Obituaries

Mark Richardson

Mark Richardson

Nov 22, 2018

Mark Richardson, 64, Bismarck, lost his battle with cancer and entered into his eternal life with his heavenly father on November 22, 2018, at Sanford Health, Bismarck.A military graveside service will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday, November 27, 2018, at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan. Mark was born on Christmas Day, December 25, 1953, in Stuttgart, Germany, the...

Alice Rudrud

Alice Rudrud

Nov 22, 2018

Alice Violet Rudrud, Bismarck, our loving mother, passed away at Sanford Heath on Thanksgiving Day, November 22, 2018, at the age of 95.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am Monday, December 17, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck, with Rev. Darrel Aleson officiating.

Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery, Bismarck. There will be no visitation,...

James Norman Chesley

James Norman Chesley

Nov 20, 2018

James Norman Chesley, 72, of Glen Ullin, ND, passed away on November 20, 2018, after a long illness. Cremation has taken place and there will be no service.

Diane Marie Swenson

Diane Marie Swenson

Nov 20, 2018

Diane Marie Swenson (Paul), 72, Bismarck, ND, died Tuesday, November 20, 2018, at Sanford Health in Bismarck. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 am Saturday, November 24, at Church of St. Mary, 806 E. Broadway Ave., Bismarck, with Deacon Terry Glatt officiating. Burial will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm –...

Carol Metzger

Carol Metzger

Nov 19, 2018

Carol Metzger, 77 years old of both Bismarck and Devil’s Lake, passed away early Monday morning, November 19, 2018.   She was born January 16, 1941, in Walhalla, North Dakota to Elmer and Rose (Grandma Tun) LaCroix.   Carol grew up and attended school in Walhalla where she would meet Joe Metzger.  As a young woman while walking with her mom she first saw...

Chris A. Iverson

Chris A. Iverson

Nov 19, 2018

Chris Iverson, 47, Bismarck, died November 19, 2018 in Bismarck, ND. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, November 26, 2018 at Bismarck Event Center, 315 S 5th Street, Bismarck. Family will greet visitors from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm Sunday, November 25, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck, with a prayer service at...

Ruby G. Schepper

Ruby G. Schepper

Nov 19, 2018

The Lord said “Ruby, let me take away the pain in your body and the illness, come with me and I will give you rest.” She thought “Yes, it is time, here I am Lord, come and take me home.” And as her heart stopped ours were broken. Ruby Schepper, 88, Bismarck, died November 19, 2018, at CHI St. Alexius...

Todd Lasky

Todd Lasky

Nov 18, 2018

  Todd James Lasky, 48, passed away November 18, 2018, as the result of an air ambulance crash.  A joint celebration honoring all who perished will be held at 10:00 am Monday, November 26, 2018 at the Bismarck Event Center 315 S 5th St, Bismarck.   Family will greet visitors from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm on Sunday, November 25,...

Sinsere Smith

Sinsere Smith

Nov 18, 2018

Sinsere “ Batcoon” Smith went to go be with his hero Uncle Bud in heaven on November 18, 2018.There will be a time of sharing at 11:30 am Friday, November 23, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck. Visitation will be held from 10:30 am – 11:30 am Friday at Parkway Funeral Service. Sin was born on September 26,...

Mary Kunz

Mary Kunz

Nov 17, 2018

Mary Kunz passed away at the Baptist Health Care Center, Bismarck, on November 17, 2018, at the age of 94 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Services will be held at 2:00 pm Monday, November 26, at Zion Lutheran Church, 413 Avenue D East, Bismarck, with Rev. Thomas R. Marcis Jr., officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens,...

Edwin "Ed" Blumhagen

Edwin "Ed" Blumhagen

Nov 14, 2018

Edwin (Ed) Blumhagen passed away peacefully at home on November 14, 2018, in the arms of family. We will be remembering his life on Wednesday, November 21, 2018, 11:00 AM, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 3rd St. and Avenue A., Bismarck, with Rev. Paul Schick officiating. Cremation has taken place, and there will be a visitation Tuesday, November 20, 2018, from...

Glen W Hansen

Glen W Hansen

Nov 13, 2018

Glen W. Hansen, 90, Mandan, passed away on November 13, 2018, at CHI St. Alexius Health, Bismarck. There will be no visitation, as cremation has taken place. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm Wednesday, November 21, 2018, at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan. Glen was born March 23, 1928, in Glendive, MT, to Martin and Dorothy (Young)...

Sally Bitz

Sally Bitz

Nov 12, 2018

Sally Jean Bitz, 74 Bismarck, died on Nov. 12th, 2018, at Rochester, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am Monday, November 19, at Church of the Ascension, 1825 S 3rd St., Bismarck, with Rev. Msgr. James Braaten as celebrant and Rev. Marvin Klemmer concelebrant. Visitation will be held from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Sunday, November...

Gaylan Arden Staael

Gaylan Arden Staael

Nov 11, 2018

Gaylan Arden Staael, 67, passed away November 11, 2018, at CHI St. Alexius Health, Bismarck, after a long illness with congestive heart failure. Services will be held at 10:30 am Saturday, November 17, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck. Visitation will be held 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Friday, November 16, at Parkway Funeral Service, where a sharing...

Thomas "Tom" McGurren

Thomas "Tom" McGurren

Nov 10, 2018

Thomas “Tom” McGurren, 84, Bismarck, died November 10, 2018 at a Mandan care center. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, November 15 at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck. Thomas Drayton “Tom” McGurren, 84, Bismarck, passed away on November 10, 2018 at Dakota Alpha, where he resided since October 1, 2018. Tom was born...

Danny G. Weigand

Danny G. Weigand

Nov 8, 2018

  Danny Gene Weigand, 69, passed away on November, 8th 2018, at Sanford Health, surrounded by his loving family. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Monday November 12 at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck, where family will greet people from 10:00 – 11:00 am. Danny was born and raised in Oklahoma where he lived...

Carol Jean Johnson

Carol Jean Johnson

Nov 7, 2018

Carol Johnson, 63, Bismarck, died November 7, 2018. Services will be held at 1:00 pm Saturday, November 17, at All Nations Assembly of God, 121 48th Ave SE, Bismarck, with Pastor Gordon Williams officiating. There will be no visitation, cremation has taken place. Carol Jean Johnson was born July 29, 1955, one of four children born to Wilbur and Irene...

Margaret Keily

Margaret Keily

Nov 7, 2018

On November 7, 2018, Margaret Keily, 90, daughter of Dan and Mary (Noonan) Keily, died while a resident at Missouri Slope Nursing Home in Bismarck. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, November 12, at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Tappen, with Rev. Jerome Hunkler officiating. Visitation will be held from 1:30 pm -3 p.m. Sunday,...

Laura L. Teunissen

Laura L. Teunissen

Nov 7, 2018

Laura L. Teunissen, 77, Bismarck, died November 7, 2018, at home surrounded by her family. Services will be held at 10:00 am Saturday, November 10, at House of Prayer Lutheran Church, 1470 S. Washington St., Bismarck, with Rev. David Swonger officiating. Burial will be at Mandan Union Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Friday, November...

Harold "Harry" William Baier

Harold "Harry" William Baier

Nov 5, 2018

Harold “Harry” William Baier, 70, Bismarck, went to be with the Lord on November 5, 2018. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:30 am Friday, November 9, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck. There will be no visitation, cremation has taken place. Burial will be held at 1:00 pm Friday, November 9, at the North...