Obituaries

Edna Hammeren

Edna Hammeren

Jan 12, 2025

Edna Hammeren: Beloved Mother and Friend..

Edna Hammeren, a cherished member of the community, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2025 at the age of 85. She will forever be remembered for her warmth, kindness, and unwavering spirit.

Born on November 30, 1939, Edna lived a life full of love, dedication, and service to others. She was a devoted mother to her...

Clementine Kottenbrock

Clementine Kottenbrock

Jan 10, 2025

Clementine Kottenbrock, 96, passed away at the Bismarck Baptist Home on Friday, January 10, 2025.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, Jan. 16, at Church of St. Anne, 1321 Braman Ave, Bismarck. 

Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM, Wednesday, Jan. 15, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. A rosary/vigil will begin at 6:00 PM. 

Burial...

Pamela Zimprich

Pamela Zimprich

Jan 9, 2025

Pamela “Pam” Mae Zimprich, 70, Florence, AZ was unexpectedly called home on January 9, 2025, with her husband Jerry by her side.

A visitation will be held from 5:00 - 7:00pm, Friday, January 24 at Eastgate Funeral Service, 2302 E Divide Ave, Bismarck.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00am, Saturday, January 25 at McCabe United Methodist Church, 1030 N 6th...

John W. Hayes

John W. Hayes

Jan 9, 2025

John William Hayes, of Bismarck, passed away on January 9, 2025, at Sanford Medical Center. He was 79 years old. Remembrance of Life celebrations will take place in Bismarck, ND and DeBeque, CO at a later date. 

John was born on July 6th, 1945, in Collbran, CO at Plateau Valley Hospital, to Richard and Anna (Barreith) Hayes. He grew up in...

Edith Bibb

Edith Bibb

Jan 6, 2025

Edith “Granny” Bibb, 85, of Bismarck, passed away peacefully at St. Gabriel’s Benedictine Living Community surrounded by her family on January 6, 2025. She was a wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. 

A memorial service will be held at 1:00p.m. Friday, January 17, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck. 

Burial will be held at Fairview Cemetery, Bismarck.

Edith was born on August...

Raymond Leischner

Raymond Leischner

Jan 6, 2025

Raymond “Ray” Leischner, 85, Bismarck, passed away January 6, 2025. A memorial service will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 11 at McCabe United Methodist Church, 1030 N 6th St, Bismarck.

Family will greet guests from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck.

Burial will be held at Fairview Cemetery, Bismarck.

Raymond David was born to John...

Chaneen Bartole

Chaneen Bartole

Jan 4, 2025

Chaneen “Sparkle” Marie Bartole, 47, of Mandan, ND passed away January 4, 2025, after a battle with cancer.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. Family will greet guests one hour prior to service. A luncheon will follow at the Mandan Moose Lodge, 111 11th Ave NE,...

Steven Kurtz

Steven Kurtz

Jan 2, 2025

Steven Howard Kurtz, 75, passed away on January 2, 2025, at St. Rose Care Center (Benedictine), LaMoure, ND.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:30 AM, Friday, April 11, 2025, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. Family will greet guests one hour prior to the celebration.

Burial will we be held at 3:00 PM, Friday, April 11, 2025,...

William Jundt

William Jundt

Jan 1, 2025

William “Bill” Jundt, age 82, of Bismarck, ND, passed away Jan. 1, 2025, as his family sat by his side singing “Amazing Grace”.

A visitation will be held at from 5pm to 7pm with a prayer service starting at 7pm on Monday, January 6th at Parkway Funeral Service. 

A memorial service will be held at 11am on Tuesday, January 7th, at Parkway...

Terry Jueth

Terry Jueth

Jan 1, 2025

Terry Jueth, 67, Bismarck died on January 1, 2025 unexpectedly at his home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM, Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at Pro-Cathedral of St Mary Church, 825 E Broadway Ave, Bismarck.

Visitation will be from 5:00 - 7:00, Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck. A vigil/rosary will begin at 7:00 PM.

Terry...

Sharon Mittleider

Sharon Mittleider

Jan 1, 2025

Sharon Mittleider, 79, passed away at Wentz Living Center in Napoleon on January 1st 2025.

Her funeral service will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, January 6, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 203 Mitchell Ave S, Steele, ND. 

Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 pm, with a prayer service starting 7:00 pm, Sunday, January 5 at Eastgate Steele Memorial Chapel, 518...

Mary Baumstarck

Mary Baumstarck

Dec 31, 2024

Mary Baumstarck, 58, was unexpectedly called home on December 31, 2024 at St. Alexius in Bismarck, ND. The youngest of twelve children, Mary was born on January 23, 1966 to John and Rose (Kelsch) Baumstarck.

Before learning sign language, her parents always said that Mary spoke directly to the heavenly angels. Mary was a lot like her mom, a determined and...

Linda Ulmer

Linda Ulmer

Dec 31, 2024

Linda Sue Ulmer (Satrom) was born on June 6, 1958, in Fargo, North Dakota, and passed away peacefully with her husband at her side on December 31st, 2024 in Estero, Florida at the age of 66. 

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, January 10 at House of Prayer Lutheran Church, 1470 S Washington St, Bismarck.

The cherished daughter...

Nancy Bosch

Nancy Bosch

Dec 31, 2024

Nancy L. Bosch, 66, Kintyre, passed away peacefully at Sanford Hospital in Bismarck surrounded by her family. 

Cremation has taken place. No formal services will be held. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. 

Nancy was born on October 27, 1958 to Carl and Frances (Kuntz) Christmann. She married the love of her life and high school sweetheart,...

Richard Martel

Richard Martel

Dec 31, 2024

Richard “Rick” L. Martel, 82, Bismarck, passed away December 31, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 7 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 106 Osage Ave, Bismarck, with Pastor Bob Caranicas officiating. A livestream of the memorial service will be available on the church's YouTube, listed here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCigniVHcO26MNkLk4KvcNyw 

Burial will be at...

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...