Obituaries

Willis Almer

Willis Almer

Dec 30, 2025

Willis Almer received his Christmas wish to “go home” on December 30, 2025. After deciding in mid-November to stop trying to fix his failing body, he spent his remaining days at Missouri Slope, Bismarck, ND, in the company of his family and friends. With family present, he passed away peacefully in the morning and was welcomed into his heavenly home.

A...

Carl "Ed" Hasche

Carl "Ed" Hasche

Dec 31, 2025

Carl Edward “Ed” Hasche

August 14th, 1936 – December 31st, 2025

Ed Hasche, 89, passed away on December 31, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. A big guy with a big heart, Ed was known throughout his life as a community‑minded, passionate educator and coach, and above all, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m....

Robert J Bertsch Jr

Robert J Bertsch Jr

Dec 30, 2025

Robert “Rob” Bertsch Jr, 84 of Bismarck, passed away December 30, 2025.

A memorial service will be 2:00 PM, Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck.

Family will greet visitors from 5:00-6:00 PM, Monday, January 5, 2026, at Parkway Funeral Service. A rosary/vigil service will begin at 6:00 PM.

Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery, Bismarck.

Rob was...

Curtis Sheelar

Curtis Sheelar

Jan 3, 2026

Curtis DeWayne Sheelar, 66, Bismarck, was reunited with his son Bo on January 3, 2026, surrounded by his family fighting a 6-month battle with cancer. 

Visitation will be held from 5-7pm January 9, 2026, at Parkway Funeral Service. 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck. A prayer service will begin at 6pm. 

Funeral Services will be held at First Lutheran Church, 800 N 7th St,...

Eunice Rants

Eunice Rants

Jan 3, 2026

Eunice Joyce Rants, 86, Bismarck, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2026 in Bismarck surrounded by loved ones.

Funeral Service will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. Visitaion will be held one hour prior. 

Burial to follow at North Dakota Veterans Cemetery at 2 PM, Mandan, ND.

Eunice was born November 6,...

Ellen Hochhalter

Ellen Hochhalter

Jan 3, 2026

Ellen Hochhalter, 82, died on January 3, 2026.

Visitation will be held at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, on Sunday, January 11, from 2-4pm, with rosary/vigil service at 4pm.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, January 12, at 11am, at the Church of St. Anne, 1321 Braman Ave, with Father Zwack officiating. Luncheon to follow. 

Burial will be at...

Betty Waliser

Betty Waliser

Jan 2, 2026

Elizabeth (Betty) Jane Waliser, age 85, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026, at Sanford Medical Center. Family was at her side.

A funeral service will be 11:00 AM, Friday, January 9, 2026, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck.

A visitation will be held 6:00-7:00 PM, Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 2302 E Divide Ave, Bismarck. A...

Shari Roness

Shari Roness

Dec 31, 2025

Sharon "Shari" Roness, 77, Bismarck, passed away December 31, 2025. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Monday, January 12 at Eastgate Funeral Service, 2302 E Divide Ave, Bismarck.

Sharon Joyce Love was born December 19, 1948 to Edith (Merritt) and Leonard Love in Washington. Shortly after, her family relocated to Billings, Montana where she received her education from Billings...

Jean Barth

Jean Barth

Dec 31, 2025

Jean (Travis) Barth, age 95, passed away peacefully on December 31st at Baptist Health & Rehab Center in Bismarck, North Dakota. Jean was born on May 23, 1930, in St. Helens, England.

Jean (Travis) met Joseph (known as Fred) Barth in her home country of England while Fred was stationed at Burtonwood Air Force Base in Cheshire, England. The two were...

Fayline Woo

Fayline Woo

Dec 30, 2025

Fayline Woo (Yip), 81, passed away peacefully at Good Samaritan in Mandan, North Dakota, on December 30, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease.

Fay was born on December 3, 1944, in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. Her family later moved to Calgary, where she met Gordon Woo. They married and welcomed their first two daughters before relocating to Winnipeg,...

Dwight Lang

Dwight Lang

Dec 30, 2025

Dwight Lang was born on December 7, 1956, and passed away on December 30, 2025, at Edgewood Assisted Living Nursing Home due to medical complications.

He was one of fourteen children born to John and Viola Lang, growing up alongside six brothers and seven sisters. Dwight was raised in Sterling, ND, where he also attended school.

Dwight enjoyed fishing, gambling, and meeting...

Jeremy Haugen

Jeremy Haugen

Dec 29, 2025

Jeremy John Haugen, 48, Max, North Dakota, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, January 5 at Gracepoint Church, 205 43rd Ave NE, Bismarck. To view service livestream, please click this link, Jeremey.

Visitation will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. A prayer...

Margaret Ahlness

Margaret Ahlness

Dec 28, 2025

Margaret (Peg) Ahlness died Sunday, December 28 at her home in Bismarck after a valiant battle with cancer. A Celebration of Life service will be held at the Touchmark chapel in Bismarck Friday, January 2, at 2 pm CT. A funeral service will be held Monday, January 5, at 1 pm MT/2 pm CT at Bowman Lutheran Church in Bowman,...

Larry Thompson

Larry Thompson

Dec 26, 2025

Larry Dale Thompson, 79, Mandan, ND passed away (at home) on December 26, 2025.

Larry was born on August 20, 1946, in Glendive, MT to Dale and Audrey (Trulock) Thompson. He spent his childhood in Glendive where he graduated from Dawson County High School in 1965. He worked in various construction and oil field jobs until he enlisted in the navy...

LeAnn Schwab

LeAnn Schwab

Dec 25, 2025

LeAnn Catherine Schwab, 84, passed away on Christmas Day, December 25, 2025.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Bethel Lutheran Church, 615 E Turnpike Ave, Bismarck. To view the service livestream, click this link: Leann Schwab Livestream. Following the service, the family invites you to join them for lunch and fellowship at the...

Ginger Keller

Ginger Keller

Dec 25, 2025

Ginger Michelle Keller passed away on December 25th, 2025, at the age of 71.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, January 9, 2026, at Inspire Family Fellowship, 523 N 21st St, Bismarck, ND.

Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. 

Ginger was born on July...

Eugene Severson

Eugene Severson

Dec 24, 2025

Eugene “Gene” Robert Severson, devoted husband, friend, family member, educator and coach, passed away on December 24, 2025 at age 86.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, January 8, at Faith Lutheran Church, 1402 E Ave C, Bismarck. To view service livestream, please click this link, Eugene.

Burial will be held at a later date.

Gene was born...

Johanna “Joan” Hecker Larson Lennick

Johanna “Joan” Hecker Larson Lennick

Dec 24, 2025

Johanna “Joan” Hecker Larson Lennick, 85, passed away on December 24, 2025.

A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, January 3, 2026, at St. Anne Catholic Church,1321 Braman Ave.

Visitation will be from 6:00-7:00 p.m., Friday, January 2, 2026, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 2302 E Divide Ave, Bismarck. A vigil service will begin at 7:00 pm. 

Born in Dickinson, North Dakota...

Gerald Brennan

Gerald Brennan

Dec 23, 2025

Gerald Bernnan, 86, passed away on December 23, 2025.

A graveside service will be held Friday May 22, 2026 at 11:00 AM at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan, ND.

Gerald Duane Brennan was born on September 25, 1939, in Gardner, North Dakota, to Gladys and Claus Brennan. He was raised in North Dakota and graduated from high school in McVille, where...

Wanda Monson

Wanda Monson

Dec 23, 2025

Wanda Monson, 86, Bismarck, passed away December 23, 2025. Per Wanda's wishes, no services will be held.