Obituaries
Kathleen "Kathy" Rodgers
Jun 20, 2025
Kathleen “Kathy” Rodgers, 77, passed away on June 20, 2025, as a result of a tragic accident.
No formal services will be held. A time of gathering will be held from 3:00-5:00 PM, Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck.
Kathy was born on September 26, 1947 to Leland and Edna Rodgers in Turtle Lake, North Dakota.
Kathy...
Bernice H. Rehling
Jun 20, 2025
Bernice H. Rehling, born on August 28, 1932, in Hazen, North Dakota, peacefully passed away on June 20, 2025. She was a beloved member of her community and is remembered for her warmth, kindness, and commitment to family and faith.
A funeral service to celebrate Bernice's life will take place on July 1, 2025, at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church...
Bruce Hagen
Jun 19, 2025
Bruce Hagen, Longtime North Dakota Public Service Commissioner, Dies at 94
Bismarck, ND — Bruce Hagen, a dedicated public servant and the longest-serving statewide elected official in North Dakota history, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025, in Bismarck. He was 94 years old, just two days shy of his 95th birthday. His passing was confirmed by his daughters, Marin Hagen...
Randall Ganyo
Jun 18, 2025
Randall R. Ganyo, 69, beloved husband, father, son, brother, grandfather, uncle, and friend, passed away on June 18, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Randy's funeral service will be held at 10:30 am, Thursday, June 26, at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 1143 N 26th St, Bismarck. Family will greet guests one hour prior to the service at the church. To view...
Karen L Johnson
Jun 18, 2025
Karen Lea (Bine) Johnson, 72, Bismarck, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.
A memorial service for Karen will take place at 11:00 AM on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at House of Prayer Lutheran Church, Bismarck. Cremation has taken place.
A visitation will be held an hour prior to service.
On July 11, 1952, Alfred and Donna (Engstrom) Bine, welcomed Karen Lea into...
Joseph Metzger
Jun 18, 2025
Joseph Metzger, 91 years old of Bismarck, passed away Wednesday afternoon, June 18th, 2025. He was born on September 2nd, 1933, to Benedict and Daisy Metzger in Mount Carmel, North Dakota.
Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 AM on Friday, June 27 at Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, 520 Raymond Street, Bismarck. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, Bismarck.
Joe grew...
Arlene Dewald
Jun 18, 2025
Arlene Dewald, 91, of Dawson, ND, passed away on June 18, 2025.
A funeral will be held 11:00 AM, Tuesday June 24, 2025 at the Dawson Lutheran Church, Dawson, ND. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.
Burial will be held at Dawson Cemetery, Dawson.
Lenora Arlene Nerby was born May 9, 1934, north of Robinson, ND in Frettim township...
Lois Schell
Jun 17, 2025
Lois Helen Schell from Minot North Dakota died on June 17, 2025, at 91.
Funeral Service will be Saturday June 28, 2025, at 1:30pm, at Immanuel Baptist Church, 1615 2nd St SE, Minot North Dakota. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the Funeral Service.
Burial will be at Rosehill Cemetery, Minot, North Dakota.
Lois Helen Keller was born to Fred and...
Keith Muth
Jun 17, 2025
Delvin “Keith” Muth, 78, of Bismarck, passed away June 17, 2025. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 25, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck. The family will greet guests beginning at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery in Mandan. After the burial, the family invites guests to...
Judith G. Fitzgerald
Jun 17, 2025
Judith G. Hansen Fitzgerald, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on June 17, 2025, at Sanford Health in Bismarck, North Dakota.
A funeral service honoring Judith's life will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, June 23, 2025, at Messiah Lutheran Church, located at 1020 Boundary St, NW, Mandan, ND. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the...
Frank Turman
Jun 16, 2025
Frank Turman, 78, Finally Deploys to the Great Beyond (With Wine in Hand)
Frank Turman, aged 78, or wherever the RV was parked that week, has officially gone AWOL from Earth on June 16, 2025, likely with a glass of Cabernet in one hand and a travel brochure for the afterlife in the other. A proud Army Chief Warrant Officer 4...
Brian Dralle
Jun 16, 2025
Brian Dralle, 69, of Moffit, ND, peacefully passed away on June 16, 2025. Visitation will be held on June 19th at 10 AM followed by a funeral service at 11AM. The burial will take place at the Moffit Cemetery following lunch.
Brian Dralle was born on July 7th 1955 in Bismarck. He was an only child born to William Russell “Red”...
Walter J. Eiseman
Jun 15, 2025
Walter John Eiseman passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on June 15, 2025.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday, June 20, at McCabe United Methodist Church, 1030 N 6th St, Bismarck.
Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM, Thursday, June 19, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 2302 E Divide Ave, Bismarck.
Burial will be held at Fairview Cemetery, Bismarck.
He...
Adam Jones
Jun 15, 2025
Our beloved son, brother, nephew, cousin, and grandson, Adam (17), was called home by his Heavenly Father on June 15, 2025. Adam departed this world after fighting a long and courageous battle against cancer.
Adam Daniel Jones was born on February 29, 2008, to his loving family in Ogden, Utah. His lucky leap year birthday was always greatly celebrated, including on...
Donald Lee Songer
Jun 14, 2025
In March of 2025, Donald was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer in his pancreas and liver. He passed away on June 14, 2025, at the Sanford hospital, with his wife of 43 years, by his side.
Donald Lee Songer was born in Dickinson, ND, on May 30, 1956, to William and Eleanor Songer. William left the family when Donald and his...
John H. Martin
Jun 13, 2025
John H. Martin, 71, Lincoln, passed away June 13, 2025. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, June 21 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1500 Country West Rd, Bismarck. Family will greet guests one hour prior. A livestream link of the funeral service will be available here: https://zoom.us/j/99718359137?pwd=DZ3ksu2uhOIvN8V7PJCbTSK1tOwTD2.1
We celebrate the life of John Harold...
Wilbur Lippert
Jun 12, 2025
Wilbur Eugene Lippert peacefully passed into heaven on the evening of June 12, 2025 with family by his side. He was surrounded by friends and family during his last days. The family wishes to extend our deepest gratitude to everyone near and far your love and support of Wilbur and especially to the exceptionally compassionate, kind and caring team at...
Sandra Murray
Jun 12, 2025
Sandra Lee Murray passed away after a brief illness on June 12, 2025.
A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, July 10, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck.
A time of gathering and visiting will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM, Wednesday, July 9, at Parkway Funeral Service.
Burial will be held at 12:00 PM at the North Dakota...
Ira Wezelman
Jun 12, 2025
A shining light was snuffed out when Ira Wezelman drew his last breath at Sanford Health in Bismarck on June 12, 2025, at the age of 56.
A Celebration of Ira's Life will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, July 27th, 2025, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck.
Ira was born in Bismarck, ND, on February 8, 1969, to...
Robert (Rick) Miller
Jun 11, 2025
Robert R. (Rick) Miller, age 78, died on 11 June 2025, in Bismarck, ND, surrounded by his family.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, 26 June 2025 at St. Anne Catholic Church, Bismarck. Interment will be at 2:00 p.m. at the ND Veteran’s Cemetery, Mandan.
Rick was born in Devils Lake, ND and adopted by Robert & Vada...


