Obituaries
Eric Barnick
Jun 19, 2026
Eric Barnick of Bismarck passed away June 19, 2026 at the age of 44.
A memorial service will be 11:00, Thursday, June 25 at Faith Lutheran Church, 1402 E Ave C, Bismarck. Family will greet visitors one hour prior to the service.
A full obituary is pending.
John Wagner
Jun 18, 2026
John L. Wagner, 99 Bismarck, passed away and entered into the presence of his Lord, Jesus Christ, on June 18, 2026. Burial will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 24 at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan.
John was born on September 16, 1926 to J.P. and Iona (Lewis) Wagner in Bismarck. He was raised and educated in Bismarck, graduating from...
David Eckenrode
Jun 17, 2026
David Arthur Eckenrode, age 70, Bismarck, North Dakota, passed away surrounded by his family on June 17, 2026. A livestream of the Funeral Mass will be available on the church's YouTube, listed here.
Mass of Christian burial will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, June 25 at Church of Corpus Christi, 1919 N Second St, Bismarck.
Visitation will be held from 5 to...
Rob "Schpeck" Schmidt
Jun 15, 2026
Robert “Rob” “Schpeck” Schmidt, 74, passed away on June 15, 2026.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 22, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 3117 E Century Ave, Bismarck, ND. Visitation will begin one hour prior.
Burial will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23, at Menoken Cemetery, Menoken.
Rob was born on January 19, 1952, at...
Nadine Bratz
Jun 15, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and profound love that we announce the passing of Nadine Marie Bratz, a beloved mother, daughter, sister, and friend, who left us on June 15, 2026, at the age of 46. Nadine was born on December 5, 1979, in Bismarck, North Dakota, to Della Slagg and Pete Bratz. Her life, although too brief, was filled...
Darwin Lee
Jun 15, 2026
Darwin Lee, 81, of Bismarck, passed away on June 15, 2026, in a local hospital.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 18, starting at 11 a.m., at Eastgate Funeral Service, 3117 E Century Ave, and family and friends are invited to the burial at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery at 1 p.m.
Born on June 12, 1945, to Walter and Lorena...
Mavis Gullickson
Jun 12, 2026
Mavis Claire Gullickson, 93, Bismarck, North Dakota, passed away June 12, 2026.
A memorial service will be held at 11 AM, on Saturday, June 27, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 3117 E Century Ave, with a visitation being held one hour prior to the service.
Mavis was born July 29, 1932, to Sivert and Anna (Ramnes) Kleppen in Dodsland Saskatchewan Canada, the youngest...
Delores Sollin
Jun 12, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and profound love that we announce the passing of Delores “Dee” (Fugere) Pinkney Sollin, 79 of Bismarck, ND. Dee passed away peacefully after 10 plus years of a hard-fought battle with cancer at Sanford Medical Center on June 12, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on November 26, 1946, in Fargo, ND, Delores was the...
Joann Lunn
Jun 12, 2026
Joann Lunn, 85, of Bismarck, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on June 12, 2026, surrounded by family and friends. While our hearts are filled with tears, there is no doubt that all of heaven is rejoicing as she is reunited with the love of her life, Wayne, and the many family members who went before her.
Despite years of...
Douglas Rittel
Jun 12, 2026
Douglas L. Rittel, age 70, of Bismarck, ND, went home to Heaven on June 12, 2026.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at Bismarck Community Church, 1617 Michigan Ave, Bismarck.
Douglas was born on July 5, 1955, in Bismarck to Arthur and Viola (Kaiser) Rittel. He was raised and educated in Bismarck and...
Jerry Wutzke
Jun 11, 2026
Jerry Wutzke, 74, of Bismarck, passed away June 11, 2026.
A funeral service will be held at 11AM on Monday, July 13, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 3117 E Century Ave, Bismarck.
Full obituary is pending...
Dennis Armbrust
Jun 11, 2026
Dennis F. Armbrust, 73, of Bismarck, formerly of Belfield, went home to Heaven free of pain on June 11, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
In accordance with Dennis's wishes, cremation has taken place. Family will greet guests from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 18, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 3117 E. Century Avenue, Bismarck.
Burial will be held at 12:00...
Leanne Ehli-Lotridge
Jun 7, 2026
Leanne Ehli- Lotridge, 82, of Bismarck, passed away on June 7, 2026.
No services are being held at this time.
William Sprinkle
Jun 5, 2026
Bill Sprinkle passed away on June 5, 2026. He died peacefully in Bismarck, North Dakota after a remarkable, full life. He was a proud husband, father, grandfather, hall-of-fame athlete, and lifelong coach.
William John Sprinkle was born on April 25, 1946, in Seattle, Washington, to William and Anita (O'Connor) Sprinkle. Bill spent his formative years in Great Falls, Montana, where he...
Mary Gleich
Jun 5, 2026
Mary Lou Gleich, 91, of Bismarck, ND, passed away on June 5, 2026, with her family by her side.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, June 11, at St. Anne Catholic Church, 1321 Braman Ave, Bismarck.
A Visitation will be held from 5-7 PM on Wednesday, June 10, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 3117 E Century...
Dr. Robert J Bury
Jun 5, 2026
Dr. Robert J. Bury, 83, Bismarck, passed away June 5, 2026. Mass of Christian burial will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 10 at Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, Bismarck. A livestream of the Mass will be available here: https://ecatholic.live/WHxYLvah2zpo1NR1t2UsGL8TUpD1czt2/channels/1/event/1717/public/view?signature=41a78f38a2ed27d78c82167cf5492c08e8461b37ce04448d2660af89738415cc
Family will greet guests from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Eastgate Funeral Service, 3117 E Century Ave, Bismarck, A rosary/vigil...
Dennis Lipp
Jun 2, 2026
Dennis Lipp, age 71, died on June 2nd surrounded by family, due to complications from lung cancer.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00am on Wednesday, June 10th, 2026, at St. George’s Episcopal Church, 601 N 4th St, Bismarck. A luncheon will follow the service. To view the service livestream, click this link: Dennis.
Dennis was born on April 10, 1955,...
Michael Baltzer
May 31, 2026
Michael John Baltzer passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his family, on May 31, 2026.
A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Monday, June 8, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 502 N 4th St, Bismarck, ND. To view the service livesteam, click the link provided, Michael Baltzer.
Visitation will be held from 3:30-5:30 PM on Sunday, June 7,...
Thomas "Tom" Korkowski
May 30, 2026
Thomas (Tom) Korkowski, 61, of Bismarck passed away on May 30th, 2026 after a strong and courageous battle with ALS.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00AM, Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Ascension Catholic Church, 1825 S 3rd St, Bismarck.
Visitation will be from 5:00-6:00, Friday, June 19, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 3117 E Century Ave, Bismarck. A rosary/vigil will begin at...
Hazel "Cheri" Dorgan
May 30, 2026
Hazel “Cheri” Dorgan, beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 81.
A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, June 4, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck, ND.
Visitation will be held from 3-4:30 PM on Wednesday, June 3, at Parkway Funeral Service. A prayer service will begin at 4:30 PM.
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