Obituaries

Michael Kemnitz

Nov 22, 2023

Michael Kemnitz, age 77, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on November 22, 2023, at his home in Mandan, ND.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, Jan. 3, at Word of Faith Church, 1503 E Divide Ave, Bismarck.

Burial will be held at 1:00 PM at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan.

Michael grew...

Richard Lang

Nov 21, 2023

 

Richard Lang, 91, Bismarck, formerly of Wishek, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, with his daughter and her husband by his side.

A celebration of the lives of both Richard and Esther will be held Friday December 29, 2023 at 11:00 AM, at the United Church of Christ, Bismarck.

At 2:00 PM Richard and Esther will be...

Charlene Zent

Nov 17, 2023

Charlene Zent, 89, Bismarck, passed away on November 17, 2023 surrounded by her family.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00AM, Wednesday, November 22 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 1919 N 2nd St. Bismarck.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00PM with a rosary/vigil service starting at 7:00PM, Tuesday, November 21 at Parkway Funeral Service,...

Rosemary Wangler

Nov 17, 2023

Rosemary Wangler, 91, Bismarck passed away in the loving arms of her family.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00AM, Tuesday, November 21, at a Pro-Cathedral of St. Mary Church, 825 E. Broadway Ave, Bismarck.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 7:00PM with a Rosary/Vigil Service starting at 6:30PM, Monday, November 20 at Pro-Cathedral of...

Raymond Steiert

Nov 15, 2023

Raymond P. Steiert Jr., age 54 of Bismarck, North Dakota, passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 in Bismarck, ND.

A mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00AM, Wednesday, Nov 22, 2023 at Ascension Catholic Church, 1825 S 3rd Street in Bismarck.

Visitation from 5:00-7:00PM with vigil service at 7:00PM on Tuesday, Nov 21, 2023 at Eastgate...

Rosemary Johnson

Nov 14, 2023

Rosemary (Backman) Johnson, 92, of Wilton, ND, passed away on November 14, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She has finished the course (2 Timothy 4:7) and now resides in her heavenly home, where she longed to be.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, Nov. 19, at Mission Evangelical Free Church, 701 7th St. N, Wilton.

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Larry Johnson

Nov 13, 2023

Larry G. Johnson passed away peacefully at his home November 13, 2023, with his family by his side.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 am CT Friday November 24, 2023, at the Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 7111 Williamson Dr., Bismarck with Pastor Matt Thompson officiating.

A graveside service will be held at 2:30 pm MT on Saturday November...

Bishop Michael M. Chuppe

Nov 13, 2023

Reverend Michael Mathias Chuppe, 67, Bismarck, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones in Rochester, MN on November 13, 2023.

A service livestream will be available for viewing at the following link: https://www.facebook.com/thesanctuarybis/

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, Nov. 20, at The Sanctuary, 2630 E Ave A, Bismarck.

Visitation will be held from...

Hayden Allen Wolf

Nov 13, 2023

Hayden Allen Wolf, a beloved son, brother, and friend, lost his battle with depression and ended his own life on November 13, 2023, at the age of 21.

A visitation will take place on Monday, November 20, 2023, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway with a Celebration of Life service for Hayden starting...

Shae Noele (Hug) Byrum

Nov 12, 2023

Shae Noele (Hug) Byrum, 47 of Mandan passed away November 12, 2023.

A memorial service will be at 1:00 PM, Monday, November 20 at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck.

Shae was born March 2nd, 1976 in Bismarck to her mother, LeAna Tilden and her sister, Shannon.

In 1983, she got her forever dad, Tom Hug and...

Renae Hoffmann Walker

Nov 12, 2023

Renae Hoffmann Walker wanted to make a difference in her community and in the lives she touched. She hopes she has done that. Walker died November 12, 2023.

A service livestream will be available on Good Shepherd Lutheran Church's YouTube page available here:        https://www.youtube.com/@GoodShepherdLutheranChurch

Her funeral will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday, Nov. 17,...

Harold Hoffman

Nov 12, 2023

Harold H. Hoffman died Sunday, November 12, 2023 at the age of 87.  

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, Nov. 17, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck.

Family will begin greeting guests one hour prior to the service.

Burial will be held at 2:00 PM at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan. 

Harold...

Jan Brown

Nov 12, 2023

 

Janice Marie (Knudson) Brown of Bismarck passed away on November 12, 2023.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, Nov. 18, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck.

Family will begin greeting guests one hour prior to the service.

Burial will take place at 10:00 AM, Saturday, Nov. 25, at Riverside Cemetery, Fargo.

Jan was...

Gregory E. Bohrer

Nov 12, 2023

Gregory Ernest Bohrer, beloved father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and cherished friend, passed away unexpectedly on November 12, 2023, at the age of 64. Greg was born on January 15, 1959, to Marlene and Duane Bohrer. 

To put it succinctly, Greg Bohrer was a man that wore many hats. Literally. From cowboy hats to baseball caps to funky golf hats,...

Dennis Morris

Nov 11, 2023

 

Dennis Morris passed away on November 11, 2023, at the age of 77. He was surrounded by his loving family at his residence in Bismarck, ND.

A memorial service to honor Dennis's life and legacy will be held at 11:00 AM, Nov. 16, 2023, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 2302 E. Divide Ave., Bismarck. 

Interment will take place at a...

Donna Hardt

Nov 11, 2023

 

Donna Jean LaVan Hardt, 76 years old, left this Earth the same way she entered; sweet, beautiful, and with open arms to love.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, November 16, at Evangel Church, 3225 N 14th St, Bismarck. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.

Burial will be held at Mission...

Gloria Hoff

Nov 11, 2023

Gloria Ann Hoff

August 23, 1952 - November 11, 2023

Bismarck, ND - Gloria Ann Hoff, a devoted parent aide and beloved member of the community, passed away on November 11, 2023, at the age of 71. Born on August 23, 1952, in Bismarck, Gloria was the cherished daughter of John and Gladys (Lang) Ehli.

Gloria had a...

Kenneth Elmer Lien

Nov 10, 2023

Kenneth Elmer Lien, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, peacefully passed away on November 10, 2023, at the age of 96. Born on June 1, 1927, in Sarles, North Dakota, Kenneth was the son of the late Ole K. Lien and Alice Ruth (Olson) Lien.Kenneth was a man of strong values and a dedicated individual. After graduating from Sarles...

Dr. Niran Kotrapu

Nov 9, 2023

On Thursday, November 9, 2023, Dr. Niran Kotrapu, MD unexpectedly departed from this world in Palm Desert, California.

Niran and his wife, Timmie, immigrated from Thailand to the United States in 1962 and eventually settled down in Bismarck, North Dakota.

Dr. Kotrapu began his career at MidDakota Clinic in 1974. He was a pediatrician and pediatric cardiologist who cared for generations...

Delores Nagel

Nov 9, 2023

Delores Nagel, Bismarck (formerly of Linton), passed away November 9, 2023 at the age 87. 

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, Nov. 17, at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Linton.

Family will greet guests from 5:00-7:00 PM, Thursday, Nov. 16, at Pro-Cathedral of St. Mary, 806 E Broadway Ave, Bismarck. A rosary/vigil will begin at...