Obituaries
Brian Gutknecht
Jul 7, 2025
Brian Allan Gutknecht passed onto Heaven above on July 7th, 2025.
A memorial service will be held 1:00 PM, Monday, July 14, 2025, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck.
Family will greet guests one hour prior to service.
Burial will be held at 3:00 PM at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan.
Brian was born to Herbert and Eileen Gutknecht on March...
Arthur Fode
Jul 13, 2025
Arthur George Fode, 72, of Bismarck went to be with the Lord on July 13, 2025, surrounded by his family.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, July 17, at New Song Church, 3200 N 11th St, Bismarck.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 pm with a time of sharing, Wednesday, July 16, at Parkway Funeral...
Jake Bergquist
Jul 12, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved son Jake Riley Bergquist who left us far too soon at the age of 19. Jake passed away in the early morning hours of July 12, 2025, in Bismarck at his home. It is an unexpected tragedy for us all.
Jake was born December 29, 2005 and raised...
Joyce "Peggy" Dockter
Jul 11, 2025
Joyce “Peggy” Dockter, 88, Fargo, passed away on July 11, 2025.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, July 16, at the Wing Cemetery, Wing, ND.
Peggy was born on November 16, 1936 in McClusky, ND. She graduated from Wing High School in 1955.
Peggy married Leo Dockter on June 3, 1956, in Arena, ND. To this union, one daughter,...
Andrew M. Werner
Jul 10, 2025
Andrew Mark Werner, 71, Bismarck ND, passed away on July 10th, 2025.
Services will be held 2:00 pm Friday, July 18th at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck. Visitation will be 30 minutes prior to the service, with fellowship immediately following.
Andy Mark was born in Bismarck, North Dakota on October 24th, 1953, to Andrew M. Werner Sr. and Lorrece H....
Evangeline "Vangie" Murschel
Jul 9, 2025
Evangeline “Vangie” C. (Horning) Murschel, 86, passed away on July 9, 2025.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, July 19, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 502 N 4th St., Bismarck. Family will begin greeting guests one hour prior to the service. To view the service livestream, click this link Trinity Lutheran - Bismarck - YouTube
Burial will be held...
Keith M. Pechtl
Jul 8, 2025
Keith Myron Pechtl, 59, passed away on July 8, 2025.
A private family service will be held.
Keith Pechtl was born on July 18, 1965 to Robert and Jeanette (Messer) Pechtl of Richardton. He was the first of five children. His parents moved to Dickinson when Keith was two years old, where he grew up and went to school, graduating from Dickinson...
Alvin Emineth
Jul 7, 2025
Alvin “Al” Emineth, 89, of Bismarck, passed away peacefully on July 7th, 2025, surrounded by family. A loving husband, devoted father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and one of North Dakota’s most respected court reporters, Al lived a life of faith, service and love.
Born in 1936 in Bismarck to John V. and Angeline (Gerhardt) Emineth, Al’s early years were marked by both joy...
Derek Vollmuth
Jul 7, 2025
Derek Vollmuth, 44, Mandan, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 7, 2025, at his home.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, July 12, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made online to Hope Manor at www.hopemanor.org.
Born on November 21, 1980, to Freddy and Susan (Blazer) Vollmuth. He was raised...
Bob "Robert J." Schauer
Jul 7, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of Robert "Bob" Schauer's passing, which occurred on July 7, 2025-just six days after he celebrated his 79th birthday.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, July 11, at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 1919 N 2nd St, Bismarck. A service livestream will be available on this link:...
Marlys Schimke
Jul 6, 2025
Marlys Schimke, 91, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2025, at the Missouri Slope nursing home.
Cremation has taken place, and a family graveside service will be held at a later date.
Special thanks to the staff at Missouri Slope for taking such wonderful care of our mother these last few years.
Marlys was born in Harvey, ND, to Henry and Amanda Miller....
Marilyn M. Christianson
Jul 5, 2025
Marilyn M. Christianson, 92, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at the Baptist Home, Bismarck.
A private service will take place with burial at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan.
Marilyn Christianson was born January 31,1933 in Devils Lake, ND. Her parents were Agnes and Ingebret Gordon. Marilyn was the fourth of six children. The family later moved to Grand Forks...
Izaak Kroh
Jul 3, 2025
Izaak Karter Kroh was born on January 17, 2007, in Boise, Idaho, and passed away on July 3, 2025, in Bismarck, North Dakota, after succumbing to injuries from a work-related accident. His sense of humor and his gift for making people laugh will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
A funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday,...
Mark Siirtola
Jul 2, 2025
Mark Francis Siirtola, 63, of Bismarck died unexpectedly on July 2, 2025.
Graveside services will be held at 3:00 PM, Saturday, July 12 at Ahola Cemetery in rural Wing, North Dakota with Rev. Trisha DeBoer officiating.
Mark was born in Fargo, North Dakota on June 20, 1962. He was raised in Spencer, Iowa where he attended school and excelled in mischief and...
Madison Stumbo
Jul 1, 2025
Madison “Madi” Stumbo, Bismarck, ND, passed away unexpectedly on July 1, 2025 at the age of 29, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and vibrant memories.
A funeral service will be held 10:30 AM, Friday, July 11, 2025 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 106 Osage Ave, Bismarck. To view the service livestream, click this link Good Shepherd Lutheran Church -...
Reuben Magstadt
Jul 1, 2025
Reuben V. Magstadt, 94, Bismarck, passed away on July 1, 2025, at the Baptist Health & Rehab.
A funeral service will be held at 1:30 PM, Monday, July 7, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. Family will greet guests one hour prior to the service. Burial will immediately follow the funeral service at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Bismarck.
Reuben was born...
Ashley Halsey
Jun 29, 2025
Ashley A. Halsey, age 40, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2025, at home.
A memorial service will be held at 12:00 PM, Friday, July 11, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. Family will begin greeting guests at 10:00 AM.
Burial will be held at 1:00 PM at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bismarck.
Ashley was born March 20, 1985, in Los Angeles, CA,...
Jennie Carlson
Jun 29, 2025
Jennie V. Hanson Carlson was born on February 5, 1926 on the farm at Glenham, SD and died on June 29, 2025 at Volante in Reno, NV. She married Norris J. Carlson on September 23, 1950 and they had two children, David in 1953 and Darlys in 1956.
Jennie was a very creative teacher. For many years, she taught all grades...
Tony Gross
Jun 29, 2025
Tony Gross, 84, died on June 29, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held 12:30 p.m. Thursday, July 3 at Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, 520 Raymond St, Bismarck.
Visitation will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Eastgate Funeral Service, 2302 E Divide Ave, Bismarck, with a vigil/rosary beginning at 7 p.m.
Burial will...
Jeanette "Jan" Albers
Jun 28, 2025
Jeanette “Jan” Albers, 82, went home to meet our Lord Jesus Christ on June 28, 2025 peacefully in her home with her children by her side and her amazing caregivers supporting her to the very end. A service to celebrate Jan’s life will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 9 at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. Family will...