Obituaries

Francisco Tello

Francisco Tello

Sep 18, 2023

 

Francisco Tello passed peacefully in his sleep, Monday, September 18, 2023, in Chitre, Panama.

Visitation will be held at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck, Thursday October 19, 6:00-8:00 PM. A celebration of Life will be 1:00 on Friday, October 20, 2023, at First Baptist Church, 306 E. Divide Ave, Bismarck. Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery.

He...

Dewayne Bailey

Dewayne Bailey

Sep 18, 2023

On September 18, 2023, our family received the unexpected news that our beloved father and grandfather Dewayne Bailey (82) had passed away peacefully in the night. The man who built a foundation of warmth and empathy, who preferred kindness and gentleness to all else, was accepted into the arms of our Lord and Savior late on September 18, 2023.

A...

Robert M. Krank

Robert M. Krank

Sep 18, 2023

Robert Krank, 88, Bismarck, passed away on September 18, 2023.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00PM (MT), Friday, September 22 at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Dickinson, ND.  

Robert Michael Krank was born on June 25, 1935 to Mike and Tina (Deis) Krank in Dickinson, N.D. He was raised in the Dickinson area and graduated from Dickinson High...

Duane Elness

Duane Elness

Sep 17, 2023

 

Duane Gene Elness, 71, Cavalier, formerly of Sterling, died peacefully September 17, 2023, in Mandan, ND.

Private family interment has taken place.  

Duane was born in Bismarck on August 4, 1952, just a few minutes after his identical twin brother, Dwight Dean, to Curtis and Doris (Tompt) Elness. He was raised on the family's farm north of Sterling,...

Lorraine Bourgois

Lorraine Bourgois

Sep 16, 2023

 

Lorraine Alice Bourgois, 89, of Bismarck, passed away on September 16, 2023.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, October 7, at St. George's Episcopal Memorial Church, 601 N 4th St, Bismarck. Family will begin greeting guests one hour prior to the service.

Interment will be held at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan, at a...

Michael Hoffman

Michael Hoffman

Sep 16, 2023

Michael Ray Hoffman, 68, of Bismarck, North Dakota, died in his home on September 16, 2023.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30am, Thursday, September 21 at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck.

Michael was born on August 1, 1955, in Eureka, South Dakota.  He grew up on a farm in Ashley, North Dakota and was a 1977...

Monica Reisenauer

Monica Reisenauer

Sep 16, 2023

Monica Reisenauer, 84, Bismarck, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, September 18, 2023, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 2302 East Divide Ave.  

Burial will take place at a later date.

Monica was born on May 16, 1939, in Spokane, WA. She came to North Dakota as a young...

Henry "Hank" Albers

Henry "Hank" Albers

Sep 15, 2023

Henry “Hank” Arthur Albers, 80, of Bismarck, ND passed away on September 15, 2023. 

A service to celebrate Hank’s life will be held at Zion Lutheran Church, 413 E Ave D, Bismarck, on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at 3:00 p.m.  Family will greet guests from 2:00-3:00 p.m. To view the service livestream, go to https://www.zionbismarck.org/

Born on February 28,...

Carol J. Smith

Carol J. Smith

Sep 14, 2023

Carol Jeanette (Veidt) Smith, age 81, Bismarck, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2023.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 12:00 PM, Saturday, September 23, at the Stanton Civic Center, 751 Lyon St, Stanton, followed by a lunch.

She was born in Hazen on April 22, 1942, to Mathilda (Tillie) Holwagner and Edward Veidt. Carol graduated from...

Lorraine Schmidt

Lorraine Schmidt

Sep 14, 2023

 

Lorraine Schmidt, 90, Mandan, passed away on September 14, 2023.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, Sept. 22, at Bethel Lutheran Church, 615 E Turnpike Ave, Bismarck.

Burial will be held at Fairview Cemetery, Bismarck.

Lorraine Schmidt was born to Wilson and Odelia (Della) Schmidt in rural Max, ND where she grew up on a...

Garry Wagner

Garry Wagner

Sep 14, 2023

Garry W. Wagner, 79, of Bismarck, ND, passed away on September 14, at the Baptist Home, Bismarck.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 1143 N 26th St., Bismarck. To view the service livestream, click this link: https://www.facebook.com/lordoflifebismarck

Visitation will be held 5:00-6:30 PM, Monday, September 18, at...

Quirina Schmidt

Quirina Schmidt

Sep 13, 2023

 

 

Quirina P. Schmidt, 87, Bismarck, formerly of Menoken, passed away on September 13, 2023, with her family by her side.

Mass of Christian burial will be held at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, September 19, at Pro-Cathedral of St. Mary (St. Mary's Church), 825 E Broadway Ave, Bismarck.

Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM, Monday, September 18, at Parkway...

James "Jim" Walth

James "Jim" Walth

Sep 9, 2023

James “Jim” Walth, 79, passed away on September 9, 2023 at Sanford Health after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, September 16 at Mandan United Methodist Church, 610 12th St. NW, Mandan.

Visitation will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, September 15 at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. A...

Roger Felchle

Roger Felchle

Sep 8, 2023

 

Roger Felchle, 73, passed away on September 8, 2023, at his home after a valiant 23-month battle with cancer. Cremation has taken place.

Visitation will take place from 2:00-4:00 PM, on Sunday, Sept. 17, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. A prayer service will begin at 4:00 PM.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM,...

Lani Nord

Lani Nord

Sep 6, 2023

Lani Erbito Nord, a loving wife, devoted mother, and a woman known for her kindness and adventurous spirit, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2023, in La Jolla, California. Born on July 25, 1971, in the Philippines, Lani lived a life enriched by love, laughter, and a deep appreciation for the beauty found in everyday moments. Lani is survived by her...

Ann Meland

Ann Meland

Sep 5, 2023

Ann C. Meland, 95, formally of McKenzie, peacefully passed away on September 5, 2023, at Lakewood Landing in Mandan, ND. 

A funeral service will be held at 11AM on Monday, September 11th at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck.  Burial will be at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery.

Visitation will be held Sunday, September 10th from 2PM –...

Klaes Welch

Klaes Welch

Sep 5, 2023

Klaes Welch, 81, Mandan, died on Sept. 5, 2023.

A funeral service will be held at 2:30PM, Saturday, Sept. 9 at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to any veterans organization.

Lee Fairchild

Lee Fairchild

Sep 4, 2023

Lee Erwin Fairchild, a beloved rancher, farmer, and dedicated community member, has passed away at the age of 92 in Mandan, North Dakota. He was born on January 28, 1931, in Tuttle, North Dakota, and his life was an embodiment of hard work, passion, and love for his family and his land.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM,...

Becky Matthews

Becky Matthews

Sep 4, 2023

Rebecca Podoll Matthews, passed away on September 4, 2023, at Sanford Hospital in Bismarck, ND, after a two-year battle with Lymphoma.

Her funeral will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, September 9th at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 106 Osage Ave, Bismarck.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00PM with a prayer service at 7:00 PM, Friday, September 8th at Good...

Nancy Fines

Nancy Fines

Sep 3, 2023

 

Nancy Fines, 70, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on September 3, 2023, at the age of 70 after a short illness. To fulfill Nancy’s wishes, a private family service will be held.

Nancy was born on January 2, 1953, in Minot, North Dakota, to Herb and Christina (Hermann) Gartner. Nancy was raised and educated in Minot, graduating...