Obituaries
Donald Lervik
Oct 26, 2025
                                Donald Lervik, 85, Lincoln, ND passed away October 26, 2025.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, October 31, 2025 at 10:30 AM at Parkway Service Home, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck, ND. Visitation will begin at 9:30 AM.
Donald (Don) was born in Bottineau, North Dakota on October 16, 1940. He graduated from Kramer High School in 1958. He enlisted...
                                
James "Jim" Borchert
Oct 23, 2025
                                James L. Borchert, Age 88 , of Mandan, ND passed away at his home October 23rd . A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM, on Friday October 31, 2025, at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 904 8th Ave SE, Mandan, ND
Visitation will be held at 10:00 AM, on Friday October 31, 2025, at Redeemer Lutheran Church with Pastor Joshua Janke...
                                
Nicholas "Nick" Jahnke
Oct 30, 2025
                                It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Nicholas “Nick” Jahnke 75, of Sterling, ND, who was our wonderful Husband, Father, and Grandfather who passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of 10-30-25 with his wife, daughter, and granddaughter at his side after a brief illness.
He was born in Fargo to Kenneth & Ruth Roden Jahnke....
                                
Joseph "Joe" Silbernagel
Oct 29, 2025
                                Joe was born on September 12, 1948, to Frank and Anna (Schaffner) Silbernagel in Zeeland, North Dakota, where he grew up surrounded by a large and loving family. He graduated from Zeeland High School in 1966 and remained deeply proud of his rural North Dakota roots throughout his life.
On August 3, 1968, Joe married the love of his life, Phyllis...
                                
Leo Johs
Oct 29, 2025
                                Leo Lucas Johs passed away on October 29, 2025 at CHI St. Alexius Health in Bismarck.
Leo was born on a farm SE of Napoleon, ND on October 18, 1932 to Sebastian and Elizabeth (Wagner) Johs. A year later the family moved to a farm in Burnstad, ND in Logan County, where he was raised. Leo was drafted in 1953 and...
                                
Paul Johnson
Oct 28, 2025
                                Paul Nailor Johnson, 86, of Bismarck ND passed away on October 28, 2025, and a private burial will take place at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery in Mandan, North Dakota. There was no funeral or memorial service.
Paul was born in Sioux City, Iowa on July 14, 1939 to Gustav Arbie Johnson and Gertrude Nailor Johnson. He grew up in Whiting,...
                                
Diane Benes
Oct 27, 2025
                                Ena Diane Benes (Hill) was born on June 26, 1943, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, to Helga (Stevenson) and Sydney Hill. She was raised in Flin Flon, MB, where she attended school. Following graduation, Diane pursued her passion for helping others by entering the School of Nursing at St. Boniface, MB, in 1961. She graduated in 1964 as a Registered Nurse.
That same...
                                
William "Bill" Sharff
Oct 26, 2025
                                William “Bill” Lee Sharff, 78, of Bismarck, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2025.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 11:00 AM, Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck, ND including a time for family and friends to share stories and memories.
A visitation will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, November 1, 2025, Parkway Funeral...
                                
Terry Lowell
Oct 26, 2025
                                Our beloved Terry Ann Lowell (LeMay), 70, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2025, surrounded by her family.
Terry was a devoted mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and great-aunt whose love and kindness touched everyone who knew her. She grew up in the Duluth, MN area, where she made her home and raised her four children. Terry dedicated her life to...
                                
Diane Lengenfelder
Oct 25, 2025
                                After a 10-year struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease, Diane Lengenfelder passed away amid prayer and hymns, surrounded by her children at 1:42 am on Saturday, October 25th.
Diane was born June 4, 1944 in Braddock, North Dakota. The eldest of five siblings, she grew up working on the family farm, tending to the younger children, and the duties of a rugged, rural...
                                
Ruth Stewart
Oct 23, 2025
                                Ruth Marie Stewart passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on October 23, 2025.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, October 28, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck. Visitation will be held from 5:00–7:00 PM, Monday, October 27, with a prayer service beginning at 7:00 PM, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway,...
                                
Keaton Westlake
Oct 23, 2025
                                Keaton Jack Westlake, age 15, of Bismarck, North Dakota, passed away on October 23, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer that began in December 2024.
Born on September 16, 2010, Keaton was a beautiful, blue-eyed soul whose kindness, strength, and adventurous spirit touched everyone around him. He was loving, handsome, thoughtful, faithful, and always ready to lend a helping hand....
                                
Roger Rostvet
Oct 23, 2025
                                Roger Rostvet, 72, Bismarck, passed away October 23, 2025. No services will be held at this time.
Roger was born on November 25, 1952 to Olaus and Minnie (Axvig) Rostvet in Park River. He was raised and educated in Adams with his eight siblings. Roger graduated from Adams High School with the Class of 1970. He attended NDSU – Bottineau and...
                                
Neil Modin
Oct 22, 2025
                                Due to connectivity issues Neil's service will be recorded and uploaded this afternoon.
Neil Leroy Modin, 91, of Bismarck, passed away on October 22, 2025.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, October 29, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. Burial will be held at 3:00 PM, Wednesday, October 29, at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan.
Neil...
                                
Arlene Fluto
Oct 22, 2025
Arlene Fluto, 88, of Bismarck, ND passed away peacefully on October 22, 2025 surrounded by family at Prairie Pointe Assisted Living. Cremation has taken place, and per Arlene’s wishes, no service will be held. Arlene was born in Devils Lake to Myrtle and Vincent Seward on April 12, 1937. She graduated from Wahpeton High School then furthered her education at...
David Thune
Oct 19, 2025
                                David Russell Thune, the son of Russell and Jane (Levorson) Thune was born on November 2, 1954, in Thief River Falls, MN. He passed away the morning of October 19, 2025, in the loving warmth of his home with Beth, Erica, and Joel at his bedside.
David was welcomed to the world by three adoring older sisters and later became the...
                                
Loren Nishek
Oct 18, 2025
                                Loren Brent Nishek, age 66, of Bismarck, ND, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2025 in his home, in the presence of loved ones and his best girl- his dog Whiskey.
Loren and his twin sister Lori were born on Feb 24, 1959 in Ellendale, ND. The twins were the youngest born of Emil and Lorraine (Sand) Nishek. He was baptized...
                                
Sylvia G. Leupp
Oct 18, 2025
                                Sylvia G. Leupp, beloved wife and mother, Bismarck ND, passed away, on Saturday, October 18, at the Baptist Home Health and Rehab, surrounded by her loving family after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s and cancer.
Funeral service will be held 11AM on Friday, October 24, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 502 North 4th Street, Bismarck beginning with visitation one hour...
                                
Lillian Reinhardt
Oct 17, 2025
                                Lillian Reinhardt, 84, passed away on October 17, 2025.
A service of remembrance will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 2302 E Divide Ave, Bismarck.
Interment will be held at Hazen Cemetery, Hazen.
Lillian was born on February 10, 1941 to August Pfingsten Sr. and Lorina (Christmann) Pfingsten on the family farm southwest of Wheatland, ND....
                                
Jason Will
Oct 15, 2025
                                Jason Edwin Will, 45, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2025, with family by his side.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:30 PM, Saturday, October 25, at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, 520 Raymond St, Bismarck.
Visitation will take place from 5:00–7:00 PM with a Vigil starting at 7 PM, Friday, October 24, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330...
                                


