Obituaries

Victor Redinger

Victor Redinger

Jul 27, 2026

Vic Redinger, 83, passed away on July 27, 2026, at St. Vincent's Care Center, Bismarck. 

Per Vic's wishes cremation has taken place.

A gathering to remember Vic will be from 1:00-3:00PM on Saturday, August 8, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 3117 E Century Ave, Bismarck.

Interment will be at Fisher Cemetery, Tappen, ND at a later date.

Vic is survived by his wife, Pamela, of...

Theresa Lacher

Theresa Lacher

Jul 23, 2026

Theresa V. (Mathern) Lacher, 86, passed away on July 23, 2026.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:00 am, Friday, August 7, at the Church of Corpus Christi, 1919 N 2nd St, Bismarck. To view livestream, click this link: Theresa Lacher.

Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 pm, with a rosary and vigil beginning at 7:00 pm, Thursday, August...

Judy Holt

Judy Holt

Aug 4, 2026

Judy Holt, 73, of Bismarck, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on August 4, 2026.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 AM, on Saturday, August 8, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck, with a visitation beginning one hour prior to the service.

Full obituary pending...

Thomas Mayer

Thomas Mayer

Aug 3, 2026

Thomas Mayer, 88, of Bismarck, passed away on August 3, 2026.

Mass of Christian Burial will start at 11 a.m., on Tuesday, August 11, at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, 520 Raymond St.

A visitation will be held from 6-7 P.m., on Monday, August 10, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 3117 E Century Ave, with a Rosary/ Vigil starting at 7 p.m.

Burial...

Larry Cook

Larry Cook

Aug 3, 2026

Larry Cook, 77, Bismarck, passed away August 3, 2026. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, August 14 at Eastgate Funeral Service, 3117 E Century Ave, Bismarck.

Family will greet guests from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Eastgate Funeral Service, Bismarck. A prayer service will begin at 6:30 p.m.

Obituary pending. 

Lois Schneider

Lois Schneider

Aug 3, 2026

Lois L. Schneider, 93, Steele, ND passed away August 3, 2026. A memorial service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, August 6 at Eastgate Funeral Service, 3117 E Century Ave, Bismarck. Family will greet guests beginning at 9 a.m.

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

Lois was born to Ben and Anna (Maart) Kunkel on April...

Agnes Volk

Agnes Volk

Aug 2, 2026

Agnes Volk, 85, of Bismarck, ND, formerly of Minot, ND, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 2, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones.

Visitation will be held from 2-4 p.m., on Sunday, August 9, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 3117 E Century Ave, with a Rosary/Vigil starting at 4 p.m.

A Mass of Christian Burial will start at 10:00 a.m., on Monday, August...

Maureen Messer

Maureen Messer

Aug 2, 2026

Maureen Fay (Rothmann) Messer, 72, passed away peacefully with loved ones at her side on August 2, 2026.

Maureen was born on November 15, 1953, in Bismarck, North Dakota, to Gordon and Gladys (Goehring) Rothmann. She was raised in Washburn with her two sisters and graduated from Washburn High School in 1971. She married Leland “Lee” Messer on August 25, 1973....

Wayne Otterness

Wayne Otterness

Aug 1, 2026

Wayne C. Otterness, 89, of Bismarck, passed away on August 1, 2026.

A funeral service will be held at 11am, on Friday, August 7, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 502 N 4th St, Bismarck, ND. Visitation will begin one hour prior. To view the service livestream, click the link provided~ Wayne. 

Burial will be held at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Bismarck.

Wayne Charles Otterness was...

John Christianson

John Christianson

Jul 31, 2026

John Arthur Christianson, 69, passed away on July, 31, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30am on Wednesday, August 5, at Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, 520 Raymond St, Bismarck, ND.

Visitation will be held from 5-7pm on Tuesday, August 4, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. A Rosary/Vigil service...

John Miller

John Miller

Jul 30, 2026

John passed away on July 30, 2026 at CHI-St. Alexius Medical Center after a four month battle with cancer.

Family will greet guests from 10am-12pm to share memories of John and enjoy refreshments on Wednesday, August 12, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 3117 E Century Ave, Bismarck, ND.

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

John was born to Angie (Angeline) Baumgartner...

Art Trautmann

Art Trautmann

Jul 29, 2026

Art Trautmann, formerly of Robinson and Bismarck, passed away on July 29 at the age of 91 at the Eventide Nursing Home in Jamestown.

Art was born on October 14, 1934, on the family farm to William A. and Martha (Weisser) Trautmann. He grew up on the farm and like many farm kids he knew the value of hard work at...

Clarence Jahner

Clarence Jahner

Jul 29, 2026

Clarence James Jahner passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.

Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10am on Tuesday, August 4, at St. Anne Catholic Church, 1321 Braman Ave, Bismarck, ND.

Visitation will be held from 5-7pm on Monday, August 3, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. A rosary/vigil service will begin at...

Lawrence Stockert

Lawrence Stockert

Jul 29, 2026

Lawrence David Stockert, age 78, of Bismarck, ND, passed away on July 29, 2026.

A Mass of Christian Burial will start at 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, August 6, at Pro-Cathedral of St. Mary, 825 E Broadway Ave.

Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m., on Wednesday, August 5, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, with a Rosary/Vigil starting at 6 p.m.

Burial...

Michael Saba

Michael Saba

Jul 28, 2026

Michael “Mike” Peter Saba passed away peacefully in his Las Vegas home on July 28th in the loving company of his children. He leaves behind an inspiring wealth of memories and stories from a remarkable life fully lived, and a legacy of international bridge-building and bringing people together across cultures. Over the years, he cultivated connections with his cherished family,...

Marla (Delaney) Schiermeister

Marla (Delaney) Schiermeister

Jul 28, 2026

Marla Jeanne (Delaney) Schiermeister, 68, Bismarck, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, and child of God met Jesus July 28, 2026. Her celebration of Life will be held Saturday, August 1 at New Song Church, 3200 N 11th St, Bismarck at 10:30 a.m. Following, her burial will be held at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Bismarck. For a time of fellowship,...

Warren Bien

Warren Bien

Jul 28, 2026

Warren Bien,80, of Bismarck, passed away on July 28, 2026

A Funeral service will be held at 10:30am, on Thursday, August 6, at McCabe United Methodist Church, 1030 N 6th St, Bismarck, ND. To view the church livestream, click the link provided, Warren. 

Visitation will be held from 5-7pm, on Wednesday, August 5, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 3117 E Century Ave, Bismarck....

Kathleen "Kay" Paulson

Kathleen "Kay" Paulson

Jul 28, 2026

Kathleen Kay Paulson, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away at Edgewood Vista in Mandan, ND, on July 28, 2026, after a courageous 2-month battle with cancer. Born on June 21, 1939, in Castlewood, SD, Kay was the cherished daughter of Don and Monica Koenders.

Kay was born with a servant’s heart. Being the oldest of 7 siblings, she...

Croix Clooten

Croix Clooten

Jul 27, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Croix José Clooten, affectionately known as “Croix Boy,” whose life was tragically cut short on July 27, 2026, at the age of 22 in Bismarck, North Dakota.

Born on July 22, 2004 in Bismarck, Croix spent his entire life in the community he proudly called home. Raised and educated in...

Jeannie Thom

Jeannie Thom

Jul 26, 2026

Evelyn Jean (Jeannie) Thom, passed away on July 26, 2026, at the age of 76. She was born October 13, 1949, in Red Lodge, Montana, the oldest daughter of the late Iva L. (Hotchkiss) and Charles N. Thom. Jeannie was raised in Laurel, Montana and graduated from Laurel High School in 1969. 

Jeannie married Dennis Braunstadter on December 5, 1969. Together...