Obituaries

Marlys Schimke

Marlys Schimke

Jul 6, 2025

Marlys Schimke, 91, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2025, at the Missouri Slope nursing home.

Cremation has taken place, and a family graveside service will be held at a later date.

Special thanks to the staff at Missouri Slope for taking such wonderful care of our mother these last few years.

Marlys was born in Harvey, ND, to Henry and Amanda Miller....

Marilyn M. Christianson

Marilyn M. Christianson

Jul 5, 2025

Marilyn M. Christianson, 92, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at the Baptist Home, Bismarck.

A private service will take place with burial at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan.

Marilyn Christianson was born January 31,1933 in Devils Lake, ND. Her parents were Agnes and Ingebret Gordon. Marilyn was the fourth of six children. The family later moved to Grand Forks...

Izaak Kroh

Izaak Kroh

Jul 3, 2025

Izaak Karter Kroh was born on January 17, 2007, in Boise, Idaho, and passed away on July 3, 2025, in Bismarck, North Dakota, after succumbing to injuries from a work-related accident. His sense of humor and his gift for making people laugh will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday,...

Mark Siirtola

Mark Siirtola

Jul 2, 2025

Mark Francis Siirtola, 63, of Bismarck died unexpectedly on July 2, 2025.

Graveside services will be held at 3:00 PM, Saturday, July 12 at Ahola Cemetery in rural Wing, North Dakota with Rev. Trisha DeBoer officiating.

Mark was born in Fargo, North Dakota on June 20, 1962. He was raised in Spencer, Iowa where he attended school and excelled in mischief and...

Madison Stumbo

Madison Stumbo

Jul 1, 2025

Madison “Madi” Stumbo, Bismarck, ND, passed away unexpectedly on July 1, 2025 at the age of 29, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and vibrant memories.

A funeral service will be held 10:30 AM, Friday, July 11, 2025 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 106 Osage Ave, Bismarck. To view the service livestream, click this link Good Shepherd Lutheran Church -...

Reuben Magstadt

Reuben Magstadt

Jul 1, 2025

Reuben V. Magstadt, 94, Bismarck, passed away on July 1, 2025, at the Baptist Health & Rehab.

A funeral service will be held at 1:30 PM, Monday, July 7, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. Family will greet guests one hour prior to the service. Burial will immediately follow the funeral service at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Bismarck.

Reuben was born...

Ashley Halsey

Ashley Halsey

Jun 29, 2025

Ashley A. Halsey, age 40, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2025, at home.

A memorial service will be held at 12:00 PM, Friday, July 11, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. Family will begin greeting guests at 10:00 AM.

Burial will be held at 1:00 PM at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bismarck.

Ashley was born March 20, 1985, in Los Angeles, CA,...

Jennie Carlson

Jennie Carlson

Jun 29, 2025

Jennie V. Hanson Carlson was born on February 5, 1926 on the farm at Glenham, SD and died on June 29, 2025 at Volante in Reno, NV. She married Norris J. Carlson on September 23, 1950 and they had two children, David in 1953 and Darlys in 1956.

Jennie was a very creative teacher. For many years, she taught all grades...

Tony Gross

Tony Gross

Jun 29, 2025

Tony Gross, 84, died on June 29, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 12:30 p.m. Thursday, July 3 at Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, 520 Raymond St, Bismarck. 

Visitation will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Eastgate Funeral Service, 2302 E Divide Ave, Bismarck, with a vigil/rosary beginning at 7 p.m.

Burial will...

Jeanette "Jan" Albers

Jeanette "Jan" Albers

Jun 28, 2025

Jeanette “Jan” Albers, 82, went home to meet our Lord Jesus Christ on June 28, 2025 peacefully in her home with her children by her side and her amazing caregivers supporting her to the very end. A service to celebrate Jan’s life will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 9 at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. Family will...

Kathleen Krushe-Helm

Kathleen Krushe-Helm

Jun 28, 2025

Kathleen "Kitty" Krushe-Helm, 73, passed away Saturday, June 28, 2025, in Bismarck, ND

Kitty died peacefully at a Sanford hospital after a long battle with COPD and congestive heart failure. Following her wishes, cremation has taken place, and no services are planned.

Kitty was born on October 20, 1951, in Bismarck, to Nicholas H and Betty (Rasmussen) Krushe. She graduated from Bismarck...

Scott Volkert

Scott Volkert

Jun 26, 2025

Scott E. Volkert

October 19, 1963 – June 26, 2025

Scott Edward Volkert, 61, Bismarck, passed away June 26, 2025 at Missouri Slope, with his loving wife, Tami, at his side.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, July 9, at the Church of Corpus Christi, 1919 N 2nd St., Bismarck. A service livestream will be available on this...

Ryan Suchy

Ryan Suchy

Jun 26, 2025

Ryan John Suchy (also known as “Boot”) passed away peacefully at home on June 26, 2025.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 2, at Spirit of Life Church, 801 1st St SE, Mandan. To view the service livestream, click this link Spirit of Life Catholic Church | Mandan ND | Facebook

Visitation will be held from 5...

Floyd Butsch

Floyd Butsch

Jun 24, 2025

Floyd Butsch, 76, of Bismarck, ND, passed away on June 24, 2025.

Floyd was born on September 20, 1948, in Dickinson, ND. After serving in the military and completing college, he made Bismarck his home, where he built a life rooted in family, hard work, and a deep love for everything North Dakota had to offer.

Floyd was an entrepreneur and a...

Marvin M. Martel

Marvin M. Martel

Jun 24, 2025

Marvin Melvin Martel passed away June 24, 2025 at the age of 81.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, June 30, at Legacy United Methodist Church, 4600 Durango Drive, Bismarck. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services. To view the service livestream, click this link Home - Legacy Church

Burial will be held at 2:00 PM...

Kevin Kirsch

Kevin Kirsch

Jun 23, 2025

Kevin Kirsch, 71, Mandan, ND, passed away from a medical emergency while traveling near Coeur D’Alene, Idaho.

A memorial service will be at 11:00 am (CST) on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Century Baptist Church, 205 Colt Ave, Bismarck, ND.

Visitation will be on Monday, from 5:30-7:00 PM at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck, ND.

Kevin was born on May 2,...

Daryl Granrud

Daryl Granrud

Jun 23, 2025

Daryl Granrud passed away on June 23, 2025. 

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, June 26, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. Family will begin greeting guests at 9:30 AM. 

Burial will be held at 12:00 PM at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan. 

Daryl J. Granrud was born to the late Dale and Marie Elsbernd, the...

Kaydin B. Kuhn

Kaydin B. Kuhn

Jun 22, 2025

With profound sadness and aching hearts, we announce the passing of Kaydin Benedict Kuhn, who left this world far too soon on June 22, 2025, at the age of 19. Kaydin was a beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, uncle, and friend whose presence left a lasting impact on everyone lucky enough to know him.

A memorial service will be held at...

John Weeda

John Weeda

Jun 22, 2025

John Weeda, 74, of Mandan, North Dakota, peacefully passed away surrounded by family at St Luke’s Hospital in Twin Falls, Idaho, on Sunday, June 22, 2025 from injuries sustained in a car accident while traveling through the area.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, Oct 1, 2025, at 10:00 am at John and Marge's property at 105 Shady Acres...

Clarence Steffes

Clarence Steffes

Jun 22, 2025

Clarence William Steffes, 89, of Bismarck, North Dakota, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at CHI St. Alexius Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family and parish priests.

Clarence was born on August 21, 1935, in Granville, Iowa, to Michael and Catherine (Ahlers) Steffes. In 1936, the family moved to a farm near Arthur, North Dakota, and later to...