Obituaries

Ruth Speidel

Ruth Speidel

Dec 30, 2024

Ruth Speidel, 96, Bismarck, passed away Monday, December 30, 2024 at Missouri Slope Care Center.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at Faith Lutheran Church, 1402 E. Ave C., Bismarck. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 5-7:00 PM at Eastgate Funeral Service, 2302 E. Divide Ave, Bismarck, with a prayer service starting...

Sheryle A. Pearson

Sheryle A. Pearson

Dec 30, 2024

Sheryle A. Pearson, 78, of Bismarck, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 30, 2024, surrounded by her family and wrapped in love.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Corpus Christi Church, 1919 N 2nd St., Bismarck. Visitation will take place from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on Friday, January 3, 2025, at...

Robert Molzhon

Robert Molzhon

Dec 30, 2024

Robert (Rob) Molzhon, 65, died on December 30, 2024, from complications of MS.

Robert was born in Stanley, ND on April 18, 1959. He moved to Bismarck at the age of eight and has since lived in the Bismarck and Mandan area. He graduated from Bismarck High School and attended Bismarck Junior College. During high school, he worked at Capital Lanes....

Donna Ellison

Donna Ellison

Dec 29, 2024

Donna Mae (Becker) Ellison passed peacefully on December 29, 2024, after a brief illness. Donna was a truly kind and caring person who loved life and all it entails.

To view the service livestream, click this link Good Shepherd Lutheran Church - YouTube

Donna was born in Wishek, ND on January 24, 1962, to John and Delores Becker of Napoleon, ND. Donna...

Claire Boechler

Claire Boechler

Dec 29, 2024

Claire Boechler, 99, Bismarck, formerly of Karlsruhe, passed away at her home, surrounded by family on Sunday, December 29, 2024. 

Burial will take place at 11:00 am at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, rural Karlsruhe on Saturday, May 31, 2025. 

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 12:30 PM on Monday, January 6, 2025, at Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, 518...

Sister Gerard Wald

Sister Gerard Wald

Dec 29, 2024

Sister Gerard Wald, 82, a member of Annunciation Monastery, Bismarck, entered eternal life on December 29, 2024.

A vigil service will be held Friday, January 3, at 7 p.m. in the Chapel of Annunciation Monastery.

The Mass of Christian Burial is Saturday, January 4 at 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel of Annunciation Monastery with visitation from 9:30 a.m. until the time of...

Ryan Haman

Ryan Haman

Dec 28, 2024

Ryan Blaine Haman, 52, of Bismarck, North Dakota, died unexpectedly on December 28, 2024 in Columbia, South Carolina from injuries sustained in a tragic car accident. His beloved dogs, Lucy and Lilly, also passed away with him.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00am, Friday, January 24 at Church of St. Anne, 1321 Braman Ave, Bismarck.

Visitation will be...

James Greff

James Greff

Dec 28, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James "Jim" Peter Greff, 79. 

Jim was born June 7, 1945 in Dickinson, ND to Peter (Pete) and Magdalena (Maggie) Greff. He was raised in Mott, ND and moved to Bismarck with his sister Beanie, and brother-in-law Clarence for his junior and senior years of High School. He graduated from...

John Buresh

John Buresh

Dec 28, 2024

John R. Buresh, 90, concluded his journey on Earth on December 28, 2024 where he passed away in peace at Touchmark Senior Living Community alongside family members. Visitation will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, January 9 at St. Cecilia's Church, 503 1st St SW, Towner. Recitation of the rosary will begin at 10:30 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian...

Sally Hagen

Sally Hagen

Dec 27, 2024

Sally Hagen, age 77, of Bismarck ND, passed away Friday, December 27, 2024. 

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, January 3, 2025, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck ND, followed by fellowship in the Community Room at Parkway. 

Sally was born in Bismarck on August 28, 1947. She graduated from Bismarck High in 1965. Sally...

Eleanore Wolbaum

Eleanore Wolbaum

Dec 27, 2024

Eleanore Wolbaum, 92, Steele, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at St. Vincent's Care Center in Bismarck. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 3, 2025, at St. Francis de Sales Church in Steele, ND with Reverend Peter Sharpe officiating. 

Visitation will be held Thursday, January 2, 2025 at St. Francis de Sales Church from 4:00...

Wayne Duppong

Wayne Duppong

Dec 27, 2024

Wayne Louis Duppong passed away on December 27, 2024 after a long and rewarding life. Mass of Christian burial will be held 12 p.m. Friday, January 3 at Pro-Cathedral of St. Mary, 825 E Broadway Ave, Bismarck.

Visitation will be held 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. A vigil service will begin at 7...

Agatha Jundt

Agatha Jundt

Dec 26, 2024

Agatha Elizabeth Jundt passed away peacefully, Thursday, December 26th, 2024, at the age of 91. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:30 PM, Thursday, January 2nd, 2025 at Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, 520 Raymond St. Bismarck. 

Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, with a rosary/vigil service starting at 6:30 PM, Wednesday, January 1st, 2025...

Marlan Sorenson

Marlan Sorenson

Dec 25, 2024

Marlan Sorenson, 82, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2024.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday, January 3, 2025, at McCabe United Methodist, 1030 N 6th Street, Bismarck. A recording of Marlin’s service is available here: https://www.youtube.com/live/9aipn7TZgQ4?si=SkI5I_xOnmqXDDkS

Visitation will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 PM, Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 2302 E Divide Ave,...

Robyn Stewart

Robyn Stewart

Dec 25, 2024

Robyn Louise Stewart, 68 left this world peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Christmas day 2024 at St. Alexis CHI Medical Center.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 am, Thursday, January 2 at Eastgate Funeral Service, 2302 E. Divide Ave, Bismarck. Visitation will begin an hour before the service. 

Robyn was born March 12th, 1956 in Bloomington, Indiana, the daughter...

Illajean Unruh

Illajean Unruh

Dec 25, 2024

Illajean M. Unruh, 87, passed away on Wednesday, Christmas Day, December 25, 2024, at Sanford Hospital in Bismarck, North Dakota. 

A memorial service will be held at 11:30 AM, Saturday, January 4, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. 

Burial will be held at a later date at the Wing Cemetery, Wing. 

Illajean was born July 22, 1937, the daughter of Andrew...

Michael Kerzman

Michael Kerzman

Dec 25, 2024

Michael "Mike" Kerzman, 47, Bismarck, passed away on December 25, 2024.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00pm, Saturday, December 28 at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck.

The family invites you to join them for one more round with Mike from 7:00pm to 9:00pm, Tuesday, January 7 at the Sports Bar, 619 NP Ave, Fargo.

Mike was born on January...

Cheryl Hayes

Cheryl Hayes

Dec 24, 2024

Cheryl Hayes, 65, West Fargo, passed away on December 24, 2024.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00pm, Friday, January 3 at Eastgate Funeral Service, 2302 E. Divide Ave, Bismarck.

Cheryl Lynn Hayes (nee O'Shaughnessy) was born on Feb. 01 1959, in Grand Forks, ND to Robert and Sheila O'Shaughnessy. She was raised in Grand Forks, and married Robert John Hayes...

Kathryn Nordeen

Kathryn Nordeen

Dec 23, 2024

She was a woman of tremendous strength and great compassion, who taught, thought, and always believed in family first. Kathryn Marie (Johnson) Nordeen, 69, of Bismarck, ND formerly of Valley City, ND passed away at her home on December 23. 

Visitation for Kathy will begin at noon followed by a Celebration of Life at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, December 31 at...

Elizabeth A. Hardy

Elizabeth A. Hardy

Dec 23, 2024

Elizabeth “Betty” Hardy, age 89, Bismarck, North Dakota, died, Monday, December 23, 2024 at Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, 520 Raymond St, Bismarck. 

Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM-7:00 PM, Monday, December 30, 2024, with Vigil/Rosary will be starting at...