Obituaries
James Lesmeister
Jan 15, 2026
James “Jim” Lesmeister, 72, entered eternal rest with his loving family by his side on January 15, 2026.
Jim was born on December 30, 1953, in Dickinson, North Dakota and graduated from Halliday High School in 1971. Jim married the love of his life, Marolynn Koehler, on May 31, 1975. Together, they shared more than 50 years of marriage and were...
Sharon Ottmar
May 18, 2026
Sharon Ottmar left us on May 18th cutting short her life after a courageous but unfair battle with glioblastoma.
Sharon was born October 5, 1946, in Elgin, ND to John and Emma (Gunsch) Ottmar. She grew up on the family farm and as one of the oldest of seven children she was tasked with wrangling her little siblings. She attended the...
Connie Louden
Jun 25, 2026
Connie Louden, 65, Bismarck, ND went to heaven on June 25, 2026, at home surrounded by her family.
A private memorial will take place at a later date.
Connie was born on September 29, 1960, to Leslie & Velma Anderson. Connie grew up on a farm outside of Sheyenne, ND. She graduated from Sheyenne High School in 1979.
Connie married Joel Olson on...
Phyllis Flick
Jun 25, 2026
Phyllis Ann Flick, 94, of Bismarck, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2026.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM, on Monday, June 29, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 3117 E Century Ave, Bismarck. Family will greet visitors one hour prior to the service.
Burial will be held at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery.
Phyllis Ann Burner was born in Fargo, ND,...
Dr. Robert "Bob" Scarlett
Jun 25, 2026
Dr. Robert "Bob" Kenneth Scarlett, of Bismarck, North Dakota, departed this life on Wednesday, June 25th of pancreatic cancer. He passed away peacefully with his devoted wife, Kathleen Schaan, by his side, leaving behind a profound legacy among his family, friends, and the many patients he served.
Born on December 16, 1943, in Eston, Saskatchewan, Bob developed a lifelong passion for...
Conrad Bauer
Jun 22, 2026
Conrad Walter Bauer born July 15, 1986, arrived early in this world and left it too soon. Conrad died Monday, June 22, 2026, from complications of pneumonia.
He will always live in the hearts and memories of his twin brother Daniel; his older brother Mitchell (Niko and Mattis) and his mum karen.
Family and friends are invited to celebrate his life at...
Susan Carl
Jun 20, 2026
Susan “Susie” Vaughan Woodward Morrison Carl passed away on June 20, 2026, in Bismarck, North Dakota. She was born on May 8th, 1940, in Bremerton, Washington, where her father, Barclay J. Woodward, III, and mother, Barbara E. Vaughan Woodward (later Garside) were stationed with the Navy. Susie grew up in Duxbury, Massachusetts, active in student clubs including music, sports, theatre,...
Mark Hjelmstad
Jun 19, 2026
Mark Hjelmstad passed away at his home in Mandan, North Dakota, on June 19, 2026.
Born in Northwood, ND, Mark was a 1970 graduate of Central Valley High School in Buxton, ND and spent his life building friendships and collecting stories across the country. He lived in Dickinson, ND, as well as Texas, Arizona, Southern California, and eventually Mandan.
Known to many...
Eric Barnick
Jun 19, 2026
Eric Barnick, 44, of Bismarck, North Dakota, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family and friends.
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 luncheon will be held following the service at the...
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...
Frank Schrock
Jun 17, 2026
Frank Schrock, 84, passed away on June 17, 2026, in Bismarck, North Dakota. A man of quiet discipline and hands-on ingenuity, Frank’s life was defined by a lifelong desire to remain productive and a deep devotion to his faith.
Frank was born on September 20, 1941, in Bay Minette, Alabama, to Abraham and Lydia Schrock. He was one of 16 children...
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. The service livestream will start 5 mins prior to the service.
Mavis was born July 29, 1932, to...
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...
Dr. Jerry R. Wutzke
Jun 11, 2026
Dr. Jerry R. Wutzke, 74, of Bismarck, North Dakota, passed away on June 11, 2026.
A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 13, 2026, at Eastgate Funeral Service at 3117 E Century Ave in Bismarck. Family and friends are warmly invited to attend and share stories in remembrance of a life well lived.
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