Obituaries

Mar 8, 2025

Bernardine C. Nagel passed away on the morning of March 8, 2025. Please join us in celebrating the life of this extraordinary woman.

Mass of Christian burial will be held 2 p.m. Monday, March 17 at Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, 520 Raymond St, Bismarck. Click this link to view the service livestream,  Mass Livestream | Cathedral of the Holy Spirit...

Mar 7, 2025

Jennifer F. Thurow, 74, Bismarck, formerly of Minot, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025, at home with her family and her faithful Maltese, Oscar, by her side.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday, April 18, 2025, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. Burial will take place at Sunnyside Cemetery, Harvey, ND.

Jennifer was born October...

Mar 7, 2025

 Brenda Jacalyn Nagel, 69, cherished mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away on March 7th, 2025, with her children by her side.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, March 11, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. During the gathering, Brenda’s family will share cherished stories, honoring her legacy of love and togetherness for generations...

Mar 6, 2025

Frances Ann Strom, 89, Bismarck, went to Heaven on March 6, 2025, at Benedictine Living Community in Bismarck.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM, Thursday, March 13, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.

Burial will be held at Rosehill Cemetery, Beulah.

Frances (Hlavinka) Strom was born on July...

Mar 6, 2025

Marvin Donald Buckeye, Sr., 91, of Bismarck, ND passed away peacefully on March 6, 2025, at St. Vincent’s Nursing Home.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Marvin was born on February 9, 1934, the oldest son of John and Gladys (Glovich) Buckeye Sr. He grew up on the family farm near Nortonville, ND. 

Marvin married Darlene Schaible on...

Mar 6, 2025

Monica Anne Swanberg, 91, died peacefully in her sleep on March 6, 2025.

Monica was born Nov. 4, 1933, the middle daughter of Constance and John Chesire. Monica grew up in Bismarck with her sisters Margaret and Clare. She attended Cathedral, and graduated from St. Mary’s High School. She then attended Bismarck Junior College, later graduating from Mary College with a...

Mar 5, 2025

Marcus Stein, 93, Bismarck, passed away on March 5, 2025.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, March 12, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck.

Burial will be held at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan.

Marcus “Mark" Stein was born in Cannonball, ND on January 4, 1932, the son of Anton and Wilhelmina Stein. Mark grew up...

Mar 5, 2025

Mar 5, 2025

With deep love and cherished memories, we announce the passing of Melvena (McLeish) Bier, who left this world on March 5, 2025 at Baptist Health & Rehab in Bismarck, ND. She lived a remarkable life of one hundred four years, devoted as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her faith in God was her foundation, guiding her kindness, resilience,...

Mar 3, 2025

Virginia Martin Schuler, 89, from Las Vegas passed away at Valley Hospital on March 3, 2025. 

Born to Adolph Schuler and Dorothy Schlittenhart in Wilton, North Dakota. 

In 1940, family moved to a farm in Baldwin, North Dakota, where she and her brothers and sisters were raised. She went to Wilton Jr. and Sr. High and then to Bismarck High School. 

In 1963,...

Mar 1, 2025

Ryley Martin Himmelspach, 38, passed away surrounded by loved ones on March 1, 2025 after a short but difficult battle with Influenza and pneumonia. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 15 at St. Anthony Catholic Church, St. Anthony, ND. Rosary will be read at 9:00 a.m. Burial will follow the service at the church...

Mar 1, 2025

Walter H. Rehling, 91, of Bismarck, ND, passed away on March 1, 2025 in a Mandan Care Center. 

Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, March 10, at Shepherd of the Valley, 801 E Denver Ave, Bismarck. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. 

Burial will be held at 2:00 PM at the North Dakota...

Mar 1, 2025

Berniece J. Kessler, 77, of Bismarck, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2025, surrounded by her family. 

The funeral will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at Trinity Lutheran Church. To view the service livestream, click this link Live Stream - Trinity Lutheran Church, Bismarck, North Dakota

Visitation will be held one hour before the service at the church. 

Berniece was born...

Feb 26, 2025

Rudolph Ervin Peltz, 74, of Bismarck, went to his Heavenly home on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, March 7, 2025, at Word of Faith, 1503 E Divide Ave, Bismarck. 

Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM, Thursday, March 6, at Word of Faith, 1503 E Divide Ave, Bismarck.

Burial will be at Bluegrass Cemetery,...

Feb 25, 2025

Bruce R. Lange, 79, Baldwin, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 3 at First Presbyterian Church, Wilton, with Pastor Chuck Pedersen officiating. Burial will be held at Wilton Riverview Cemetery, Wilton, at a future date.

Visitation will be held from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Parkway...

Feb 25, 2025

Rebecca “Becky” Mehlhoff, 49, Tuttle, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, in Bismarck. Funeral Services will be held at 1:30 pm on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Tuttle Community Church. Burial will take place at Emmanuel Cemetery, rural Tuttle. 

Rebecca Ann Mehlhoff was born in Edina, MN on June 14, 1975, born to David and Wanda Swenson. She moved to...

Feb 23, 2025

Mark Allan Anderson, age 70, of Bismarck, North Dakota, passed away on 02/23/25.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, March 4, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. 

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. 

Burial will be held at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bismarck. 

Mark was born in Bismarck, North Dakota on February 11, 1955. He...

Feb 22, 2025

Leo Gefroh Jr., 66, passed away on February 22, 2025.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. Family will greet guests 30 minutes prior to service.

Leo Jr. was born in Portland, OR on January 30, 1959, to Leo Sr. and Barbara. 

He graduated from Bismarck High School in...

Feb 22, 2025

Melanie "Mel" Lynn Svanes passed away on February 22, 2025.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, Feb. 28, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. 

Burial will be held at the Kintyre Cemetery, Kintyre.

Melanie Lynn Svanes was born in Bismarck on December 4, 1968, to Rolf and...

Feb 22, 2025

Tabitha (Tammy) Diane Boone, 60, passed away February 22, 2025 surrounded by her beloved husband and sons. 

A Memorial Service will be held at 1:30PM on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck, ND.  Family will begin welcoming guest at 1:00PM.

Tammy was born in Goessel Kansas in 1964 to Delbert and Carol Thiesen. The family resided...