

Valentine Vetter, 91, Bismarck, died on January 21, 2024 at St. Vincent's Care Center.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00AM, Monday, January, 29 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 1919 N 2nd St, Bismarck. 

Visitation will be held from 1:00PM to 3:00PM, with a rosary/vigil service starting at 3:00PM, Sunday, January 28 at Eastgate Funeral Service, 2302 E. Divide...

Marla Torgerson

Marla Torgerson

Jan 20, 2024

Join us on Monday, January 29, at 11:00 AM, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 2302 E Divide Ave, Bismarck, for a Memorial Service honoring the life of Marla Torgerson. Marla was born in Devils Lake to Marlin & Mary Torgerson on November 7th, 1964. The family moved to Canada, where Marla attended first grade. She decided school wasn’t any fun, so she...

Clifford Dobitz

Clifford Dobitz

Jan 20, 2024

Clifford Peter Dobitz, 81, passed away with family by his side on January 20, 2024 at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale, Minnesota. 

A Time of Gathering will be held from 10:00-11:30 AM, Friday, Feb. 2, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 2302 E Divide Ave, Bismarck. 

Burial will be held at 12:00 PM at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan. 

Cliff was born to John...

Emmy Wolf

Emmy Wolf

Jan 19, 2024

On January 19, 2024, Emmabelle “Emmy” Wolf, peacefully took her last breath here on earth and entered her forever home in Heaven into the loving arms of Jesus. She was 94 years old.

A funeral service will be at 1:00 pm, Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 2302 E. Divide Ave., Bismarck.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the...

David A. Hellman

David A. Hellman

Jan 18, 2024

David A. Hellman, 62, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on January 18, 2024 after a very courageous fight with cancer. He was cremated in MN and will be brought home to Bismarck for a celebration of life on Fri, Jan 26 from 6-8 pm at Parkway Funeral Home, 2330 Tyler Prkwy and a funeral mass on Sat, Jan...

Alice Eckroth

Alice Eckroth

Jan 18, 2024

Alice Eckroth, 82, of Bismarck, ND passed away peacefully in her home on January 18th, 2024. Alice was a loving, caring, and thoughtful mother, spouse, sister, friend, and grandparent who enjoyed working on crafts and playing cards with friends and family. 

Alice was born in Hazelton, ND on April 30th, 1941 to Joseph and Barbara Landsberger. She was the third child...

Darlene N. Holznagel

Darlene N. Holznagel

Jan 18, 2024

Darlene Nanette Holznagel, passed away on January 18, 2024 at the age of 65, surrounded by family at their home in Bismarck, after a valiant battle with ovarian cancer.

Darlene was born on November 19, 1958 to Theodore and Irene (Franklund) Thorson. She received her education in the Wing area and proudly graduated from Wing High School in 1977.

 It was during...

Ronald Klein

Ronald Klein

Jan 17, 2024

Ronald “Ron” Klein, age 67, retired pastor, and insurance agent passed away on January 17, 2024.  

A memorial service will be held at 10:00AM with a time of sharing to follow at 10:30AM, Saturday, January 27 at Bismarck Community Church, 1917 Michigan Ave, Bismarck. Come with stories to share! 

Raised in Mott, ND, Ron graduated from Bismarck High, Minot State University,...

Donald Lucas

Donald Lucas

Jan 16, 2024

Donald Lucas, 93, Bismarck, passed away on January 16, 2024. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 24 at Church of St. Mary, 806 E Broadway Ave, Bismarck.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at Eastgate Funeral Service, 2302 E Divide Ave, Bismarck. A rosary/vigil service will begin at 6 p.m.

Burial will...

William David Ternes

William David Ternes

Jan 16, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of William "Billy" Ternes, 58, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, and brother. Billy peacefully departed this world on January 16, 2024, surrounded by his cherished family at his side.A funeral service will be held at 11:00AM, Wednesday, January 24 at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck.Visitation will be...

Gerald Wolf

Gerald Wolf

Jan 16, 2024

Gerald F Wolf, formerly of Rugby-Orrin area passed on Jan 16, 2024 at Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center with his wife by his side. He was 80 years old. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30AM, Tuesday, January 23 at Ascension Catholic Church, 1825 S. 3rd St, Bismarck. 

Family will greet guests from 5:00PM-7:00PM and a rosary/vigil service will...

Carie M. Eman

Carie M. Eman

Jan 16, 2024

Carie M. Eman entered eternal life at Sunset, Mandan, with family and a close friend at her bedside on January 16, 2024. 

Mass of Christian Burial will be 12:30 PM, Tuesday, January 23 at Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, 519 Raymond St, Bismarck.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 - 7:00 PM, Monday, January 22 at Eastgate Funeral Service, 2302 E Divide...

Edward Barth

Edward Barth

Jan 15, 2024

Edward Barth, formerly from Glen Ullin, passed away on January 15th at Miller Pointe in Mandan.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00AM, Friday, January 19 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 204 E Ash Ave, Glen Ullin, ND.

Visitation will be held from  5:00 PM to 7:00PM,  with a rosary/vigil service starting at 7:00PM, Thursday, January 18...

Kelsy Cleveland

Kelsy Cleveland

Jan 14, 2024

Kelsy Kristine Cleveland, 32, Carson, formerly of Bismarck, died unexpectedly of natural causes on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at her home.

A funeral will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at The Bridge, 929 N 14th St, Bismarck.

The visitation will take place on Tuesday from 5-7 pm at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck.

Kelsy was born...

Phyllis "Pat" Lauber

Phyllis "Pat" Lauber

Jan 14, 2024

Phyllis “Pat” Lauber, 90, Fargo, formerly of Mandan, passed away January 14, 2024. Mass of Christian burial will be held 11:30 a.m. Monday, January 22 at Christ the King, 505 10th Ave NW, Mandan.

Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. A rosary/vigil service will begin at 4 p.m.

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Marvin V. Schock

Marvin V. Schock

Jan 14, 2024

Marvin Vernon Schock, 80, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at Baptist Rehab in Bismarck.

A memorial service honoring Marvin's life will be held at 11:00 am, CST on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 106 Osage Ave, Bismarck.

A service livestream will be available on Good Shepherd Lutheran Church's YouTube page available here:      ...

Kathleen Johnson

Kathleen Johnson

Jan 13, 2024

To view the service livestream use this link: https://gpchurch.online.church/ 

Kathleen Johnson, formerly of Mott, ND, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister passed away on January 13, 2024, at the age of 75 in Bismarck, ND, after a courageous year of battling cancer. She was born in Jamestown, ND, on November 24, 1948, to her loving parents Edward and Esther Borth.

Kathleen...

Corey A. Ebach

Corey A. Ebach

Jan 13, 2024

Corey Allen Ebach, 42, Bismarck, departed this life on January 13, 2024. He was a beloved son, father, fiancé, brother, uncle, nephew and friend. He passed away unexpectantly in his home. Corey lived a life filled with passion, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to his loved ones.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday, January...

Aurora Rose Sayler

Aurora Rose Sayler

Jan 12, 2024

Aurora Rose Sayler was born at 21 weeks late in the evening on January 12, 2024. Although she was only on this earth for an hour and thirteen minutes, she made the biggest impact on everyone around her.

On January 8th, at a routine appointment, her mom and dad (Lexi and Collin Sayler) realized their firstborn would come to this...