Obituaries
Betty Jean Pennington
Jan 21, 2025
Betty J. Pennington, 81, of Bismarck, ND, passed away on January 21, 2025 at St. Vincent’s Nursing home in Bismarck.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Capital Church, 3838 Jericho Rd, Bismarck, ND, with visitation one hour prior to service.
Betty was born on April 22, 1943 in Fredonia, ND. She was the...
Odilia Becker
Jan 20, 2025
Odilia "Tillie" Becker, who touched the lives of many, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2025, at the age of 90. She was reunited with her Lord and Savior, leaving behind a legacy of love, compassion, and unwavering faith.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00am, Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 1919 N 2nd...
Phillip Morrissey
Jan 20, 2025
Phillip Donovan Morrissey went to the arms of his Savior Jesus Christ and his eternal heavenly home on January 20, 2025. He was 96 years old.
Cremation has taken place. Per Phillip's wishes, no memorial services will be held.
Philip was born in Eudora, Kansas on July 25, 1928 to Frank and Esther Morrissey. He was Army veteran of the Korean War....
Gabriel J. Anderson
Jan 19, 2025
Gabriel James Anderson "Gabe", 23 of Bismarck, ND, passed away unexpectedly on January 19th, 2025
A celebration of life service will begin at 1:30pm, Saturday, January 25, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck.
Family will greet guests an hour prior to the service.
Gabriel was born to James (Jim) and Jaime (Heinz) Anderson on June 30th, 2001, in Rockford, IL. He...
Herman Eggers
Jan 19, 2025
Herman Eggers, 92, Bismarck, passed away January 19th, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family.
A graveside service will be held Saturday, July 26th at 10:30AM at the Mandan Union Cemetery.
Herman was born to Jürgen and Anni (Ehlers) Eggers on July 21st, 1932, in Westerhever, Schleswig Holstein, Germany. After high school, he went to the Hagenuk trade school in Kiel,...
DeElda Butschat
Jan 17, 2025
DeElda “Dee” Butschat, 95, Bismarck, passed away at her home on January 17, 2025. No services will be held at this time. Burial will be held in the spring at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Bismarck.
DeElda Bitterman was born in Streeter, ND on December 26, 1929. She married Ernest Butschat on September 5, 1948 and has resided in Bismarck since 1951.
Dee was...
Connie Ensz
Jan 16, 2025
Connie Ensz, 72, of Bismarck passed away January 16th, 2025, with her family by her side, after a long courageous battle with cancer.
A Celebration of Life will be held on May 17th, 2025, at 11:00 am, Eagles Park Mandan Shelter #1, 100 15th St NE, Mandan, ND 58554, as she wanted us to wait until the weather was warmer and...
Ronnie Jenkauski
Jan 16, 2025
Ronnie Jenkauski, 78, was called home on Thursday, January 16, 2025, with his family around him.
A celebration of life will be held at 11:00am, Monday, January 20, at Cornerstone Community Church, 111 E Wachter Ave, Bismarck. Family will greet guests an hour prior to the service.
Inurnment will be at a later date at Eckles Township Cemetery near Wilton, MN.
Ronnie was...
William "Bill" Ehrman
Jan 15, 2025
On January 15, 2025 William Solomon Ehrman went to meet his Lord and Savior. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 21 at Bismarck Baptist Church, 2211 Laforest Ave, Bismarck. A service livestream will be available on the church's YouTube, listed here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCojPuXfqieBO9sMrFEWSClw
Visitation will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Monday at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler...
Ronald Gessele
Jan 14, 2025
Ronald Gene Gessele was called to heaven on January 14, 2025 from the Missouri Slope Nursing Home where he had resided for the past ten months. Per Ronald's wishes, he was cremated.
A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, February 22 at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. Family will greet guests one hour prior at the funeral...
Sylvia Dobrovolsky
Jan 13, 2025
Sylvia Sue (Sommer) Dobrovolsky, 86, Bismarck, ND formerly of Acworth, GA passed away Monday, January 13, 2025, at St. Vincent Care Center.
Sylvia was born on December 13, 1938, in Hazen, ND to Emil and Alma (Weigum) Sommer. She grew up on the family farm with her brother Jerald, northeast of Hazen. She graduated from Hazen Public School in 1956 and...
Clint Fuller
Jan 13, 2025
Clint Fuller entered into Paradise on January 13th, 2025, at the age of 50.
A funeral service will be 11:00AM, Saturday, January 18, 2025 at Century Baptist Church, 205 Colt Ave, Bismarck. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.
Visitation will be from 5:00 - 7:00PM, Friday, January 17, 2025 at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler...
Marcella Volk-Streifel
Jan 13, 2025
Marcella Volk-Streifel, of Bismarck, formerly of Strasburg, passed away on January 13, 2025.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on 11:00 AM, Saturday, Jan. 18, at Church of St. Anne, 1321 Braman Ave, Bismarck.
Visitation will be held from 6:00-7:00 PM, Friday, Jan. 17, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 2302 E Divide Ave, Bismarck. A rosary/vigil will begin at 7:00 PM.
Burial will...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...


