Obituaries
Mary Ann Foss
Jul 28, 2024
Mary Ann Foss (née Schwartz) passed away peacefully at home in Bismarck, North Dakota, on July 28, 2024, at the age of 79, after a courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Born on March 14, 1945, in Mott, ND, she was the cherished daughter of the late Spencer and Eleanor (née Thompson) Schwartz. Growing up on the family farm with her...
Dave Walth
Jul 27, 2024
                                Dave Walth, 53, Bismarck, passed away July 27, 2024 of an unexpected cardiac event. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 5 at GracePoint Church, 205 43rd Ave NE, Bismarck.  
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m.
David James...
                                
Doyle Duane Klimpel
Jul 27, 2024
                                Doyle Duane Klimpel passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 27, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. 
A funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, August 3, at Open Door Baptist Church, 924 N 11th St, Bismarck. 
Doyle was born July 29, 1940, to Clifford and Bernice (Irwin) Klimpel of rural Sawyer, ND. He was raised on their family farm, tending...
                                
Ellen Swendsen
Jul 27, 2024
                                Sarah Ellen Swendsen, 98, went to heaven on July 27, 2024, after residing at Baptist Health. 
A burial will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, August 5, 2024, at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery.
Sarah, also known as Ellen, was born on November 26, 1925, in McClusky, ND to Thomas Henry and Bertha (Abel) Turnbull. Ellen grew up in McClusky and attended...
                                
Linda Simons
Jul 26, 2024
                                Linda Simons (Kraft), 72, passed away July 26, 2024, at CHI St. Alexius Hospital in Bismarck, surrounded by her family and friends. 
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday, August 2, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. 
Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM, Thursday, August 1, at Parkway Funeral Service. A prayer service will begin at 7:00...
                                
Frances Lois Dwelle
Jul 24, 2024
After sharing life together for 56 years, Fran Dwelle left her husband on July 24, 2024. Her departure had been delayed many times over three decades for his sake and that of their daughters. But at last, the call to come Home could be put on hold no longer, and she bid those she loved farewell…for a while. The grief...
Ramona F. Larson
Jul 24, 2024
                                While holding her daughter's hand, Ramona "Moni" Faye Larson left this earth for her eternal home on Wednesday, July 24th.
A funeral service will be held at 10:00AM, Tuesday, July 30 at Lutheran Church of the Cross, 1004 E Highland Acres Rd, Bismarck. Visitation will be held an hour before the service begins.
Interment at Black Butte Cemetery, Regent, North Dakota.
Ramona Monke...
                                
Donald Walz
Jul 23, 2024
                                Don Walz, 86, of Bismarck passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2024 of Lewy Body Dementia.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, July 29, at McCabe United Methodist Church, 1030 N 6th St, Bismarck. To view the service livestream, click this link McCabe Church ND - YouTube
Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM, Sunday, July 28, at Parkway Funeral...
                                
Tyson C. Hodge
Jul 21, 2024
                                Tyson C. Hodge, 47, of Mead, Colorado, passed away unexpectedly during his beloved annual motorcycle ride. As always, he was on a great adventure to experience all the wonders the outdoors has to offer.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, Aug. 1, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. 
From birth, Tyson seemed too big...
                                
Gordon Dohlen
Jul 20, 2024
                                Gordon “Gordy” Oscar Dohlen, Rolette, ND, passed away on July 20, 2024.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00PM, Saturday, August 24 at Ox Creek Cemetery with a reception to follow.
Gordy was born in Rolette, North Dakota on July 28, 1945. He was a graduate of Rolette High School and found his purpose tending the land. He happily lived his...
                                
Rev. Irvin Bruenjes
Jul 20, 2024
                                Rev. Irvin's services will be livestreamed at the following link: https://www.facebook.com/bethelbismarck/videos 
Rev. Irvin Bruenjes, 90, Bismarck, passed away on July 20, 2024.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30AM, Thursday, July 25 at Bethel Lutheran Church, 615 E Turnpike Ave, Bismarck. 
Visitation will be held from 5:00PM to 6:30PM, with a prayer service starting at 6:30PM, Wednesday, July 24 at Bethel Lutheran...
                                
Anna Jungling
Jul 17, 2024
                                Anna Jungling, 76, Bismarck passed away on July 17, 2024.
A memorial service will be held at 10:00AM, Monday, July 22 at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service.
Anna Mary Jungling was born December 3, 1947 in Idaho. She was the daughter of Joseph and Anna (Wald) Wolbaum.
Anna married the love...
                                
Dwayne Thiel
Jul 17, 2024
                                Dwayne Thiel, 80, passed away peacefully on July 17 at Sanford Hospital from many health issues stemming from diabetes. 
A memorial service will be held at 1:00PM, Monday, July 22 at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck. 
Interment at a later date at the family farm cemetery in Almont, North Dakota. 
Dwayne was born to Sam and Elvira (Ramsland) Thiel on November...
                                
Eric Henninger
Jul 16, 2024
                                Eric Henninger, 69, of Bismarck, passed away on July 16, 2024, at CHI St. Alexius due to complications during heart surgery.
Eric was born in 1954 to Zena and Robert Henninger, on a Naval base in Africa. Eric grew up in Bismarck and married his high school sweetheart, Janelle (O'Connor). They had three amazing children, Erin, Andrew, and Lyndsey. Eric worked...
                                
Larry Dennis
Jul 15, 2024
                                Larry J. Dennis died peacefully in Fargo, ND on July 15th, 2024 at the age of 86. 
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. (CDT), Friday, August 16 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 502 N 4th St, Bismarck. To view the service livestream, click this link Live Stream - Trinity Lutheran Church, Bismarck, North Dakota (trinitybismarck.com)
Interment will be held at...
                                
John "Jack" Knoll
Jul 15, 2024
                                John Eugene Knoll, 95, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024, at his home in Bismarck. “Jack” was surrounded by his loving family during the weeks preceding his death. 
Funeral services will be held 11 AM, Saturday July 27, at McCabe United Methodist Church, 1030 N 6th St, Bismarck. Visitation will be held 5-7 PM with a prayer service and sharing...
                                
Beatrice Tangen
Jul 15, 2024
                                Beatrice (Lee) Tangen, 88, Bismarck, passed away July 15, 2024 at Missouri Slope Lutheran Care, Bismarck. 
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 18 at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck.
Visitation will begin an hour before the service starts.
Burial will be held at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan. 
Beatrice Marlene was born September 2, 1935, in...
                                
Greg Haugland
Jul 15, 2024
                                Greg Haugland, 74, Garrison, passed away July 15, 2024 surrounded by his family at Sanford Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, July 19 at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. Family will greet guests one hour prior.
Greg was born August 31, 1949 to Goodwin and Marlys (Molander) Haugland in Crosby. He grew up...
                                
Berdina Barbara Zimmer
Jul 14, 2024
                                Bernie Zimmer, 77, Mesa, Arizona, passed away peacefully July 14, 2024, after a brief battle with cancer. It is comforting thinking that she is once again dancing in heaven with her beloved husband Mel.
Bernie was born to John Paul and Caroline (Horner) Paul on January 27, 1947, in Linton, North Dakota. Shortly after high school graduation in 1965, Bernie and...
                                
Laurie Baumgartner
Jul 14, 2024
                                Laurie Baumgartner, 55, Bismarck passed away on July 14, 2024.
A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, July 19 at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck. A lunch and time of fellowship will be held following the service at the Schaumberg Arena, 1504 Wichita Dr., Bismarck. 
Interment will be at 3:30PM on Friday July 19 at Moffit Community...
                                


