Obituaries
Guy Schiermeister
Nov 5, 2025
Guy Lynn Schiermeister, 72, Bismarck, was united with Jesus on November 5, 2025. A celebration of his life will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, November 12 at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. Family will be present one hour prior to the service to greet guests and share in memories of Guy.
On July 25, 1953, Marvin and Constance (Niles)...
Daniel Faurie
Nov 4, 2025
Daniel Bernard Faurie, 75, of Bismarck, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, at a local hospital.
Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, 519 Raymond St., Bismarck. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bismarck.
Born in Bordeaux, France, the son of Raoul and Eloise Faurie, Daniel was...
Richard "Dick" Heidt
Nov 10, 2025
Richard “Dick” Heidt was born on July 22, 1947, at St. Alexius in Bismarck to Virginia and George Heidt. He passed away on the morning of November 10, 2025, surrounded by family.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00AM, Thursday, November 13, 2025 at Pro-Cathedral of St. Mary, 825 E Broadway Ave, Bismarck, ND.
Visitation will be held from 6:00-7:00PM, Wednesday, November...
Stuart Libby
Nov 10, 2025
Stuart M. Libby, 81, Bismarck, passed away, November 10, 2025 at his home. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, November 17 at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. Burial will be held 3 p.m. Monday at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, south of Mandan.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday at Parkway...
John Pfliger
Nov 9, 2025
John Pfliger, 46, Bismarck, passed away November 9, 2025.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday, November 14, 2025, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.
Burial will be held at St. Mary's Cemetery, Bismarck.
Full obituary is pending.....
Janice Guenthner
Nov 9, 2025
Janice Arlene Guenthner entered Heaven on November 9, 2025.
She was born on January 1, 1936, in Steele, North Dakota. Janice graduated from Steele High School in 1954 and from Valley City College in 1957. She taught third grade in New Salem, North Dakota. In 1960, she married Reuben Guenthner, who was also a teacher in New Salem. Janice welcomed three...
Salina M. Pfaff
Nov 8, 2025
Salina Pfaff, 60, a lifelong resident of Bismarck, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Parkway Funeral Home, with Deacon Harvey Hanel presiding.
Burial will be held at St. Mary's Cemetery, Bismarck.
Born on February 1, 1965, Salina was the eldest of two...
Marilyn Heidt
Nov 7, 2025
Marilyn Heidt, 71, of Bismarck, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025 at a Bismarck hospital.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, November 14 at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck. Family will greet visitors starting one hour prior to the service.
Marilyn Hagel Heidt was born on April 19, 1954 in Linton, North Dakota. Wilma...
Darlene Walsh
Nov 6, 2025
Darlene Kay Walsh, 69, Bismarck, passed away peacefully at Sanford Medical Center surrounded by family and friends on November 6, 2025.
She was born on February 7, 1956, in Garrison, to Alfred (Shorty) and Rose Krueger, the youngest of 14 children. As a young girl, Darlene attended White Shield School through the sixth grade. The family later moved to Garrison, where...
Ellen Bartz
Nov 5, 2025
Ellen Kristine (nee Ronningen) Bartz
Ellen was born February 22, 1930 in Max, ND to Even and Kristine (nee Rodberget) Ronningen. She attended a rural school through the eighth grade and high school in Max graduating in 1948. She earned a Standard Diploma in 1951 from Minot State Teachers College. She was united in marriage with Carl Bartz on August 14,...
Fred Fennern
Nov 5, 2025
Fredrick Fennern of Bismarck, formerly of Jamestown, passed away November 5, 2025 at the age of 96.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 12:30PM, Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, 520 Raymond St, Bismarck, ND.
Family will greet guests from 6:00-7:00PM, Monday, November 10, 2025 at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck. A rosary/vigil service will begin...
Marvin Nerby
Nov 4, 2025
Marvin Nerby, 90, of Steele passed away November 4, 2025.
Marvin was born July 11, 1935, on the family homestead in Frettim Township, the son of Tosten (Tom) and Olga Nerby. Marvin was the youngest of 12 children who have all preceded him in death. He attended primary school in the Frettim schoolhouse. In 1949, they moved to Robinson, where he...
Kathleen "Katy" Zundel
Nov 3, 2025
Kathleen “Katy” Zundel, 91, Mandan, passed away November 3, 2025.
Kathleen (Katy) was born in Milbank, SD in 1934 to Isabelle (Murphy) and Hilbert Lowitz. She attended school in Milbank and later Watertown, where she graduated High School in 1953 and married Donald Zundel.
Kathleen was blessed with two sons, Donald Lee Jr. (ReNay) and Robert Murray (Judith). She was an avid...
Clarence "Ike" Aichele
Nov 3, 2025
Clarence Bernell "Ike" Aichele, 95, Bismarck, passed away November 3, 2025.
A funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM, on Thursday, November 13 at McCabe United Methodist Church, 1030 N 6th St, Bismarck. Visitation will be held one hour prior. A livestream to Clarence's service will be available here.
Burial will be held at Driscoll Cemetery, Driscoll, ND.
C. Bernell “Ike” Aichele...
David J DeMott
Nov 3, 2025
David DeMott, 72, of Bismarck, North Dakota, passed away on November 3, 2025. He was born on July 7, 1953, in Santa Ana, California, and grew up as a “PK” (preacher’s kid) in an Air Force family, experiencing a life of travel, discipline, and deep community connection. Growing up, he lived in Santa Ana, California; Japan; Germany; Sumter, South Carolina;...
Ryan Ray Holden
Nov 2, 2025
Our hearts are broken as we share the passing of Ryan Ray Holden, our beloved father, brother and friend on November 2nd, 2025.
Ryan was born to Bruce Dale Holden and Lora Marie Heilman on January 6th, 1990. He was raised in Gwinner, ND with his brothers, Randy and Brandon Holden, and his sister, Nichole Sims. He also spent countless days...
Arlys Poppke
Nov 2, 2025
Arlys Poppke, 95, of Bismarck, was born November 27, 1929, to Oscar and Violet (Mutschler) Wietstock in Bismarck, ND. She died peacefully at Miller Point in Mandan right before her 96th birthday.
She graduated from Wing High School playing on the basketball team with her classmate and lifelong friend of 91 years Marlys Lein. Arlys was employed as a teller in...
Rod Sabot
Nov 1, 2025
Rod Sabot, Bismarck, passed away November 1, 2025. Cremation has taken place. No services will be held, and a private family burial will be held at a later date.
Rod is survived by his wife, Rita; daughter, Marlys (Seawn); brothers, Clyde (Karen) and Kurt; sister, Claudia; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Dolores;...
Jeanette K. Bauer
Nov 1, 2025
Jeanette K. Bauer, 80, of Bismarck, passed away November 1, 2025, at home surrounded by her family and friends.
Jeanette Katthleen Bauer was born September 25, 1945, in Mandan, ND, the daughter of George and Maggie Kautzman. She was raised and educated in Mandan.
Jeanette married Celestine E. Bauer in Mandan on June 25, 1966. She worked at Northridge School for 32...
Austin Wentz
Oct 31, 2025
Austin Wentz, 28, Bismarck, passed away October 31, 2025. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, November 6 at First Lutheran Church, 800 N 7th St, Bismarck. Visitation will be held one hour prior. A livestream to Austin's service will be available here.
Burial will be held at Fairview Cemetery, Bismarck.
Austin was born, the first grandchild of the family...
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