Obituaries
Ellen Bartz
Nov 5, 2025
Ellen Kristine (nee Ronningen) Bartz
Ellen was born February 22, 1930, in Max, ND to Even and Kristine (nee Rodberget) Ronningen. She attended a rural school through the eighth grade and high school in Max graduating in 1948. She earned a Standard Diploma in 1951 from Minot State Teachers College. She was united in marriage with Carl Bartz on August 14,...
Guy Schiermeister
Nov 5, 2025
Guy Lynn Schiermeister, 72, Bismarck, was united with Jesus on November 5, 2025. A celebration of his life will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, November 12 at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. Family will be present one hour prior to the service to greet guests and share in memories of Guy.
On July 25, 1953, Marvin and Constance (Niles)...
Fred Fennern
Nov 5, 2025
Fredrick Fennern of Bismarck, formerly of Jamestown, passed away November 5, 2025 at the age of 96.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 12:30PM, Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, 520 Raymond St, Bismarck, ND.
Family will greet guests from 6:00-7:00PM, Monday, November 10, 2025 at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck. A rosary/vigil service will begin...
Marvin Nerby
Nov 4, 2025
Marvin Nerby, 90, of Steele passed away November 4, 2025.
Marvin was born July 11, 1935, on the family homestead in Frettim Township, the son of Tosten (Tom) and Olga Nerby. Marvin was the youngest of 12 children who have all preceded him in death. He attended primary school in the Frettim schoolhouse. In 1949, they moved to Robinson, where he...
Daniel Faurie
Nov 4, 2025
Daniel Bernard Faurie, 75, of Bismarck, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, at a local hospital.
Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, 519 Raymond St., Bismarck. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bismarck.
Born in Bordeaux, France, the son of Raoul and Eloise Faurie, Daniel was...
Kathleen "Katy" Zundel
Nov 3, 2025
Kathleen “Katy” Zundel, 91, Mandan, passed away November 3, 2025.
Kathleen (Katy) was born in Milbank, SD in 1934 to Isabelle (Murphy) and Hilbert Lowitz. She attended school in Milbank and later Watertown, where she graduated High School in 1953 and married Donald Zundel.
Kathleen was blessed with two sons, Donald Lee Jr. (ReNay) and Robert Murray (Judith). She was an avid...
Clarence "Ike" Aichele
Nov 3, 2025
Clarence Bernell "Ike" Aichele, 95, Bismarck, passed away November 3, 2025.
A funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM, on Thursday, November 13 at McCabe United Methodist Church, 1030 N 6th St, Bismarck. Visitation will be held one hour prior. A livestream to Clarence's service will be available here.
Burial will be held at Driscoll Cemetery, Driscoll, ND.
C. Bernell “Ike” Aichele...
David J DeMott
Nov 3, 2025
David DeMott, 72, of Bismarck, North Dakota, passed away on November 3, 2025. He was born on July 7, 1953, in Santa Ana, California, and grew up as a “PK” (preacher’s kid) in an Air Force family, experiencing a life of travel, discipline, and deep community connection. Growing up, he lived in Santa Ana, California; Japan; Germany; Sumter, South Carolina;...
Ryan Ray Holden
Nov 2, 2025
Our hearts are broken as we share the passing of Ryan Ray Holden, our beloved father, brother and friend on November 2nd, 2025.
Ryan was born to Bruce Dale Holden and Lora Marie Heilman on January 6th, 1990. He was raised in Gwinner, ND with his brothers, Randy and Brandon Holden, and his sister, Nichole Sims. He also spent countless days...
Arlys Poppke
Nov 2, 2025
Arlys Poppke, 95, of Bismarck, was born November 27, 1929, to Oscar and Violet (Mutschler) Wietstock in Bismarck, ND. She died peacefully at Miller Point in Mandan right before her 96th birthday.
She graduated from Wing High School playing on the basketball team with her classmate and lifelong friend of 91 years Marlys Lein. Arlys was employed as a teller in...
Rod Sabot
Nov 1, 2025
Rod Sabot, Bismarck, passed away November 1, 2025. Cremation has taken place. No services will be held, and a private family burial will be held at a later date.
Rod is survived by his wife, Rita; daughter, Marlys (Seawn); brothers, Clyde (Karen) and Kurt; sister, Claudia; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Dolores;...
Jeanette K. Bauer
Nov 1, 2025
Jeanette K. Bauer, 80, of Bismarck, passed away November 1, 2025, at home surrounded by her family and friends.
Jeanette Katthleen Bauer was born September 25, 1945, in Mandan, ND, the daughter of George and Maggie Kautzman. She was raised and educated in Mandan.
Jeanette married Celestine E. Bauer in Mandan on June 25, 1966. She worked at Northridge School for 32...
Austin Wentz
Oct 31, 2025
Austin Wentz, 28, Bismarck, passed away October 31, 2025. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, November 6 at First Lutheran Church, 800 N 7th St, Bismarck. Visitation will be held one hour prior. A livestream to Austin's service will be available here.
Burial will be held at Fairview Cemetery, Bismarck.
Austin was born, the first grandchild of the family...
Dale Coleman
Oct 31, 2025
“Our dad, Dale Coleman, passed away on Halloween and received a double treat when he was welcomed in Heaven by our mom and given a new set of legs!”
Dale Coleman, 92, of Baldwin, ND, passed away on October 31, 2025. He will be laid to rest alongside his wife in the Baldwin Cemetery, located across the road from the farm...
Curtis Jungling
Oct 30, 2025
Curtis Jungling, 91, of Bismarck, ND, passed away on October 30, 2025. He was born on June 19, 1934, in Bismarck to Reinhold and Alvinia (Hoff) Jungling.
Curtis spent much of his life in Bismarck and surrounding areas, working at Burleigh County for over 20 years. He valued his work and the good people he worked with, taking great pride in...
Nicholas "Nick" Jahnke
Oct 30, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Nicholas “Nick” Jahnke 75, of Sterling, ND. Our wonderful Husband, Father, and Grandfather, who passed away peacefully on 10-30-25 with his wife, daughter, and granddaughter at his side after a brief illness.
A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Flash's Place, Sterling,...
Joseph "Joe" Silbernagel
Oct 29, 2025
Joe was born on September 12, 1948, to Frank and Anna (Schaffner) Silbernagel in Zeeland, North Dakota, where he grew up surrounded by a large and loving family. He graduated from Zeeland High School in 1966 and remained deeply proud of his rural North Dakota roots throughout his life.
On August 3, 1968, Joe married the love of his life, Phyllis...
Leo Johs
Oct 29, 2025
Leo Lucas Johs passed away on October 29, 2025 at CHI St. Alexius Health in Bismarck.
Leo was born on a farm SE of Napoleon, ND on October 18, 1932 to Sebastian and Elizabeth (Wagner) Johs. A year later the family moved to a farm in Burnstad, ND in Logan County, where he was raised. Leo was drafted in 1953 and...
Paul Johnson
Oct 28, 2025
Paul Nailor Johnson, 86, of Bismarck ND passed away on October 28, 2025, and a private burial will take place at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery in Mandan, North Dakota. There was no funeral or memorial service.
Paul was born in Sioux City, Iowa on July 14, 1939 to Gustav Arbie Johnson and Gertrude Nailor Johnson. He grew up in Whiting,...
Diane Benes
Oct 27, 2025
Ena Diane Benes (Hill) was born on June 26, 1943, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, to Helga (Stevenson) and Sydney Hill. She was raised in Flin Flon, MB, where she attended school. Following graduation, Diane pursued her passion for helping others by entering the School of Nursing at St. Boniface, MB, in 1961. She graduated in 1964 as a Registered Nurse.
That same...
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