Obituaries

Stanley Halling

Stanley Halling

May 10, 2023

Stanley “Stan” D. Halling, 86, Bismarck, passed away in the hospital May 10, 2023 from pancreatic cancer.  A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, May 18 at First Presbyterian Church, 214 E Thayer, Bismarck. Family will greet guests one hour prior at the church. 

Stanley was born to Lewis and Dora (Dressen) Halling in Rugby. He grew up on the family farm...

Kenadi Zappone

Kenadi Zappone

May 10, 2023

Our precious angel, Kenadi (age 6), beloved daughter of Brittany and Step-Father Matt Erdman, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 after a life-long battle with epilepsy and other complications from TBI. She leaves behind her dear brother Kohner and countless memories of her beautiful smile, quirky sense of humor and contagious laugh.

A memorial service will be held...

Carol Wald

Carol Wald

May 10, 2023

Carol Wald, 76, gained her angel wings suddenly on May 10, 2023.

A funeral service will be held 10:30 AM, Monday, May 15, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck.

Visitation will be held from 6:00-7:00 PM, Sunday, May 14, at Parkway Funeral Service. A rosary/vigil will begin at 7:00 PM.

Carol was born on March 30, 1947,...

Terry Olschlager

Terry Olschlager

May 9, 2023

Terry Wayne Olschlager, 72, Bismarck, ND, passed away on May 9, 2023, after a two-year battle with glioblastoma. Terry was born on January 15, 1951, in Harvey, ND, to Walter and Joyce (Albrecht) Olschlager. He attended St. Anna (a one-room schoolhouse) in Wells County, Fessenden Grade School, and Fessenden High School. He graduated from Minot State University in 1973 with...

Barbara Holwegner

Barbara Holwegner

May 8, 2023

Barbara (Barb) Jo Holwegner entered into the loving arms of Jesus on May 8, 2023. 

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, May 26, at Faith Lutheran Church, 1402 E Ave C, Bismarck.

Family will begin greeting guests one hour prior to the service.

Interment will beheld at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Bismarck.

Barb was...

Robert Mazurek Sr.

Robert Mazurek Sr.

May 8, 2023

Robert “Bob” John Mazurek, Sr. went to heaven May 8, 2023.

A funeral service will be held to celebrate his life at 10:30 a.m., Friday, May 12 at Eastgate Funeral Service, 2302 E. Divide Ave, Bismarck.

Interment will be at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery immediately following the service.

Bob was born on May 10,1930 in Ardoch, North Dakota to...

Ida Schmitt

Ida Schmitt

May 7, 2023

Ida Schmitt, 96, died May 7, 2023.

A service livesteam will be available on Good Shepherd Lutheran Church's YouTube page available here:        https://www.youtube.com/@GoodShepherdLutheranChurch

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM, Monday, June 5, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 106 Osage Ave, Bismarck.

Visitation will be held from 5:00-6:30 PM, Sunday, June 4, at Parkway...

Sharon Zander

Sharon Zander

May 6, 2023

Sharon Ann Zander, 82, died peacefully on May 6, 2023 at CHI St. Alexius surrounded by her loving children.

Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, May 11, at Corpus Christi Church, 1919 N 2nd St., Bismarck.

Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM, Wednesday, May 10, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 2302 E Divide Ave, Bismarck....

Joan Durow

Joan Durow

May 5, 2023

Joan Durow, 86, passed away on May 5, 2023, at Ecumen Centennial House in Apple Valley, MN, from natural causes.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at the SouthCross Community Church, Burnsville, MN, with visitation one hour prior to the service.  White Funeral Home, Apple Valley, MN, is serving the family.

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Roberta Green

Roberta Green

May 5, 2023

Roberta Lillian Green (Bobbe), 94 of Bismarck passed away peacefully May 5, 2023. Bobbe was born June 30, 1928, to Clarence and Josephine Stebbins, in Sioux City, Iowa.  After completing High School in Sioux City, she met and married Joseph Peterson, together they raised 3 children.  Joe pre-deceased Bobbe in 1980.Bobbe remarried on September 17, 1998, to Richard Green.  She...

Willis E. Potratz

Willis E. Potratz

May 5, 2023

Willis Everette Potratz was called home to be with our Lord on May 5, 2023 at the age of 99.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00AM, Friday, June 2 at Century Baptist Church, 205 Colt Ave, Bismarck. Visitation will begin an hour before the service starts.

Pastor Willis Potratz was born near Sumner, Iowa to Albert and...

Jeanette Swanson

Jeanette Swanson

May 5, 2023

Jeanette (Jean) Hazel Swanson, 92, Bismarck, had a date with Jesus on May 5, 2023. When he picked her up, he told her “Well done, good and faithful servant.”

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Thursday, May 11, at Zion Lutheran Church, 1020 N. Main St., Tioga, ND with interment at United Cemetery, Tioga, ND.

Visitation will...

LaVonne Hultin

LaVonne Hultin

May 4, 2023

LaVonne Hultin passed away peacefully at her home in Bismarck, ND, on May 4, 2023. 

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, June 1, at Lutheran Church of the Cross, 1004 E Highland Acres, Bismarck.

A luncheon will follow the memorial service.

Burial will be held at Fairview Cemetery, Bismarck.

LaVonne was born in Britton, SD,...

Mary L. Boyer

Mary L. Boyer

May 4, 2023

Mary L. Boyer, 73,  passed away peacefully on May 4, 2023 at Miller Pointe, surrounded by family.A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, May 10 at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck. Mary had an indelible love for puppies and wine. We invite you to celebrate Mary  during a time of remembrance from 5:00 to 7:00...

Bernice Steinke

Bernice Steinke

May 2, 2023

Bernice (Tweed) Steinke, 97, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2023, in Bismarck.

Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, June 9th, 2023, at the Lutheran Church of the Cross, 1004 E. Highland Acres Rd, Bismarck, to be followed by interment at 4:30 pm at Gethsemane Church Cemetery, rural...

Bernadine Bush

Bernadine Bush

May 2, 2023

Bernadine Bush, 83, passed away May 2, 2023.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, May 6, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck.

Bernadine “Bernie” May Bush was born March 24, 1940, to John and Bernadine Antich in Joliet, Illinois. She married Glen Bush in 1962. She was the youngest of five siblings...

Dave Richter

Dave Richter

May 1, 2023

Dave Richter, 69, Bismarck, passed away in his home on May 1, 2023 surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.

A celebration of life will be held at 1:30 p.m., Friday, May 5th at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck. Fellowship will take place following services.

Dave was born February 5, 1954 in Linton, North...

Geneva Schnell

Geneva Schnell

Apr 29, 2023

Geneva Schnell left her earthly life to be with her maker on April 29, 2023. She died peacefully at her home in Bismarck at age 99.

Visitation will be at the Edgewood Village Chapel 3124 Colorado Ln, Bismarck from 5:30PM - 6:30PM on Friday, May 26. A vigil/prayer service will begin at 6:30 PM.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00...

Marian Barbie

Marian Barbie

Apr 27, 2023

Marian Barbie, 95, Bismarck, passed away on April 27, 2023.

A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 9, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck. 

A reception will follow, with interment at Menoken Cemetery.  

Marian was born November 14, 1927, in Bismarck, the second child of Cecil and Nettie (Jenny) Dance and graduated from Bismarck...

Patricia Freeman

Patricia Freeman

Apr 26, 2023

Patricia Louise Freeman, 18, Bismarck, passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, after an accidental fentanyl overdose. Cremation has taken place. No services will be held at this time.

Patricia was born June 24, 2004, in Coeur d’Alene Idaho, to Caroline O’Keefe and Thomas Freeman.

Thick blonde hair and piercing blue eyes, a bun wobbling about on the top of...

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