Obituaries

Paul Smokov

Paul Smokov

Jan 21, 2017

Paul Smokov, 92, of Steele, ND, died on January 21, 2017, from complications of heart failure. He was surrounded by his family at home with hospice care. Family will greet guests from 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm where a prayer service will begin at 7:00 pm on Friday, January 27, at Eastgate-Steele Memorial Chapel in Steele, ND. A memorial service...

Agnes E Emineth

Agnes E Emineth

Jan 21, 2017

Agnes E. Emineth, 94, Bismarck, died January 21, 2017, at Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center, Bismarck. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, January 28, at Church of St. Anne, 1321 Braman Ave., Bismarck, with Rev. Wayne Sattler officiating. Burial will be held at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bismarck. Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm –...

James "Jim" L. King

James "Jim" L. King

Jan 20, 2017

On January 20, 2017, James L. King left this world to go fishing with his boys, Ryan and Justin. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, January 25, at 3:00 PM at Eastgate Steele Memorial Chapel with Brenda Goodman officiating. Burial will be in the spring at Tuttle Cemetery. Per Jim’s request, cremation has taken place. Jim entered this...

Terry Dennis Landenberger

Terry Dennis Landenberger

Jan 18, 2017

Terry Dennis Landenberger was born June 14, 1952, to Leonard and Doris (Merkel) Landenberger, in Tuttle. He attended the country school for first grade and continued at the Tuttle school through high school. As a farm kid he was expected to help out with all the chores he could, from cleaning the barn to milking. Once he finally got tall...

Mitchell Palaniuk

Mitchell Palaniuk

Jan 18, 2017

Mitchell “Mitch” Palaniuk, 83, Bismarck, was called home on January 18, 2017, after a courageous battle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and lung cancer. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 10:30 AM at St. George’s Episcopal Church in Bismarck with Rev. Canon Zanne Ness officiating. Burial will be at 1:00 PM at ND Veterans Cemetery. Visitation will be...

Theodore Gray

Theodore Gray

Jan 15, 2017

Theodore “Ted” Gray, 88, Bismarck, formerly of Minot, died January 15, 2017, at Sanford Health, Bismarck. Family will be greeting visitors from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Monday, January 16, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck, where a time of sharing will begin at 7:00 pm. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday, January 17,...

Howard J Piehl

Howard J Piehl

Jan 8, 2017

Howard J. Piehl, 99, Bismarck, died January 8, 2017, at CHI St. Alexius Health, Bismarck. Services will be held at 10:30 am Friday, January 13, at McCabe United Methodist Church, 1030 N 6th St., Bismarck, with Rev. Mark Ehrmantraut officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Thursday, January 12, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway,...

Kevin P Ferderer

Kevin P Ferderer

Jan 8, 2017

Kevin P. Ferderer, 53, Bismarck, went to meet his Father on Sunday, January 8, 2017, at CHI St. Alexius Health, Bismarck. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday, January 17, at Church of the Ascension, 1825 S 3rd St., Bismarck, with Rev. Msgr. James Braaten officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm...

Terry L. Vaughan

Terry L. Vaughan

Jan 6, 2017

Terry Vaughan, 67, Bismarck, ND, passed away unexpectedly on January 6, 2017, at CHI St. Alexius Health, Bismarck, surrounded by his loved ones. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 am, Friday, January 13, 2017, at House of Prayer Lutheran Church, 1470 S. Washington St., Bismarck, with Pastor Joel Samuelson officiating. There will be visitation from 5:00 pm – 8:00...

Theodore A. Ryberg

Theodore A. Ryberg

Jan 6, 2017

Theodore “Ted” A. Ryberg, 84, Wing, ND, died January 6, 2017, at Sanford Health, Bismarck. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 pm Wednesday, January 18, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Wing, with Rev. Trisha DeBoer officiating. Burial will be held in the spring at Ahola Cemetery, rural Wing. The family will greet visitors starting at 6:00 pm Tuesday, January...

Herman Clifford Preszler

Herman Clifford Preszler

Jan 3, 2017

Herman Clifford Preszler, 88, Bismarck, ND, (formerly of Braddock, ND), passed away on January 3, 2017, after a long, full-filled and richly blessed life. Services will be held at 10:00 am Monday, January 9, at Faith Lutheran Church, 1402 East Avenue C, Bismarck, with Rev. Marv Mutzenberger officiating. Burial will be held at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan. Visitation...

Loren E Schwalbe

Loren E Schwalbe

Jan 2, 2017

Loren E. Schwalbe, 74, Bismarck, died under hospice care in Bismarck on January 2, 2017. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 7, at Faith Lutheran Church, 1402 East Avenue C, Bismarck, with Rev. Jon Splichal Larson officiating. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, January 6, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway,...

Edwin Lacher

Edwin Lacher

Jan 2, 2017

Edwin Lacher, 88, Bismarck, passed away on January 2, 2017, at Wishek Living Center. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday at 10:00 AM at Church of Corpus Christi, 1919 N. 2nd Street, Bismarck, with Rev. Paul Becker officiating. Burial will be at the ND Veterans Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at...

Dorothy Wald

Dorothy Wald

Jan 2, 2017

Dorothy Wald, 81, Bismarck, died January 2, 2017, at Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center, Bismarck. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 Noon Friday, January 6, 2017, at Church of St. Mary, 806 E. Broadway Ave., Bismarck, with Msgr. Gene Lindemann officiating. Burial will be held at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bismarck. Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm...

Ardelle Girard

Ardelle Girard

Jan 2, 2017

Ardelle Lorraine Girard, 70, of Bismarck, died January 2, 2017, at CHI St. Alexius hospital in Bismarck, after a long, strenuous battle with cancer. The funeral service will be 2:00 pm on Friday, January 6, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck, with Father Paul Becker officiating. Visitation will be 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm on Thursday, January 5,...

Raymond A. Markel

Raymond A. Markel

Dec 31, 2016

Raymond A. Markel, 95, Bismarck, died December 31, 2016, at the Baptist Health Care Center, Bismarck. Services will be held at 2:00 pm Wednesday, January 4, 2017, at the Baptist Health Care Center, 3400 Nebraska Dr., Bismarck, with Deacon Terry Glatt officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the Baptist Health Care Center. Burial will...

Edward J. Dosch

Edward J. Dosch

Dec 27, 2016

Edward Joseph Dosch, 90, died December 27, 2016 in Bismarck. A private family funeral service will be held. Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm Friday, December 30, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck, where a vigil/rosary service will begin at 6:00 pm. Edward was born on January 17, 1926, to Sebastian and Veronica (Schumacher)...

Clyde Nassif

Clyde Nassif

Dec 27, 2016

Clyde Tom Nassif, 58, of Houston, Texas, passed away unexpectedly, Dec. 27, 2016, most likely due to heart complications and was pronounced deceased at St. Luke’s Hospital in Houston after attempts to resuscitate him failed. A celebration of Clyde’s life will also be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, May 27, 2017, at St. George’s Episcopal Church, Bismarck, ND.  Burial will...

Terry Scott Strand

Terry Scott Strand

Dec 26, 2016

Terry Scott Strand, 58, Steele, died December 26, 2016. Services will be held at 11:00 am Friday, December 30, at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, Steele, ND, with Rev. Jerome Hunkler officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Thursday, December 29, at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, where an evening prayer service will begin...

Pearl McDowall

Pearl McDowall

Dec 25, 2016

It is with great sadness, but yet with joy as we know mom will experience the resurrection of our Lord, our family imparts the news that Pearl McDowall died Christmas morning, December 25, 2016, two months short of her 100th birthday. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am Friday, December 30, at House of Prayer Lutheran Church, 1470 S...