Obituaries

Lorraine Steckler

Lorraine Steckler

Feb 11, 2025

Lorraine Catherine Steckler, 94, Bismarck, formerly Wilton, passed away on Feb. 11, 2025. 

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM, Friday, May 23, 2025, at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 1919 N 2nd St, Bismarck, ND. 

Visitation will be held from 6:00 - 7:00 PM, Thursday, May 22, 2025 at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck. A rosary/vigil will be start...

Geraldine F. Gader

Geraldine F. Gader

Feb 11, 2025

Geraldine Francis Gader (Garland), age 97, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2025, at Miller Pointe Senior Living in Mandan, ND.

Geraldine, affectionately known as Geri, was born on October 12th, 1927, to Frank and Ethel (Andrews) Garland in Carrington, ND. After graduating from Carrington High School, she dedicated herself to a career in office management and was involved in her...

Veronica Jahner

Veronica Jahner

Feb 10, 2025

Veronica “Sis” Jahner passed away peacefully on February 10, 2025, in Bismarck, N.D., at the age of 103, at the Baptist Care Center.

Visitation will be held from 2:00-5:00 PM, Sunday, Feb. 23, with a rosary starting at 3:00 PM, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 2302 E Divide Ave, Bismarck. 

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, Feb. 24,...

Terry Dockter

Terry Dockter

Feb 10, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Terry Dockter, who left us on February 10, 2025. Terry had an unforgettable, infectious laugh that brought a smile to those around him. He had a way of making everyone feel heard by offering a listening ear when you needed it most. Terry is remembered by his quick wit...

Jade C. (Emter) Unruh

Jade C. (Emter) Unruh

Feb 9, 2025

Jade Cordella (Emter) Unruh, 39, passed away unexpectedly at home on February 9, 2025. 

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, February 17 at Bismarck Baptist Church, 2211 Laforest Ave, Bismarck, ND. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. A luncheon will follow afterward with a time to share memories of Jade. 

Burial will...

Gerald Schauer

Gerald Schauer

Feb 9, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce Gerald Schauer's unexpected passing on February 9, 2025, in Oklahoma City, OK, at the age of 74. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, Feb. 25, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck, where we will share stories, raise a glass...

Ronald W. Marchus

Ronald W. Marchus

Feb 9, 2025

Ronald Marchus, 80, the son of Arthur and Helen (Hanson) Marchus, Bismarck, died peacefully surrounded by family in his home on February, 9th, 2025.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, February 14th at Eastgate Funeral Service, 2302 E. Divide Ave, with Father Keith Streifel officiating. Burial will be held at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Bismarck.

Ronald Marchus was...

Gary Herman

Gary Herman

Feb 8, 2025

Gary Herman, loving husband and father, was called to be with the Lord Saturday February 8th at Missouri Slop care facility in Bismarck after a short illness.

Private family services will be held at a later date. 

Gary was born October 11th 1957, to Forest and Hilda Herman of New Salem where he graduated high school. He had a great love for...

James "Jim" K. Gebhardt

James "Jim" K. Gebhardt

Feb 7, 2025

James "Jim" Gebhardt, 47, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025, in Rochester, MN. 

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1:00 PM on Friday, February 14, 2025 at Pro-Cathedral of St. Mary's Catholic Church, 825 E. Broadway Ave, Bismarck.  Visitation will be on Thursday from 5-7:00 PM at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck, with a prayer service starting...

Marni Heinle

Marni Heinle

Feb 7, 2025

Marni Jo Heinle, 46, passed away at home on February 7, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones in Bismarck, ND, after enduring a tough battle from liver and kidney failure.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, Feb. 18, at McCabe United Methodist Church,1030 N 6th St, Bismarck. A service livestream will be available on the...

Dorothy Broadwell

Dorothy Broadwell

Feb 7, 2025

The world lost a light February 7th, 2025, Dorothy Broadwell, 84, passed at her home at Edgewood on Dominion Bismarck ND. She was on Hospice and wanted to be at her home with her family and friends. She left behind many close and amazing friends with her passing and will be greatly missed.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00pm,...

Lillian G. (Wick) Gunsch

Lillian G. (Wick) Gunsch

Feb 6, 2025

Lillian G. (Wick) Gunsch, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2025 in Bismarck.

Her service livestream will be available at the following link: https://inspirefamily.churchcenter.com/pages/watch-now

A funeral service will be held at 12:00pm, Tuesday, February 11, at Inspire Family Fellowship, 523 N 21st St, Bismarck.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00pm, Monday, February 10 at Eastgate Funeral Service, 2302 E Divide Ave,...

Fran Ely

Fran Ely

Feb 5, 2025

Francis L. Ely passed away on February 5, 2025, at a Bismarck hospital.

A private family service will be held at Parkway Funeral Home, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck, on Friday, February 28. The public is invited to share memories of Fran at a visitation following the service from 5:00-7:00 PM. 

Fran was born on June 20,1934 to Albert and Alice (Rockey) Ely....

Janice Nilsen

Janice Nilsen

Feb 5, 2025

Janice Marie Nilsen of Hannaford, ND passed away on February 5, 2025.

Funeral Services will be held at a later date.

Janice was born on May 31, 1940 in Valley City, ND to Leth and Edna (Nelson) Anderson. She was raised on her family's farm near Eastedge, ND. Janice was a graduate of Nome High School and carried the pride of her...

Delvin D. Westby Sr.

Delvin D. Westby Sr.

Feb 5, 2025

Delvin (Del) Westby, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away February 5, 2025, surrounded by family.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00pm, Saturday, February 15, 2025 at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. Family will greet visitors one hour prior to the service. 

Born on January 15, 1937, to Arthur and Laura (Skardet) Westby, Delvin grew up...

Carol Steichen

Carol Steichen

Feb 5, 2025

Carol Ann (Biegler) Steichen, 70 of Tuttle, ND, passed away in her home on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 after a long battle of health challenges. 

A funeral service will be held at 11:00am, Tuesday February 11th, at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 318 2nd Street SW, Steele, ND followed by fellowship at Pfiefers 510 7th Street NW, Steele, ND. 

Visitation will...

Dr. Harold J. Miller

Dr. Harold J. Miller

Feb 5, 2025

Dr. Harold J. Miller, 95, passed away on February 5, 2025.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 4:00 pm on Monday, February 10 at Our Lady of Annunciation Chapel in the Benedictine Center for Servant Leadership at the University of Mary with Monsignor James Shea officiating. There will be no viewing as cremation has taken place.

Harold was born...

Clarence "Kelly" Carlson

Clarence "Kelly" Carlson

Feb 4, 2025

Clarence (Kelly) Carlson passed away Feb. 4, 2025. He was born Feb. 5, 1931, in Cloquet, MN.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00am, Saturday, March 29 at Faith Lutheran Church, 1402 E Ave C, Bismarck.

To view the service livestream, click this link Faith Lutheran Church - Bismarck, ND | Bismarck ND | Facebook

Visitation will be held from 5:00pm to...

Roberta K. Mitzel

Roberta K. Mitzel

Feb 4, 2025

Roberta K. Mitzel (Bobbi), Bismarck, passed peacefully into our Lord’s Kingdom on Feb. 4, 2025. She was 79 years of age.

Mass of Christian burial will be held at 1:00 PM, Thursday, Feb. 13, at Ascension Catholic Church, 1825 S 3rd St, Bismarck, followed by a luncheon. 

Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM, Wednesday, Feb. 12, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330...

Carol Olsen

Carol Olsen

Feb 4, 2025

Carol M. Olsen, 75, of Bismarck, passed away on February 4, 2025, at Edgewood Assisted Living, surrounded by her family. 

Carol was born in New England, North Dakota, to the late Frank and Viola Heick. She graduated from New England St. Mary High School. Carol was a stay-at-home mom and returned to work as an Optician until her retirement. She enjoyed...

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