Obituaries

Thomas Lee

Thomas Lee

Aug 21, 2026

Thomas "Tom" Lee, 46, Hazen, passed away on August 21, 2026, surrounded by his family.

A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, August 29, at Peace Lutheran Church, 520 Central Ave N, Hazen, ND. Visitation will be held from 5-7 PM on Friday, August 28, at Barbot Funeral Home, 1301 ND-49, Beulah.

Thomas was born February 4, 1980,...

Marlin Morlock

Marlin Morlock

Aug 24, 2026

Marlin Morlock, 79, Bismarck, passed away August 24, 2026. 

A memorial service will be held at 10:30am Saturday, August 29th at Eastgate Funeral Service, 3117 E Century Ave, Bismarck, ND. Visitation will begin at 9:30am. Burial will take place in Pettibone at the Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery following a luncheon at the funeral home.

Marlin Lee Morlock was born at home during a...

Edward Kuntz

Edward Kuntz

Aug 18, 2026

Edward William Kuntz, of Linton, ND was 76 years old. Ed was the third eldest child of Leo and Pauline (Horner) Kuntz. He was married to Linda Volk and later divorced. They had two children together. Providing for his two children was his top priority. His life changed for the better when he became a father.

He was a bricklayer by...

David Knarreborg

David Knarreborg

Aug 28, 2026

David A. Knarreborg, 79, Bismarck, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. He was born on March 3, 1947, in Devils Lake, ND, the son of Milton and Hazel (Pownell) Knarreborg .

He will be buried with his parents at the Devils Lake Cemetery at a later time.

Nancy Kurle

Nancy Kurle

Aug 26, 2026

Nancy Kay Kurle was born on January 31, 1951, in Bismarck, North Dakota, to Robert and Maggie Welch. She passed away surrounded by the love of family and friends, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love, and kindness.

From an early age, Nancy kept her parents on their toes. Whether she was putting rocks in her ears or jumping off a...

Nancy Kurle

Nancy Kurle

Aug 26, 2026

Nancy Kurle, 75, of Regan, passed away August 26, 2026.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm, Monday, August 31, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 3117 E Century Ave, Bismarck.

A full obituary is pending. 

Kade David William Massey

Kade David William Massey

Aug 25, 2026

Kade David William Massey was born on December 20, 1998, to Sarah Massey and Jesse Stockert. Kade was tragically taken from us on August 25, 2026, at the age of 27. After being involved in a motor vehicle accident.

A funeral will be held at 11:00 am, Tuesday, September 1, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 3117 E Century Ave, Bismarck. A visitation...

Deloris Jaskoviak

Deloris Jaskoviak

Aug 25, 2026

Deloris passed away at Good Samaritan Sunset Home. A private family celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Deloris was born July 19, 1933 to Joseph Masseth and Regina (Feist) Masseth in Emmons County. Deloris contracted polio at a young age and even though it affected her physically, she looked at life like it was a challenge. No...

Daniel Waldoch

Daniel Waldoch

Aug 24, 2026

Daniel Vincent Waldoch, Bismarck, ND, 1948-2026, Husband, Father, and Loving Grandfather entered peacefully into the arms of Jesus surrounded by his family August 24, 2026.

He lived a quiet life blessing others. In true Dan style, a private family service is planned at the ND Veteran’s Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family requests all memorials be sent to: Dakota Jr Golf...

Luella Lang

Luella Lang

Aug 24, 2026

Luella (Okken) Lang, 82 of Bismarck, ND went to be with her Lord in heaven on August 24, 2026. Luella was born on a farm in Hettinger County on May 19, 1944.

She graduated from New Leipzig High and went on to Dickinson State, earning degrees in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education. She impacted many lives as a teacher for...

Daniel Cox

Daniel Cox

Aug 22, 2026

Daniel David Cox, age 60, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 22nd, 2026. He passed peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, August 27th, at Evangel Church, 3225 N 14th St, Bismarck, North Dakota.

Dan was born in Nampa, Idaho, on May 21, 1966, to David and Carolyn...

William "Bill" Fritz

William "Bill" Fritz

Aug 21, 2026

William "Bill" Fritz, 94, of Bismarck, passed away on August 21, 2026.

He was born on May 24, 1932, in Bismarck, N.D., Bill was the son of Lydia (Pfeifle) Fritz.He attended Bismarck High School before serving four years in the United States Air Force, stationed in Japan during the Korean War. Following his service, he earned as associates degree from Bismarck...

Norman Lee Ciavarella

Norman Lee Ciavarella

Aug 20, 2026

Norman Lee Ciavarella, 83, of Bismarck, formerly of Mandan, passed away on August 20, 2026.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.  

Norman was born on December 5, 1942 to Herman Peter and Adelaide Virginia (Shauss) Ciavarella at Bismarck Hospital. He grew up in the Mandan area and attended the Mandan school system, graduating in 1960. He...

Donavan Eck

Donavan Eck

Aug 19, 2026

Donavan John Eck, 85, of Bismarck and a lifelong resident of the area, passed away August 19, 2026, at Hay Creek Lodge Senior Living. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, September 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM at McCabe United Methodist Church, 1030 N 6th St., Bismarck, with the Reverend Sweeney officiating. Visitation will be held on Sunday, September...

Peggy Piehl

Peggy Piehl

Aug 17, 2026

Peggy Jean (McGillivray) Piehl, 63, of Mandan, North Dakota, passed away on August 17, 2026, leaving behind a family who loved her beyond words and a lifetime of people who were better for having known her.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, August 21, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 3117 E Century Ave., Bismarck, ND. Visitation will...

Teddy Alexander

Teddy Alexander

Aug 16, 2026

Teddy Alexander, 78, Bismarck, passed away on Sunday, August 16 at Sanford Medical Center due to a major stroke.

Funeral Services will start at 1 p.m., on Friday, August 21, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 3117 E Century Ave, with visitation being held one hour prior.

Burial will be held at the Turtle Lake Cemetery following the service.

Ted was born on June 8,...

Richard Hartze

Richard Hartze

Aug 16, 2026

Richard Hartze, 66, Bismarck, passed away on August 16, 2026.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, August 27, at Spirit of Life Catholic Church, 801 1st St SE, Mandan, ND. To view the church livestream, click the link provided ~ Richard.

Visitation will held from 5-7 PM on Wednesday, August 26, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 3117...

Patricia Ehlis

Patricia Ehlis

Aug 15, 2026

Patricia A. Ehlis, 87, Bismarck, beloved mother, wife, friend, and grammy passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2026. No services will be held at this time.

Patricia Ann, daughter of Leonard and Eva (Braun) Tomek, was born on May 20, 1939, in Aberdeen, SD. She was the eldest of five children, four girls and one boy. During her childhood, the Tomeks...

Sandra Darling

Sandra Darling

Aug 15, 2026

Sandra Darling, 81, of Bismarck, passed away on August 15, 2026.

A memorial service will be held at 2PM on Thursday, August 20, at Faith Lutheran Church, 1402 E Ave C, Bismarck, ND. To view the church livestream, click the link provided~ Sandra.

Sandra Kay Johnson was born on September 25, 1944, to Chester “Chet” Johnson and LuCille Johnson. She was raised...

Michael Quinn

Michael Quinn

Aug 14, 2026

Michael James Quinn, 37, of Bismarck, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 14, 2026.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m., on Wednesday, August 26, at Ascension Catholic Church, 1825 S 3rd St.

A Visitation will from 5-7 p.m., on Tuesday, August 25, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 3117 E Century Ave, with a vigil starting at 7 p.m.

Burial...