Obituaries

Carol Steichen

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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;...

Sybil J. Wezelman

Sybil J. Wezelman

Jan 30, 2025

Sybil J. Wezelman slipped away from this life at her home in Touchmark on West Century in Bismarck on January 30, 2025, at the age of 97.

A private interment was held on February 2, 2025. 

A memorial service will be held Sunday, June 15, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck. The service will be live...

Kermith Krueger

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

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

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...

Jamey Renz

Jamey Renz

Jan 27, 2025

After a courageous fight with cancer, Jamey Renz, Bismarck, passed away January 27, 2025 surrounded by her family and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, February 1 at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. Visitation will be held one hour prior. 

Burial will be held at Moffit Cemetery.

Jamey Lynn Renz was born on February 9,...

John T. Roswick

John T. Roswick

Jan 27, 2025

John T. Roswick, 78, Bismarck died January 28, 2025 at Sanford Health, Bismarck. 

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday, February 12, at Ascension Catholic Church, 1825 S 3rd St, Bismarck, ND with Rev. Mr. Dustin Johns officiating. Lunch with be provided after the service. Burial will be at North Dakota Veterans Cemetery.

John was born June 20,...

Pauline Smith

Pauline Smith

Jan 27, 2025

Pauline (Paula) Smith, 95, Bismarck, died January 27, 2025, at CHI St. Alexius after a short illness.

Paula was born February 23, 1929, on a farm east of Hettinger, to parents Sam and Helen (Eichenlaub) Rambur. Paula attended first grade in Haynes and in 1936, they moved to the family farm northeast of Hettinger, where she attended Chandler School. In 1944,...

Carole E. (Johanneson) Miller

Carole E. (Johanneson) Miller

Jan 27, 2025

Carole E. (Johanneson) Miller, 91, passed away on January 27, 2025, surrounded by family. She was born on October 6, 1933 in Walhalla, ND to Ann and Helgi Johanneson.

 No services will be held at this time per Carole’s wishes. There will be a private graveside service later in the spring.

 She is survived by her husband, Dr. Harold Miller; daughter, Beth...