Obituaries

Darwin Lee

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...

Edward Wanner

Edward Wanner

Mar 1, 2025

Edward Wanner, 89, of Hazelton, North Dakota, passed away on March 1, 2025.

Edward, the son of Karl J. and Christina (Wanner) Wanner, was born on September 1, 1935, in Wishek, North Dakota. He was raised and educated in Hazelton.

After serving in the US Navy, Edward worked for North American Aviation in California before returning to Hazelton where he farmed and...

Edwin "Eddie" Wanner

Edwin "Eddie" Wanner

Mar 8, 2024

Edwin "Eddie" Wanner, 81, of Palmer, Alaska, passed away on March 8, 2024.

Edwin, the son of Karl J. and Christina (Wanner) Wanner, was born on April 30, 1942, in Wishek, North Dakota. He was raised and educated in Hazelton.

Eddie served in the US Air Force. He later lived in Alaska where he enjoyed fishing and restoring tractors. Eddie was also...

Dennis Armbrust

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...

Douglas Rittel

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...

Kelli Anne Banks Canson

Kelli Anne Banks Canson

Dec 15, 2025

Kelli Anne Banks Canson, 64, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025, at Sanford Hospital.

A celebration of her life will be held at 10 AM, on Saturday, June 20, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy. 

Kelli was born on August 13, 1961, to Stephen and Evelyn (Hall) Banks, the youngest of their five children. She grew up and attended school...

Rob "Schpeck" Schmidt

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

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...

Mavis Gullickson

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

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

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...

Leanne Ehli-Lotridge

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Burial...

Dash Comford

Dash Comford

May 30, 2026

With his beloved wife, Michelle Effertz by his side, Dash Gregory Comford, age 74, died peacefully at CHI St. Alexius Hospital in Bismarck, ND on May 30, 2026.

A Celebration of his Life will be held at 11:00 am - 1:00 PM on June 20, 2026, at Eastgate Funeral and Cremation Service located at 3117 E. Century Avenue, Bismarck. He was...