Obituaries

David Thune

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...

Jason Will

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...

Ruth Stewart

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

Keaton Westlake

Oct 23, 2025

Keaton Westlake, 15, of Bismarck, ND, passed away October 23, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 29, 11:00 AM at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 106 Osage Ave, Bismarck.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 28, from 5:00-7:00 PM at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church . A prayer service will begin at 7:00...

Roger Rostvet

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

Neil Modin

Oct 22, 2025

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 was born on October 13, 1934, to Donald and Vivian (Crider) Modin...

Arlene Fluto

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...

Loren Nishek

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

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

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....

Phyllis Cave

Phyllis Cave

Oct 15, 2025

Phyllis Ruth Cave, 82, Bismarck, passed away October 15, 2025. Services will be held June 2026.

Full obituary pending.

Kristie Kranz

Kristie Kranz

Oct 15, 2025

Kristie L. (Schafer) Kranz passed from this earthly life into her long-awaited heavenly reward on October 15, 2025 at the age of 57. In her final days, she was surrounded by her family’s fervent prayers and faithful trust in her Creator’s good and perfect timing.

Kristie was born on June 20, 1968 in Bismarck, North Dakota to Sandra Johnson and Wallace...

Sherrie Quashnick

Sherrie Quashnick

Oct 14, 2025

Sherrie Dawn Quashnick, 64, Bismarck, passed away unexpectedly on October 14, 2025 at her home.

Sherrie was born on July 14, 1961 in Harvey, ND, the daughter of Walter and Darlene (Jans) Quashnick. Raised and educated in Bismarck. After graduating high school, she held a variety of jobs that reflected her versatility and dedication. She contributed to the family business, Walt’s...

Carol Strobel

Carol Strobel

Oct 14, 2025

Carol Jean Strobel, 81, of Bismarck, North Dakota, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2025. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Carol will be remembered for her spirited nature, her deep love for family, and her unwavering pride in her Irish heritage.

Born on August 4, 1944, in Vancouver, Washington, Carol was the daughter of Gordon and Marjorie Brown....

Bruce Cederstrom

Bruce Cederstrom

Oct 13, 2025

Bruce Cederstrom, 83, Bismarck, passed away on October 13, 2025.

A Funeral Service will be start at 12 PM noon on Friday, October 17, 2025, at First Lutheran Church, 800 N 7th St, Bismarck. To view the service livestream please click on the link provided ~ Bruce Cederstrom

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

Bruce Ray Cederstrom of...

Joy Larison

Joy Larison

Oct 12, 2025

Joy A. (Holtan) Larison, 91, of Oglesby, IL passed away, Sunday, October 12, 2025 at Manor Court of Peru, IL.

A family graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, October 18, 2025 at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Bismark, ND. Local arrangements are entrusted to the Prey-Mueller Funeral Home, Oglesby, IL.

Joy was born January 31, 1934 in Washburn, ND to...

David Blackstead

David Blackstead

Oct 12, 2025

David J. Blackstead, 97, passed away October 12, 2025, at a local care facility. 

Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 17, 2025, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 502 North 4th Street, Bismarck. Please click on the link provided to view the service livestream ~ David Blackstead. A visitation will be from 5:00–7:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 16 at...

Charissa Theurer

Charissa Theurer

Oct 11, 2025

Charissa “Char” Mae Theurer, 53, of Wilton, North Dakota, passed away on October 11, 2025.

A memorial service will be held at 5:00 PM, Friday, October 17, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. Family will greet guests one hour prior.

Char was born on May 26, 1972, in Waukesha, Wisconsin. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and...

Lyle Arthaud

Lyle Arthaud

Oct 9, 2025

Lyle Arthaud, 94, Bismarck, passed away on October 9, 2025. 

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, October 17 at Pro-Cathedral of St. Mary, 806 E Broadway Ave, Bismarck. 

A visitation will be 5-7 PM on Thursday, October 16, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. A Vigil service will begin at 7:00 PM. 

Burial will be held...

Nancy Lange

Nancy Lange

Oct 9, 2025

Due to livestream connection errors, the service will be recorded and uploaded later today.

Nancy L. Lange, 78, Baldwin, passed away peacefully at Edgewood Mandan, surrounded by her family on October 9, 2025.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at First Presbyterian Church, Wilton, with Pastor Chuck Pedersen officiating. Family will greet guests one hour...