Obituaries
Debra Geisen
Jul 5, 2026
Debra Geisen passed away peacefully in Bismarck, ND, on July 5th, 2026 at the age of 74.
A memorial service will be held Friday, July 31 at 11 AM at House of Prayer, 1470 South Washington, Bismarck, with a meal to follow. A visitation will be held one prior to the memorial service.
Deb was born June 2, 1952, in Langdon, North...
David Renner
Jul 23, 2026
David John Renner, affectionately known as "The Father of Fun," passed away unexpectedly with his family by his side at Sanford Medical Center in Bismarck on July 23, 2026, after a courageous 72-hour illness. He was 73 years old.
A Mass of Christian Burial will start at 10:30 a.m., on Friday July 31, at Spirit of Life Catholic Church, 801 1st...
Clarence Jahner
Jul 29, 2026
Clarence James Jahner passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10am on Tuesday, August 4, at St. Anne Catholic Church, 1321 Braman Ave, Bismarck, ND.
Visitation will be held from 5-7pm on Monday, August 3, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. A rosary/vigil service will begin at...
Lawrence Stockert
Jul 29, 2026
Lawrence D. Stockert, 78, of Bismarck, passed away on July 29, 2026.
A Mass of Chirstian Burial will start at 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, August 6, at Pro-Cathedral of St. Mary, 825 E Broadway Ave.
Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m., on Wednesday, August 5, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, with a Rosary/Vigil starting at 6 p.m.
Burial will be...
Marla (Delaney) Schiermeister
Jul 28, 2026
Marla Jeanne (Delaney) Schiermeister, 68, Bismarck, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, and child of God met Jesus July 28, 2026. Her celebration of Life will be held Saturday, August 1 at New Song Church, 3200 N 11th St, Bismarck at 10:30 a.m. Following, her burial will be held at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Bismarck. For a time of fellowship,...
Warren Bien
Jul 28, 2026
Warren Bien,80, of Bismarck, passed away on July 28, 2026
A Funeral service will be held at 10:30am, on Thursday, August 6, at McCabe United Methodist Church, 1030 N 6th St, Bismarck, ND. To view the church livestream, click the link provided, Warren.
Visitation will be held from 5-7pm, on Wednesday, August 5, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 3117 E Century Ave, Bismarck....
Kathleen "Kay" Paulson
Jul 28, 2026
Kathleen Kay Paulson, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away at Edgewood Vista in Mandan, ND, on July 28, 2026, after a courageous 2-month battle with cancer. Born on June 21, 1939, in Castlewood, SD, Kay was the cherished daughter of Don and Monica Koenders.
Kay was born with a servant’s heart. Being the oldest of 7 siblings, she...
Victor Redinger
Jul 27, 2026
Vic Redinger, 83, passed away on July 27, 2026, at St. Vincent's Care Center, Bismarck.
Per Vic's wishes cremation has taken place.
A gathering to remember Vic will be from 1:00-3:00PM on Saturday, August 8, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 3117 E Century Ave, Bismarck.
Interment will be at Fisher Cemetery, Tappen, ND at a later date.
Vic is survived by his wife, Pamela, of...
Croix Clooten
Jul 27, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Croix José Clooten, affectionately known as “Croix Boy,” whose life was tragically cut short on July 27, 2026, at the age of 22 in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Born on July 22, 2004 in Bismarck, Croix spent his entire life in the community he proudly called home. Raised and educated in...
Jeannie Thom
Jul 26, 2026
Evelyn Jean (Jeannie) Thom, passed away on July 26, 2026, at the age of 76. She was born October 13, 1949, in Red Lodge, Montana, the oldest daughter of the late Iva L. (Hotchkiss) and Charles N. Thom. Jeannie was raised in Laurel, Montana and graduated from Laurel High School in 1969.
Jeannie married Dennis Braunstadter on December 5, 1969. Together...
Theresa Lacher
Jul 23, 2026
Theresa Lacher, 86, passed away on July 23, 2026.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:00 am, Friday, August 7, at the Church of Corpus Christi, 1919 N 2nd St, Bismarck.
Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 pm, with a rosary and vigil beginning at 7:00 pm, Thursday, August 6, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 3117 E Century Ave, Bismarck.
Burial...
Carol Baillie
Jul 23, 2026
Carol Jean (Meier) Baillie, 85 of Bismarck, ND, passed away surrounded by her loving family on July 23rd, 2026 after a hard fought battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis.
Carol was born on March 21st, 1941 in Goodrich, ND to Herman and Anna (Hahn) Meier. She graduated from Tuttle High School in 1958. That summer, she enrolled in Valley City State Teacher’s College....
Eliza Ruby Anderson
Jul 20, 2026
Eliza Ruby Anderson, 38, of Bismarck, passed away July 20, 2026.
Eliza was born November 12, 1987, in Grand Forks, Grand Forks County, North Dakota, the fifth of seven children in the family of Daniel and Denise Anderson. She passed away peacefully at her home in Bismarck, North Dakota, July 20, 2026.
Eliza had a joyful spirit and a contagious smile. She...
Elizabeth Ennen
Jul 19, 2026
Elizabeth Ennen, 87, of Menoken, passed away on July 19, 2026.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Eastgate Funeral Service, 3117 E Century Ave., Bismarck. Burial will take place at the Menoken Cemetery.
Elizabeth Arminta was born on March 7, 1939, in a Bismarck hospital, the daughter of John and Elizabeth (Hanks) Craven,...
Mel Rodenburg
Jul 16, 2026
Mel Rodenburg, 95, passed away on July 16, 2026 at Elm Crest Manor in New Salem.
Mel D. Rodenburg was born February 6th, 1931 in Emmons County, ND to Andy and Johanna (Van Beek) Rodenburg. He attended rural school and graduated from Strasburg High School. After graduation he served stateside in the Korean War for two years. He attended NDSU graduating...
Jerome Volk
Jul 16, 2026
Jerome "Tank" Victor Volk was born on November 4, 1954, in Strasburg, North Dakota, to Marcella Wald Volk and Mike (Michael) Volk. He passed away peacefully on July 16, 2026, at the age of 71 years.
A funeral service will be held at 12:30 PM, Thursday, July 23, at Word of Faith Church, 1503 E Divide Ave, Bismarck.
Visitation with a time...
Patricia Jensen
Jul 16, 2026
Patricia Jensen, 91, Mandan formerly of Stanley, passed away July 16, 2026.
Patricia’s family is planning a celebration of life in September, check back for more details to come.
Patricia Davick Jensen was born to Peder and Selma Davick in 1935 in Coulee, North Dakota. She spent her early childhood in Turtle Lake before her family moved to Stanley, where she grew...
Marian Emter
Jul 15, 2026
Marian Bernice Emter, 86, of Bismarck, passed away on July 15, 2026.
A celebration of her life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 3117 E Century Ave, Bismarck, ND.
Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, July 20, at Eastgate Funeral Service. A prayer service will begin at 7 p.m.
Burial will...
William Teply
Jul 15, 2026
In Loving Memory of William "Bill" Charles Teply
William "Bill" Charles Teply, 74, of Bismarck, North Dakota, formerly of Wolsey, South Dakota, passed away on July 15, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's disease and Lewy body dementia. He traded his toolbox for heavenly garage keys, leaving behind a lifetime of laughter, love, and more Studebakers than most...
Randy Pederson
Jul 14, 2026
Randall (Randy) Lee Pederson (61), son of Ruby C. and Lawrence E. Pederson, was born on September 15. 1964 in Fargo. He was called home to be with his Lord on July 14, 2026.
He lived in West Fargo, Bismarck, Germany, and TX after our mother passed away in 1977. Randy graduated from Andress High School in El Paso, TX in...


