Obituaries
Dorothy Broadwell
Feb 7, 2025
The world lost a light February 7th, 2025, Dorothy Broadwell, 84, passed at her home at Edgewood on Dominion Bismarck ND. She was on Hospice and wanted to be at her home with her family and friends. She left behind many close and amazing friends with her passing and will be greatly missed.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00pm,...
Lillian G. (Wick) Gunsch
Feb 6, 2025
Lillian G. (Wick) Gunsch, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2025 in Bismarck.
Her service livestream will be available at the following link: https://inspirefamily.churchcenter.com/pages/watch-now
A funeral service will be held at 12:00pm, Tuesday, February 11, at Inspire Family Fellowship, 523 N 21st St, Bismarck.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00pm, Monday, February 10 at Eastgate Funeral Service, 2302 E Divide Ave,...
Fran Ely
Feb 5, 2025
Francis L. Ely passed away on February 5, 2025, at a Bismarck hospital.
A private family service will be held at Parkway Funeral Home, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck, on Friday, February 28. The public is invited to share memories of Fran at a visitation following the service from 5:00-7:00 PM.
Fran was born on June 20,1934 to Albert and Alice (Rockey) Ely....
Janice Nilsen
Feb 5, 2025
Janice Marie Nilsen of Hannaford, ND passed away on February 5, 2025.
Funeral Services will be held at a later date.
Janice was born on May 31, 1940 in Valley City, ND to Leth and Edna (Nelson) Anderson. She was raised on her family's farm near Eastedge, ND. Janice was a graduate of Nome High School and carried the pride of her...
Delvin D. Westby Sr.
Feb 5, 2025
Delvin (Del) Westby, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away February 5, 2025, surrounded by family.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00pm, Saturday, February 15, 2025 at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. Family will greet visitors one hour prior to the service.
Born on January 15, 1937, to Arthur and Laura (Skardet) Westby, Delvin grew up...
Carol Steichen
Feb 5, 2025
Carol Ann (Biegler) Steichen, 70 of Tuttle, ND, passed away in her home on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 after a long battle of health challenges.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00am, Tuesday February 11th, at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 318 2nd Street SW, Steele, ND followed by fellowship at Pfiefers 510 7th Street NW, Steele, ND.
Visitation will...
Dr. Harold J. Miller
Feb 5, 2025
Dr. Harold J. Miller, 95, passed away on February 5, 2025.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 4:00 pm on Monday, February 10 at Our Lady of Annunciation Chapel in the Benedictine Center for Servant Leadership at the University of Mary with Monsignor James Shea officiating. There will be no viewing as cremation has taken place.
Harold was born...
Clarence "Kelly" Carlson
Feb 4, 2025
Clarence (Kelly) Carlson passed away Feb. 4, 2025. He was born Feb. 5, 1931, in Cloquet, MN.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00am, Saturday, March 29 at Faith Lutheran Church, 1402 E Ave C, Bismarck.
To view the service livestream, click this link Faith Lutheran Church - Bismarck, ND | Bismarck ND | Facebook
Visitation will be held from 5:00pm to...
Roberta K. Mitzel
Feb 4, 2025
Roberta K. Mitzel (Bobbi), Bismarck, passed peacefully into our Lord’s Kingdom on Feb. 4, 2025. She was 79 years of age.
Mass of Christian burial will be held at 1:00 PM, Thursday, Feb. 13, at Ascension Catholic Church, 1825 S 3rd St, Bismarck, followed by a luncheon.
Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM, Wednesday, Feb. 12, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330...
Carol Olsen
Feb 4, 2025
Carol M. Olsen, 75, of Bismarck, passed away on February 4, 2025, at Edgewood Assisted Living, surrounded by her family.
Carol was born in New England, North Dakota, to the late Frank and Viola Heick. She graduated from New England St. Mary High School. Carol was a stay-at-home mom and returned to work as an Optician until her retirement. She enjoyed...
Robin Rae Kress
Feb 3, 2025
Robin Rae (Rudolph) Kress was born August 11,1962 in Rugby, North Dakota to Michael and Kathleen (Shafer) Rudolph. She was enfolded into God's loving arms February 3, 2025.
A celebration of life service will be held at 10:30am, Friday, Feb 7 at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 1143 N 26th St, Bismarck.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 6:30pm, with a...
Leonard Stettner
Feb 3, 2025
Leonard M. Stettner, 89, of Mandan, formerly of Ross, North Dakota, passed away Monday, February 3, 2025, surrounded by his family.
A gathering of family and friends will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM, Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck.
A private family interment will be held.
Leonard was born in Inver Grove Heights, south of Saint Paul,...
Marion Gomke
Feb 3, 2025
Marion D. Gomke, 86, passed away on February 3, 2025 at Missouri Slope Care Center.
A memorial service will be held at 6:30 PM, Friday, June 20, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. Family will begin greeting guests one hour prior to the service.
Burial will be held on Sunday, June 22, at Zion Cemetery, Elgin.
Marion was born on August...
John D. Baumstark
Feb 3, 2025
John Davis Baumstark Jr, 78, of Bismarck, died at Benedictine (St. Gabriel's) in Bismarck, ND on February 3, 2025.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, April 10, at McCabe United Methodist Church, 1030 N 6th St, Bismarck.
Visitation will be held one hour prior.
John was born in Lexington, KY on August 23, 1946, and resided there until he...
Michael Cieslak
Feb 2, 2025
Michael John Cieslak, fondly known to family as MJ, was a beacon of light to all who knew him. Born on April 18, 1985, in Bismarck, ND, Michael's charismatic personality and humorous spirit were evident from a young age. His infectious laughter and boundless energy turned ordinary moments into unforgettable memories. As a chef, he combined his love for cooking...
Tammy Stoltz
Jan 31, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Tammy Marie Stoltz of Bismarck, North Dakota on January 31st, 2025.
A funeral will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck, ND.
Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00PM, Friday, February 7, 2025 at Parkway Funeral Service.
Burial will be held at Sunset Memorial...
David Bruce
Jan 31, 2025
David Allen Bruce, 51, of Valley City, ND, passed away on January 31, 2025, under the care of hospice in Mandan, ND.
David was born March 29, 1973, in Fargo, ND to Shirley (Ziemba) Bruce. He attended school in West Fargo, ND and graduated high school in Rugby, ND in 1996.
David worked at various jobs including commercial and residential janitorial; construction;...
Kermith Krueger
Jan 29, 2025
Kermith Krueger, 69, of Lehr, North Dakota, passed away on January 29, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Diagnosed in the spring of 2019, Kermith faced his illness with strength and resilience, never losing his kind heart or his sense of humor.
He is survived by his loving mother, Velora; his brothers, Keven and Curt; his daughter, Missy; and his...
Garold L. Mauch
Jan 29, 2025
Garold L. Mauch 67, of Bismarck, formerly of Goodrich, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at a Bismarck hospital.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck.
Garold was born on April 27, 1957, to Harold and Kathleen (O’Neill) Mauch. He was raised...
Douglas A.F. Schnase
Jan 28, 2025
Douglas Arthur Franklin Schnase, 81, Bismarck, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at a Mandan care center. Cremation has taken place and service will take place at a later date.
Douglas was born in Minot on July 10, 1943, the son of Henry “Hank” and Bertha (Bakken) Schnase.
In 1943 he was hospitalized with encephalitis. He was in a coma for...