Obituaries

Larry Thompson

Larry Thompson

Dec 26, 2025

Larry Dale Thompson, 79, Mandan, ND passed away (at home) on December 26, 2025.

Larry was born on August 20, 1946, in Glendive, MT to Dale and Audrey (Trulock) Thompson. He spent his childhood in Glendive where he graduated from Dawson County High School in 1965. He worked in various construction and oil field jobs until he enlisted in the navy...

Leigh Johnson

Leigh Johnson

2025

Leigh Ellen (M.) Johnson, 69, died Saturday afternoon, December 20, 2025, at Hartford Hospital with her family at her side. Born in Bethesda, MD, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Helen (Whitmer) Maher.

Leigh enlisted in the United States Navy at the age of 17 and the tenure of her service was completed at the National Medical Center...

Dwight Lang

Dwight Lang

Dec 30, 2025

Dwight Lang was born on December 7, 1956, and passed away on December 30, 2025, at Edgewood Assisted Living Nursing Home due to medical complications.

He was one of fourteen children born to John and Viola Lang, growing up alongside six brothers and seven sisters. Dwight was raised in Sterling, ND, where he also attended school.

Dwight enjoyed fishing, gambling, and meeting...

Margaret Ahlness

Margaret Ahlness

Dec 28, 2025

Margaret (Peg) Ahlness died Sunday, December 28 at her home in Bismarck after a valiant battle with cancer. A Celebration of Life service will be held at the Touchmark chapel in Bismarck Friday, January 2, at 2 pm CT. A funeral service will be held Monday, January 5, at 1 pm MT/2 pm CT at Bowman Lutheran Church in Bowman,...

LeAnn Schwab

LeAnn Schwab

Dec 25, 2025

LeAnn Catherine Schwab, 84, passed away on Christmas Day, December 25, 2025.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Bethel Lutheran Church, 615 E Turnpike Ave, Bismarck. To view the service livestream, click this link: Leann Schwab Livestream. Following the service, the family invites you to join them for lunch and fellowship at the...

Ginger Keller

Ginger Keller

Dec 25, 2025

Ginger Michelle Keller passed away on December 25th, 2025, at the age of 71.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, January 9, 2026, at Inspire Family Fellowship, 523 N 21st St, Bismarck, ND.

Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. 

Ginger was born on July...

Eugene Severson

Eugene Severson

Dec 24, 2025

Eugene “Gene” Robert Severson, devoted husband, friend, family member, educator and coach, passed away on December 24, 2025 at age 86.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, January 8, at Faith Lutheran Church, 1402 E Ave C, Bismarck.

Burial will be held at a later date.

Gene was born September 12, 1939 to Robert and Alvena (Schmidt) Severson...

Johanna “Joan” Hecker Larson Lennick

Johanna “Joan” Hecker Larson Lennick

Dec 24, 2025

Johanna “Joan” Hecker Larson Lennick, 85, passed away on December 24, 2025.

A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, January 3, 2026, at St. Anne Catholic Church,1321 Braman Ave.

Visitation will be from 6:00-7:00 p.m., Friday, January 2, 2026, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 2302 E Divide Ave, Bismarck. A vigil service will begin at 7:00 pm. 

Born in Dickinson, North Dakota...

Gerald Brennan

Gerald Brennan

Dec 23, 2025

Gerald Bernnan, 86, passed away on December 23, 2025.

Services will be held at a later date.

Full obituary pending...

Wanda Monson

Wanda Monson

Dec 23, 2025

Wanda Monson, 86, Bismarck, passed away December 23, 2025. Per Wanda's wishes, no services will be held.

John D. Olson

John D. Olson

Dec 21, 2025

John D. Olson, 81, of Bismarck, went to heaven on December 21, 2025.

A funeral service will be held at 11:30 AM on Monday, December 29, at Faith Lutheran Church, 1402 E Ave C, Bismarck, ND.

Visitation will be held from 4:00-6:00 PM on Sunday December 28, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. A prayer service will be held at...

William Beauclair Jr.

William Beauclair Jr.

Dec 20, 2025

William Beauclair Jr., also known as Bill or Jim, 73, of Bismarck, passed away on December 20, 2025.

A memorial service will be held in the spring. For more details, please contact Bill Beauclair at 701-491-0807.

Bill was born on February 3, 1952, in Minot, ND, to Meryl (Haavig) and William Beauclair Sr. He grew up in Minot and graduated from Bishop...

Delores (Dee) Jacober

Delores (Dee) Jacober

Dec 20, 2025

Delores (Dee) Jacober, 93, Bismarck, passed December 20, 2025.

There will be a private celebration of life with family.

Delores was born on June 20, 1932, at Linton, ND, to Ted and Anna (Lang) Schuler. In 1933 they moved to Underwood, ND, where her dad worked in coal mines and was a farmer. She went to country rural school, and in 1944...

Janet Reile

Janet Reile

Dec 18, 2025

Janet Elise (Pehrson) Reile, 89, of Bismarck, ND passed away December 18, 2025.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at First Presbyterian Church, 214 E. Thayer Ave, Bismarck. Visitation one hour prior to the service at the church.

She was born on December 21, 1935, in Ludington, Michigan, to John Edward and Grace (Hjortholm)...

Kenneth Breene

Kenneth Breene

Dec 18, 2025

Kenneth Breene, age 84, a lifelong resident of Bismarck, passed away on December 18, 2025. In accordance with his wishes, no services will be held.

Anthony Silvernagel

Anthony Silvernagel

Dec 16, 2025

Anthony (Tony) Silvernagel Jr., 87, passed away on December 16, 2025.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, December 27, at St. Katherine Catholic Church, 200 1st Ave N, Braddock, ND.

A visitation will be held from 5-7 PM on Friday, December 26, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck, with a Vigil/Rosary starting at 7...

Douglas Halvorson

Douglas Halvorson

Dec 16, 2025

Douglas “Doug” Halvorson, 84, of Bismarck, went to be with the good Lord on December 16, 2025. 

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, December 20, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. Burial will take place immediately following the service at Fairview Cemetery, Bismarck. 

Doug was born on February 1, 1941, to Conrad and Alice (Sneva) Halvorson...

Cathy Langemo

Cathy Langemo

Dec 15, 2025

Cathy A. Langemo, 75, passed away on December 15, 2025, at her home in Bismarck.

 Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Friday, December 26 at Parkway Funeral Service, Bismarck. Family will greet guests one hour prior.

Burial will be held at Fairview Cemetery, Bismarck.

Born on May 24, 1950, to Curtis and Geraldine Herman, Cathy was the first of five children. She...

Kelli Anne Banks Canson

Kelli Anne Banks Canson

Dec 15, 2025

Kelli Anne Banks Canson, 64, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025, at Sanford Hospital.

A celebration of her life will be held in the spring of 2026.

Kelli was born on August 13, 1961, to Stephen and Evelyn (Hall) Banks, the youngest of their five children. She grew up and attended school in the Bay Area of California. In 1990, she...

Bruce Johnson

Bruce Johnson

Dec 14, 2025

Bruce Johnson, 70, Bismarck, departed this life for his home in heaven with his family by his side on December 14, 2025. Visitation will be held from 3:00-4:00 p.m. Sunday, December 21 at Parkway Funeral Service, Bismarck. A Prayer service will begin at 4:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, December 22, at Evangel’s East Auditorium, Bismarck.

Burial...