Obituaries

Oct 15, 2020

Theresa (Grensteiner) Leier, 87,  Bismarck, formerly of Tappen, died peacefully at CHI St. Alexius on  Oct. 15, 2020.

Due to the COVID 19, everyone is encouraged to follow CDC guidelines and wear a mask.

Mass of Christian burial will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Tappen, with Fr. Peter Sharpe officiating. Theresa’s funeral service...

Oct 15, 2020

Barbara Holli, 84, Bismarck, passed away on Oct. 15, 2020 at St. Alexius, Bismarck. Funeral services will be held at a later date.

Barbara was born on June 8, 1936 to Henry and Dorothy (Parsons) Knapp. She was raised and educated in Ohio, graduating from Chardon High School.

She married Richard Johnston and the two lived in various places throughout...

Oct 14, 2020

Donald James Schaffer, 74, Bismarck, died on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at St. Alexius, Bismarck. Cremation has taken place. Private family services were held at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan.

He enlisted in the Marines out of high school and served four years during the Vietnam war.

Donnie is survived by one brother, Ken (Jeanie); nephews, Brad (Jolene) Schaffer...

Oct 14, 2020

Louise (Sailer) Roth, 77, Glen Ullin, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, Oct. 14, after a eight year battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at Evangelical Congregational Church, Glen Ullin. A service livestream will be available on the funeral home’s website.

Visitation will be held from 5...

Oct 14, 2020

Angela (Angie) Fay Koppang, 65, Bismarck, passed away on October 14, 2020 at her home. A Celebration of Life Service will be livestreamed on Tuesday, November 10, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. (Central Time).  

Angie was born on April 30, 1955 to Alton and Frances (Davidson) Koppang in Mayville. She was the oldest of four children. Angie and her family moved...

Oct 14, 2020

Nancy Degner, 65, died Wednesday, October 14, 2020, at her home in Menoken.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, it’s recommended everyone attending wear masks.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 19, 2020 at First Lutheran Church, 800 N 7th St, Bismarck, ND. A service livestream will be available at the time of the service.

Visitation will...

Oct 14, 2020

Bernice E. Walther, 92, formerly of Solen, died Oct. 14, 2020 at Parkside Lutheran Home, Lisbon. Due to COVID-19, a private family service will be held.

Bernice was born on Dec. 24, 1927 east of Solen and attended Solen School. She married Bill Walther on May 24, 1948 and the two lived in Solen.

She was an active lady throughout...

Oct 12, 2020

Marilyn Kreiter, 90, Bismarck, died Oct. 12, 2020 in a local nursing home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15 at Eastgate Funeral Service, 2302 E Divide Ave, Bismarck.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Eastgate Funeral Service, 2302 E Divide Ave, Bismarck.

Burial will be held at Sunset Memorial Gardens,...

Oct 11, 2020

Rhoda Beatrice (Ostroot) Pederson, 102, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020 of natural causes. A private family service will be held.

She was born September 3, 1918 in Astoria, S.D., to Theodore and Hannah (Quail) Ostroot. In 1924 the family moved to Crosby where she attended grade school. Later they moved to Minot where she graduated from Minot High...

Oct 11, 2020

Vernon Voegele, 92, died Oct. 11, 2020. A private family service will be held.

Vernon was born on June 6, 1928 to Fred J. and Ottille (Schrenk) Voegele. He grew up on the family farm north of Glen Ullin. At the age of 17, he bought and began playing the saxophone. He played with a number of bands.

On November...

Oct 10, 2020

Oct 10, 2020

Timothy Wieben, 71, Bismarck, passed away unexpectedly on Oct. 10, 2020 in his home. A memorial service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. For those attending, masks are required, and social distancing will be observed.

Family will greet guests from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, at Parkway Funeral Service,...

Oct 9, 2020

Cheryl Lynne (Neff) Frederick, 57, passed away at her home on Oct. 9, 2020. A memorial service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, at Bismarck Baptist Church, 2211 Laforest Ave, Bismarck. Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. at the church.

Cheryl was born August 21,1963 to Dean and Frances (Iblings) Neff in Bismarck. She was raised in...

Oct 8, 2020

John Birkholz, 74, entered eternal life on Oct. 8, 2020 at Sanford Health, Fargo. Cremation has taken place. For the safety of everyone, a celebration of John’s life will be held at a later date.                                                                                                                      

John was born to Rosalie and Art Birkholz on April 27, 1946 in Hazen, the eleventh of twelve children.  The family moved to Bismarck in...

Oct 8, 2020

Marcella (Fetzer) Nathan, 82, Bismarck, passed away on Oct. 8, 2020 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease and now resides in her heavenly mansion where she longed to be. Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 1143 N 26th St, Bismarck. Masks are required.

Burial will be held at...

Oct 8, 2020

Jeanette Kathleen (Danielson) Adamyk, 86, of Wilton, ND, gracefully and peacefully passed away at her home on October 8, 2020.  She has “finished the course” and now resides in her heavenly mansion, where she longed to be.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, October 12, 2020 at Mission Evangelical Free Church, 701 7th Street N,...

Oct 7, 2020

Janice Schneider, 81, Bismarck, died Wednesday, October 7, 2020, at St. Gabriel’s Community, Bismarck. Private family services will be held at 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16. A service livestream will be available on the funeral home's website.

 

A graveside service will be held in the spring of 2021. Details of the burial will be provided at a later date....

Oct 7, 2020

Viola Caroline Bertha Ackerman, 94, Bismarck, passed away on Oct. 7, 2020 due to complications from COVID-19.

Visitation will be held from 10 am – 12 pm on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at Eastgate Funeral Service, 2302 East Divide Avenue, Bismarck. A graveside service will be held at 2:30 pm at the Linton City Cemetery, Linton, ND.

Viola was born...

Oct 6, 2020

Kenneth “Big Dog” J. Vetter, 59, Bismarck, passed away in his sleep on Oct. 6, 2020 and now is in heaven. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 23, at Church of St. Anne, 1321 Braman Ave, Bismarck.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy,...

Oct 6, 2020

James “Jim” Kramer, 76, Bismarck, passed away on Oct. 6, 2020 of Multiple Myeloma.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10 at Lutheran Church of the Cross, 1004 E Highland Acres Rd, Bismarck. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral service. A service livestream will be available on the church’s website.

Jim was...