Obituaries
Francis (Frank) Waldner
May 26, 2026
Francis (Frank) E. Waldner Jr., 78, of Bismarck, ND, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND.
Memorial service will be held at 11AM, Monday June 1, at Zion Lutheran Church, 413 E Ave D, with a visitation being held one hour prior to the service. To view the service livestream please click on the link...
Wayne Vedquam
May 26, 2026
Wayne Gerald Vedquam, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and cherished friend, died on May 26, 2026, at the age of 88.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, June 3, at St. Anne Roman Catholic Church, 1321 Braman Ave., Bismarck, with a visitation being held one hour prior to the mass.
Burial will be held at...
Kathleen VandeWalle
May 19, 2025
Kathleen VandeWalle, 95, crossed over peacefully into our Father’s waiting and loving arms at Touchmarck Assisted Living in Bismarck on May 19, 2025. Kathleen courageously fought an exhausting battle with Alzheimer’s disease for several years.
A Celebration of Life will be at 1:30 PM on Friday, June 5, 2026, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 3117 E. Century Ave., Bismarck.
Kathleen was born...
Hazel "Cheri" Dorgan
May 30, 2026
Hazel “Cheri” Dorgan, beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 81.
A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, June 4, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck, ND.
Visitation will be held from 3-4:30 PM on Wednesday, June 3, at Parkway Funeral Service. A prayer service will begin at 4:30 PM.
Burial...
Dash Comford
May 30, 2026
With his beloved wife, Michelle Effertz by his side, Dash Gregory Comford, age 74, died peacefully at CHI St. Alexius Hospital in Bismarck, ND on May 30, 2026.
A Celebration of his Life will be held at 11:00 am on June 20, 2026 at Eastgate Funeral and Cremation Service located at 3117 E. Century Avenue, Bismarck. He was cremated at his...
Kevin Siroshton
May 28, 2026
Kevin James Siroshton, 53, of Bismarck, ND, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2026, after a courageous four-year battle with cancer, surrounded by love and with his devoted wife, Wendy, by his side.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Eastgate Funeral Service, 3117 E Century Ave. Visitation will be held...
Robert Nix
May 28, 2026
A Valley City native, Robert Nix was born on March 12, 1945, and passed away on May 28, 2026.
A Funeral Service will be held at 2 PM on Friday, June 5, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 3117 E Century Ave, Bismarck, ND.
A visitation will start at 11 AM on Friday, June 5, at Eastgate Funeral Service, and will continue until service.
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Barbara Middaugh
May 28, 2026
Barbara Middaugh, 87, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at home in Bismarck.
A Funeral Service will be held at 1 PM, Friday, June 5, at St. George's Episcopal Memorial Church, 601 N 4th St. Bismarck, North Dakota
Burial will be held at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Barb was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on July 17, 1938. She was the youngest of...
Delores Huisman
May 28, 2026
Delores Huisman passed peacefully on the evening of May 28, 2026, surrounded by her angel family. She left her earthly home quietly and with dignity, only to be met by her Father in Heaven, escorted by the loving members of her family that preceded her.
Delores’s Funeral Mass will begin at 10:30, on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at Eastgate Funeral Service...
Carol Cashman
May 28, 2026
Carol Ann Cashman, affectionately known as Party Nana, earned her eternal reward on May 28, 2026, surrounded by her five daughters.
The family will hold a visitation on Thursday, June 4, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 3117 E Century Ave, from 6:00-8:00 PM, with a Rosary/Vigil at 7:00 PM.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, June 5, 2026, at...
Dawn Bland
May 26, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Dawn Joyce Bland (Geiss), who passed away on Tuesday, May 26, at the age of 65.
Dawn was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend whose warmth and presence touched so many. Above all else, she loved her children, Hayley and Brandon, and her beloved granddaughter, Estelle, who brought...
Josephine Meidinger
May 26, 2026
Josephine “Jo” Julianna Meidinger, 88, passed away on Tuesday at Sanford hospital in Bismarck.
Cremation has taken place. A graveside service will take place at 11:00 AM on Monday, June 22, 2026 at Mandan Union Cemetery.
Jo was born on March 8, 1938 in Flasher, ND, the daughter of Frank and Mathilda (Hoff) Bernhardt. Jo graduated from Flasher High School in 1956...
Lawrence Koffler
May 24, 2026
Lawrence P.E. Koffler went to his heavenly home on May 24, 2026, at Good Samaritan Society – Sunset Drive, Mandan. He was 89 years old, two months shy of his 90th birthday.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, May 29, 2026, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 3117 E Century Ave, Bismarck, ND.
Larry was born to Joseph and...
Carol McCullough
May 24, 2026
Carol Elaine McCullough, 97, passed away May 24, 2026 at her home in Mandan, ND. A celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Carol was born August 31, 1928, to Silas and Eleanora Opperman in Fargo, ND. Her family farmed near Chaffee, ND. Where’s that??
She obtained her nursing degree from Bismarck Nursing College. She met Dr. William “Bill”...
John Schneider
May 23, 2026
John D. Schneider, 90, Bismarck, passed away on May 23, 2026.
A funeral service will be held at 10 AM, Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 3117 E Century Ave. With a visitation being held one hour prior to the service.
Graveside Service will be held at the Wing Cemetery at 1 PM on Thursday, June 4.
John was born on...
Jessie Schuh
May 23, 2026
Jessie Dean Schuh, 47, passed away on May 23, 2026, at Sanford Health in Bismarck, ND.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, May 29, at First Lutheran Church, 800 N. 7th St., Bismarck, ND.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 PM on Thursday, May 28, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 3117 E. Century Ave., Bismarck. A...
David Johnson
May 22, 2026
David Keith Johnson, 70, Bismarck, formerly of Steele, passed away on May 22, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, May 28, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 203 Mitchell Ave S, Steele, ND.
David was born on June 15, 1955, to Ernest and Vivian (Remme) Johnson in Burleigh County. He attended...
Patricia Wolter
May 21, 2026
Patricia Ann Wolter passed away peacefully on May 21st at Miller Pointe in Mandan, ND - her battle with Alzheimer's is finally over.
Patty's life and the beginning of many adventures and lifelong friendships began in Watertown, SD. It was there she met the love of her life, Keith Wolter. They were married in 1975 and began their life together in...
Paul J. Bailey
May 21, 2026
Paul James Bailey, 74 of Bismarck, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 on Wednesday, 27th at Eastgate funeral service, 3117 E. Century Ave, Bismarck, ND.
Paul was born on October 30, 1951 in Minot North Dakota, the son of James and Elaine (Rostad) Bailey. He attended elementary school in Williston, graduated from Carpio...
James "Jim" DeForest
May 20, 2026
James “Jim” DeForest, age 83, of Bismarck, North Dakota, passed away on May 20, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am, Friday, June 5, at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, 520 Raymond St, Bismarck. Memorials may be given to the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit. Jim's mass will be livestreamed.
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