Obituaries

Arlys Poppke

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...

Dale Coleman

Dale Coleman

Oct 31, 2025

“Our dad, Dale Coleman, passed away on Halloween and received a double treat when he was welcomed in Heaven by our mom and given a new set of legs!”

Dale Coleman, 92, of Baldwin, ND, passed away on October 31, 2025. He will be laid to rest alongside his wife in the Baldwin Cemetery, located across the road from the farm...

Curtis Jungling

Curtis Jungling

Oct 30, 2025

Curtis Jungling, 91, of Bismarck, ND, passed away on October 30, 2025. He was born on June 19, 1934, in Bismarck to Reinhold and Alvinia (Hoff) Jungling.

Curtis spent much of his life in Bismarck and surrounding areas, working at Burleigh County for over 20 years. He valued his work and the good people he worked with, taking great pride in...

Fred Fennern

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...

Daniel Faurie

Daniel Faurie

Nov 4, 2025

Daniel Faurie, 75, Bismarck, passed away November 4, 2025.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM, on November 12, 2025, at Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, 520 Raymond St, Bismarck, ND.

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

Full Obituary is pending. 

Kathleen "Katy" Zundel

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

Clarence "Ike" Aichele

Nov 3, 2025

Clarence "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. Visitaion 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.

Full obituary is pending.

David J DeMott

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

Ryan Ray Holden

Nov 2, 2025

Our hearts are broken as we share the passing of Ryan Ray Holden, age 35, who left us far too soon on Sunday, November 2, 2025.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 am, Tuesday, November 18, at First Presbyterian Church, 401 Dakota Ave, Wilton, ND 58579.

A full obituary is pending.

Rod Sabot

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

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

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...

Nicholas "Nick" Jahnke

Nicholas "Nick" Jahnke

Oct 30, 2025

,It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Nicholas “Nick” Jahnke 75, of Sterling, ND, who was our wonderful Husband, Father, and Grandfather who passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of 10-30-25 with his wife, daughter, and granddaughter at his side after a brief illness.

He was born in Fargo to Kenneth & Ruth Roden Jahnke....

Joseph "Joe" Silbernagel

Joseph "Joe" Silbernagel

Oct 29, 2025

Joe was born on September 12, 1948, to Frank and Anna (Schaffner) Silbernagel in Zeeland, North Dakota, where he grew up surrounded by a large and loving family. He graduated from Zeeland High School in 1966 and remained deeply proud of his rural North Dakota roots throughout his life.

On August 3, 1968, Joe married the love of his life, Phyllis...

Leo Johs

Leo Johs

Oct 29, 2025

Leo Lucas Johs passed away on October 29, 2025 at CHI St. Alexius Health in Bismarck.

Leo was born on a farm SE of Napoleon, ND on October 18, 1932 to Sebastian and Elizabeth (Wagner) Johs. A year later the family moved to a farm in Burnstad, ND in Logan County, where he was raised. Leo was drafted in 1953 and...

Paul Johnson

Paul Johnson

Oct 28, 2025

Paul Nailor Johnson, 86, of Bismarck ND passed away on October 28, 2025, and a private burial will take place at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery in Mandan, North Dakota. There was no funeral or memorial service.

Paul was born in Sioux City, Iowa on July 14, 1939 to Gustav Arbie Johnson and Gertrude Nailor Johnson. He grew up in Whiting,...

Diane Benes

Diane Benes

Oct 27, 2025

Ena Diane Benes (Hill) was born on June 26, 1943, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, to Helga (Stevenson) and Sydney Hill. She was raised in Flin Flon, MB, where she attended school. Following graduation, Diane pursued her passion for helping others by entering the School of Nursing at St. Boniface, MB, in 1961. She graduated in 1964 as a Registered Nurse.

That same...

William "Bill" Sharff

William "Bill" Sharff

Oct 26, 2025

William “Bill” Lee Sharff, 78, of Bismarck, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2025.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 11:00 AM, Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck, ND including a time for family and friends to share stories and memories.

A visitation will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, November 1, 2025, Parkway Funeral...

Donald Lervik

Donald Lervik

Oct 26, 2025

Donald Lervik, 85, Lincoln, ND passed away October 26, 2025.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, October 31, 2025 at 10:30 AM at Parkway Service Home, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck, ND. Visitation will begin at 9:30 AM.

Donald (Don) was born in Bottineau, North Dakota on October 16, 1940. He graduated from Kramer High School in 1958. He enlisted...

Terry Lowell

Terry Lowell

Oct 26, 2025

Our beloved Terry Ann Lowell (LeMay), 70, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Terry was a devoted mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and great-aunt whose love and kindness touched everyone who knew her. She grew up in the Duluth, MN area, where she made her home and raised her four children. Terry dedicated her life to...