Obituaries
Joanne C. Bavendick
Feb 25, 2026
In Loving Memory of Joanne C. Bavendick, 92, of Bismarck, ND, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2026, at Touchmark. In accordance with Joanne’s wishes, no services will be held.
Joanne Clara Bavendick was born January 13, 1934, in Bismarck, North Dakota, to Edwin and Wilma (Graham) Meyer. She grew up in Baldwin, ND,...
Sr. Grace Dahmus
Feb 25, 2026
Sister Grace (baptized Mary) Dahmus, 86, a member of Annunciation Monastery, Bismarck, entered eternal life Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at St. Alexius Medical Center. Visitation at the monastery will be Monday, March 2, from 10:00 a.m. with a vigil service at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Annunciation Monastery. The Mass of Christian Burial is Tuesday, March 3, at 4:00...
Ervin Ely
Mar 1, 2026
Ervin Albert Ely, 89, of Bismarck, passed away on March 1, 2026, at St. Vincent’s Nursing Home.
A memorial service will be held at 11 AM, on Friday March 6, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy.
The family will greet guests one hour prior to the service.
Ervin was born on May 9, 1936, in Bismarck, North Dakota, to Albert and Alice...
Eugene "Arky" Eckholm
Feb 26, 2026
Eugene “Arky” Alton Eckholm, 84, passed away in Sartell, MN on Thursday, February 26, 2026.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. at First Lutheran Church, 408 9th St. NW, Mandan on Friday, March 20, 2026, followed by a time of fellowship and lunch at the Mandan Moose.
Burial will take place at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Bismarck.
Eugene Alton Eckholm was...
Florence Wagner
Feb 26, 2026
Florence (Kiemele) Wagner, 91, Bismarck, passed away February 26, 2026, at CHI St. Alexius Health, Bismarck. Florence was born December 11, 1934, the daughter of John and Caroline (Heer) Kiemele at her grandmother’s home in Linton, ND.
She attended grade and high school in Hazelton. Florence and Vern became acquainted in the summer of 1951, and on June 20, 1954, the...
E. Kathryn Bosch
Feb 25, 2026
Eileen Kathryn “Kathy” Bosch was born on August 11, 1938, the youngest child of Leone and Harold Abbey, and was raised on the family farm south of Regent, ND. She attended country school during her primary grades and graduated from Mott High School in 1957.
Kathy continued her education at St. Alexius School of Nursing in Bismarck. It was during this...
Agnes (Vogel) Dietrich Zander DeBruyn
Feb 25, 2026
Agnes Dietrich passed away on February 25, 2026, in Hollywood, FL peacefully surrounded by family and friends. She left behind a life marked by strength, independence, adventure, and a deep love for family and friendship.
A service will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, March 7, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. A visitation will be held one hour...
Kathleen Rudolph
Feb 25, 2026
Kathleen Mae “Kathy” Rudolph passed away on February 25th at Essentia Hospital in Fargo after an extended illness.
A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am, Monday, March 2, at United Church of Christ, 1200 E Highland Acres, Bismarck.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 pm, with a prayer service and sharing of memories beginning at 6:00 pm, Sunday,...
Randy Barth
Feb 25, 2026
Randy John Barth, 57, passed away on February 25, 2026, after a courageous and unwavering battle with primary progressive multiple sclerosis (MS). A memorial service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, February 28 at Inspire Family Fellowship, 523 N 21st St, Bismarck. A livestream of the memorial service will be available here: https://vimeo.com/event/90276
Family will greet guests from 5 to 6:30...
Sandra Schlegel
Feb 23, 2026
Sandra “Sandy” Schlegel, 81, of Mandan, passed away on February 23, 2026.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, March 2, at First Lutheran Church, 800 N 7th St, Bismarck. To view the livestream, click this link: Sandy Schlegel Livestream.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 pm, with a prayer service and sharing of memories beginning at...
David Dienstmann
Feb 22, 2026
David Dienstmann, 86, of Bismarck, passed away Febuary 22, 2026.
Funeral services will be held at 11 AM, on Saturday March 14, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck, ND. Family will greet guests one hour prior.
Burial will be held at St. Mary's Cemetery, Bismarck.
Full obituary pending.
Theodore "Ted" Adamyk
Feb 21, 2026
Theodore “Ted” Adamyk, 100, passed into his Heavenly home and the loving arms of his Savior on February 21, 2026.
Ted was born August 16, 1925 to Dimitri “Matt” and Mary (Hryckow) Adamyk in Wilton, ND. The family lived in Chapin for a few years until the death of his father in 1932. His mother acquired one of the Chapin mine...
MaryEllen Turcotte
Feb 20, 2026
MaryEllen (Terry) Turcotte passed away peacefully at home on February 20, 2026, surrounded by her husband, Dick, and her daughters, Mary Jo and Patty.
A family memorial service and burial will be held at a later date.
MaryEllen was born on November 19, 1934, in Sheyenne, ND, to Cyril and Margaret Terry. The tragic loss of her parents in a car accident...
Layton Freborg
Feb 20, 2026
Layton fell into the arms of Jesus in the early morning hours of February 20th, 2026, due to complications from Alzheimer’s. He was 92.
A funeral service will be held at 1:30 PM, on Friday, February 27, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck.
A visitation will be held from 5:00–7:00 PM on Thursday, February 26, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 2302...
Armelia Nagel
Feb 20, 2026
Armelia “Millie” Nagel, 93, of Bismarck, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2026.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 AM, on Friday, February 27, at the Church of Corpus Christi, 1919 N 2nd St, Bismarck, ND. To view the service livestream, please click on the link provided ~ Armelia
A visitation will be held from 5-7 PM, on...
Rita Dirk
Feb 19, 2026
Rita Marie Dirk, age 72, passed away on February 19, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM, on Friday, February 27, at Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, 520 Raymond St, Bismarck, ND.
A visitation will be held from 5-7 PM, on Thursday, February 26, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy,...
Viola A. Kraft
Feb 17, 2026
Viola Arlene Kraft, 85, Bismarck, died Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at her home, with family at her side.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 1 PM in the 2nd-floor activities room at the Patterson Place, 420 E. Main Ave., Bismarck.
Viola was born on October 26, 1940, in Rugby, ND, to Victor and Alma (Ekness)...
William "Bill" C. Hansen
Feb 15, 2026
William “Bill” C. Hansen, 94, of Wilton, passed away on February 15, 2026, at Baptist Health and Rehab.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, February 20, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck, ND, with visitation one hour prior.
Bill was born on November 1, 1931, southwest of Wilton in Painted Woods Township to Arthur and...
George Obenauer
Feb 14, 2026
George Obenauer, Jr., 81, Bismarck, went to heaven on February 14, 2026 at Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center. Cremation has taken place. To honor George’s life, a memorial at Missouri Slope and private family service will be held at a later date.
George was born July 8, 1944 to George and Martha (Klein) Obenauer in Ashley, North Dakota.
He was raised and...
Khylene "Kaye" Upgren
Feb 14, 2026
Khylene Kaye “Kaye” Upgren entered her heavenly home on February 14th, 2026.
Kaye was born October 10, 1942, in Minot, North Dakota, the eldest of six children born to Chet and Alta Hofstad. During her early years, while her father served in Europe during World War II, she and her mother resided in Minot. After his return, the family remained in...
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