Obituaries

Wesley Vietz

Wesley Vietz

May 19, 2025

Wesley Dean Vietz, 64, of Mandan, ND passed away with family by his side on May, 19, 2025.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, May 23, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. Family will greet guests one hour prior to the service.

Wes was born on May 14, 1961, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Violet (Williams) and...

Sr. Joseph Dukart

Sr. Joseph Dukart

May 18, 2025

Sister Joseph Dukart, a member of Annunciation Monastery, Bismarck, entered eternal life on May 18, at St. Vincent’s Care Center where she has been a resident since July 2024. 

Visitation at the monastery will be Thursday, May 22, from 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a vigil service at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Annunciation Monastery. The Mass of Christian...

Dale A. Gress

Dale A. Gress

May 15, 2025

Dale Allen Gress, 62 passed away peacefully at Lakewood Landing Assisted Living on May 15, 2025 surrounded by family. Dale courageously battled cancer and will be missed by family and friends.

A memorial service will be held at 5:00 PM, Friday, May 23, at Eastgate Funeral service, 2302 E Divide Ave, Bismarck. Visitation will begin at 3:00 PM with coffee and...

Lorraine Steckler

Lorraine Steckler

Feb 11, 2025

Lorraine Catherine Steckler, 94, Bismarck, formerly Wilton, passed away on Feb. 11, 2025. 

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM, Friday, May 23, 2025, at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 1919 N 2nd St, Bismarck, ND. 

Visitation will be held from 6:00 - 7:00 PM, Thursday, May 22, 2025 at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck. A rosary/vigil will start at...

Iris Quandt

Iris Quandt

May 20, 2025

Iris Quandt, 101, Bismarck, passed away May 20, 2025. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 27 at Peace Lutheran Church, Lincoln. Visitation will be held one hour prior.

Burial will be held at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Minot.

Obituary pending.

Bob Bird

Bob Bird

May 20, 2025

On the morning of Tuesday, May 20, 2025, the world dimmed as Robert “Bob” Wayne Bird said goodbye at the age of 85. A memorial service will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 27 at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck.

Family will greet guests one hour prior.

Burial will be held at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan.

Born on October...

Leo Schmidt

Leo Schmidt

May 20, 2025

Leo Martin Schmidt, 83, of Bismarck, passed away with his loving family by his side on May 20, 2025.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am, Wednesday, May 28, at Ascension Catholic Church, 1825 S 3rd St, Bismarck.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 pm, with a vigil/rosary service at 7:00 pm, Tuesday, May 27, at Parkway...

Sharon G. Brennise

Sharon G. Brennise

May 18, 2025

With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Sharon Gail (Lilke) Brennise, 82, of Lincoln, ND, who passed away on Sunday, May 18th surrounded by family.

Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, May 30th, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial...

Norita Marie Kress

Norita Marie Kress

May 17, 2025

Norita Marie Kress, 86, passed away on May 17, 2025, at Good Samaritan Society -St. Vincent’s in Bismarck, ND.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 1919 N 2nd St., Bismarck, with burial to follow at the St. John's Catholic Cemetery, Beach, ND.

Visitation will be Friday, May 30, 2025,...

Burdette Morrison Jr.

Burdette Morrison Jr.

May 17, 2025

Burdette Morrison Jr., 82, Robinson, passed away on May 17, 2025, in Bismarck, ND.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, May 21, at Tuttle Community Church, 401 N Main St., Tuttle.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.

Burdette (Junior) was born on December 12, 1942, in Steele, ND to Burdette Sr. and Ethel (Whipple) Morrison. He...

Carol A. Wilson

Carol A. Wilson

May 17, 2025

Carol Ann Wilson, 72, passed away on May 17, 2025, at Good Samaritan Society - Sunset Drive, Mandan, ND.

Cremation has taken place. A graveside service will be held at a later date at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Hurdsfield, ND.

Carol was born in Bismarck, ND on June 26, 1952, to Leon E. and Betty (Schlabach) Holweg.

As a child, Carol moved around North...

Kevin Jahr

Kevin Jahr

May 16, 2025

Kevin L. Jahr, age 72, passed away peacefully at his home on May 16, 2025, with a number of his loving family members at his side.

A Vigil Service will be held at 9:00 AM Wednesday May 28th at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 AM at Cathedral of the Holy Spirit,...

Howard F. Bier

Howard F. Bier

May 16, 2025

Howard Floyd Bier was a gentleman, patriot, friend, loving husband and dedicated father and grandfather. Howard passed away on May 16, 2025 at Baptist Health & Rehab in Bismarck, ND.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, June 3, at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 1919 N 2nd St., Bismarck. Visitation will be held one hour prior.

Burial will...

Gazala Oraha

Gazala Oraha

May 16, 2025

Gazala Oraha, age 92, of Bismarck, North Dakota, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2025, in Bismarck.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, May 19, at Corpus Christi Church, 1919 N 2nd St, Bismarck. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. 

Burial will be held at St. Mary's Cemetery, Bismarck. 

She was born on July...

Beverly Lyons

Beverly Lyons

May 14, 2025

Beverly Lyons 82, Bismarck passed away Wednesday May 14, 2025 at Sanford.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM, Monday, May 19, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. 

Visitation will be held from 1:00-3:00 PM, Sunday, May 18, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 2302 E Divide Ave, Bismarck. 

Burial will be held at 3:00 PM at the North Dakota Veterans...

Tavola Derbyshire

Tavola Derbyshire

May 13, 2025

Tavola Joyce Derbyshire passed away peacefully in Bismarck, ND, with her grandson and daughter by her side.

Tavola was born in Seattle, Washington, on March 4th, 1947, to Walter Sherle and Opal (McLain) Sherle. She was raised in Havre, Montana, with her brother and sister. In high school, she spent time with her cousins in Seattle for a time. Then returned...

Linda Moffit

Linda Moffit

May 13, 2025

Linda Moffit, 76, of Lincoln, passed away on May 13, 2025.

A time of gathering will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck, ND.

Linda (Sackman) Moffit, of Lincoln, passed away peacefully with her husband by her side at CHI St. Alexius Hospital on May 13, 2025.

A celebration gathering...

Delores Olson

Delores Olson

May 12, 2025

Delores Mary Novotny Olson, age 89, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 12, 2025, at 6:56 p.m. in Bismarck, North Dakota, surrounded by the love of her family.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:00 am, Monday, May 19, at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 1919 N 2nd St, Bismarck. To view the service livestream, click this link Corpus...

Bonita Maier

Bonita Maier

May 11, 2025

Bonita "Bonnie" Marie Maier, 74, died unexpectedly at CHI St. Alexius on May 11, 2025. 

A funeral service will be held 11:00 am, Saturday, May 17, at Faith Lutheran Church, 1402 E Avenue C, Bismarck. To view the service livestream, click this link: Bonita Maier's Funeral Service.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 - 7:00 pm, Friday, May 16, at Eastgate Funeral...

Mark Benesh

Mark Benesh

May 10, 2025

A memorial service will be held 11:00 AM, Thursday, May 22 at McCabe United Methodist Church, 1030 N 6th St, Bismarck, ND. To view the service livestream, click this link McCabe Church ND - YouTube

Mark Handy Benesh, aged 75, went to his eternal home on May 10, 2025. He was born on March 10, 1950, in Bismarck, ND. Mark attended...