Obituaries
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...
Tamme Sweringen
Aug 6, 2026
Tamme Rae (Hansen) Sweringen, 66, of Mandan, ND, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2026, at Sanford Hospital, surrounded by the love of her family and many loved ones.
A Visitation will be held from 6-7 p.m., on Tuesday, August 11, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy. With a vigil service starting at 7 p.m.
Burial will take place at the...
Thomas Mayer
Aug 3, 2026
Thomas "Tom" Alexander Mayer, age 88, of Bismarck, ND died on August 3rd, 2026. He died peacefully in the hospital after a short illness, with loved ones at his bedside.
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...
Mary Axt
Aug 10, 2026
Mary Axt, 92, died peacefully on August 10, 2026.
A funeral will be held at 11:00 am, on Monday, August 17, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 3117 E Century Ave, Bismarck. Visitation will be held one hour prior. Burial will immediately follow the service at Fairview Cemetery, Bismarck.
Mary was born November 7, 1933, in McClusky, ND, the daughter of Michael and Christina...
Richard "Rich" Will
Aug 9, 2026
Richard “Rich” Will, 58, passed away on August 9, 2026, at CHI, with his family by his side, following a short battle with cancer.
Rich was born September 18, 1967, in Minot, North Dakota, to Thomas and Beverly Will. Music found him early in life. At about three years old, he picked up Dad’s guitar, and he pretty much never put...
James Cooke
Aug 9, 2026
James Cooke, 87 years old, passed away on August 9, 2026. He passed gently through the final door to heaven in his sleep.
A Memorial Service will start at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, August 14, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 3117 E Century Ave.
Jim was born in Bottineau, ND, and lived in Thief River Falls, MN, Lawton, OK, Fargo ND, was a...
Jean Olson
Aug 9, 2026
Jean Marie Olson, 91, passed peacefully into the loving arms of Jesus on August 9, 2026, at CHI St. Alexius Health, with her two daughters at her bedside. In the hours leading up to her passing, she spent precious time with family members. She shared loving thoughts with each person, holding close in her heart not only those who were...
Susan Rifenburgh
Aug 8, 2026
Susan Kay Rifenburgh, 69, of Bismarck, North Dakota, peacefully entered the gates of Heaven on August 8, 2026, surrounded by the love of those whose lives she touched so deeply.
A Memorial Service will start at 11 a.m., on Wednesday, August 19, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 3117 E Century Ave.
Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m., on Tuesday, August 18, at...
Wanda Walker
Aug 7, 2026
Wanda Lee Walker lived her life with a charitable joy that was contagious, a faith that inspired others, and a love that created lifelong connections. Surrounded by her family, she passed away peacefully on August 7, 2026 at Good Samaritan Society, Miller Pointe in Mandan.
Wanda was born on December 29, 1937, in Mott, North Dakota, and raised in both Mott...
Judy Holt
Aug 4, 2026
Judy Ann (Stokke) Holt, a beloved wife, mom, grandma, family member, teacher, and devoted friend, was born on February 8, 1953, in Grand Forks, North Dakota, and passed away on August 4, 2026, at the age of 73, surrounded by her loving family. She will be remembered for her kindness, strength, work ethic, and care that she showed to everyone.
Judy...
Larry Cook
Aug 3, 2026
Larry Ray Cook, 77, of Bismarck, died Monday, August 3, 2026.
Larry was born in Columbus, MT in 1948 to Sue and Howard Cook. His family moved to Wilton, ND when he was 12 years old, and he graduated from Wilton High School in 1966. He earned his bachelor's degree at Valley City State University in 1970 and later returned to...
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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,...
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