Obituaries

Dennis Morris

Nov 11, 2023

 

Dennis Morris passed away on November 11, 2023, at the age of 77. He was surrounded by his loving family at his residence in Bismarck, ND.

A memorial service to honor Dennis's life and legacy will be held at 11:00 AM, Nov. 16, 2023, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 2302 E. Divide Ave., Bismarck. 

Interment will take place at a...

Donna Hardt

Nov 11, 2023

 

Donna Jean LaVan Hardt, 76 years old, left this Earth the same way she entered; sweet, beautiful, and with open arms to love.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, November 16, at Evangel Church, 3225 N 14th St, Bismarck. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.

Burial will be held at Mission...

Gloria Hoff

Nov 11, 2023

Gloria Ann Hoff

August 23, 1952 - November 11, 2023

Bismarck, ND - Gloria Ann Hoff, a devoted parent aide and beloved member of the community, passed away on November 11, 2023, at the age of 71. Born on August 23, 1952, in Bismarck, Gloria was the cherished daughter of John and Gladys (Lang) Ehli.

Gloria had a...

Kenneth Elmer Lien

Nov 10, 2023

Kenneth Elmer Lien, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, peacefully passed away on November 10, 2023, at the age of 96. Born on June 1, 1927, in Sarles, North Dakota, Kenneth was the son of the late Ole K. Lien and Alice Ruth (Olson) Lien.Kenneth was a man of strong values and a dedicated individual. After graduating from Sarles...

Dr. Niran Kotrapu

Nov 9, 2023

On Thursday, November 9, 2023, Dr. Niran Kotrapu, MD unexpectedly departed from this world in Palm Desert, California.

Niran and his wife, Timmie, immigrated from Thailand to the United States in 1962 and eventually settled down in Bismarck, North Dakota.

Dr. Kotrapu began his career at MidDakota Clinic in 1974. He was a pediatrician and pediatric cardiologist who cared for generations...

Delores Nagel

Nov 9, 2023

Delores Nagel, Bismarck (formerly of Linton), passed away November 9, 2023 at the age 87. 

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, Nov. 17, at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Linton.

Family will greet guests from 5:00-7:00 PM, Thursday, Nov. 16, at Pro-Cathedral of St. Mary, 806 E Broadway Ave, Bismarck. A rosary/vigil will begin at...

Dirk Fischer

Nov 8, 2023

Dirk Thomas Fischer of Colleyville, TX was born on August 2, 1949, and entered eternal life November 8, 2023.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, Nov. 20, at Church of St. Anne, 1321 Braman Ave, Bismarck.

Visitation will be held from 4:00-5:00 PM, Sunday, Nov. 19, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. A...

Ann Goetz

Nov 7, 2023

Ann Marie (Jelsing) Goetz, originally from Rugby, ND, passed away in Greeley, CO, on November 7, 2023, at the age of 88.

A funeral service will be held at 11:30 AM, Thursday Nov. 16, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck.

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

Ann was born in Rugby to Edwin...

Mason Graves

Nov 7, 2023

Mason Graves, a loving husband, dedicated father, cherished son, and devoted brother, passed away on November 7, 2023, at the age of 26. He leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and selflessness that will forever reside in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.

A Funeral Mass celebrating the life of Mason Graves will be held on...

Bryan Gaschk

Nov 6, 2023

Bryan Kent Gaschk, 65, Bismarck, died peacefully at home with a dime in his pocket on Nov. 6, 2023. The family looks forward to celebrating Bryan’s life with others on Monday, Nov. 13 at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m. and fellowship following.

Bryan was...

Larry Schmidt

Nov 6, 2023

Larry Schmidt, a loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2023, at the age of 73.

Born on April 20, 1950, in Bismarck, North Dakota, Larry was the son of Anton and Anna (Neigum) Schmidt.At the age of 12, Larry's family relocated to Washington, where he would spend the rest of his life. He graduated from...

Lyle A. Wolfer

Nov 5, 2023

Lyle Wolfer passed away on November 5, 2023 in Fargo, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, Nov. 10, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck.

Born on August 29, 1953 in Bismarck, Lyle spent his first years on the family farm outside of Hazen before...

Nick G. Jolliffe

Nov 5, 2023

Nick G. Jolliffe, 62, Bismarck, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his family after a six-year battle with cancer.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00AM, Friday, November 10 at Faith Lutheran Church, 1402 E. Ave C, Bismarck.

Nick's service livestream will be available at the following link: https://www.facebook.com/faithlutheranbismarck/

Visitation will be held...

Darold Raszler

Nov 2, 2023

Darold Dale Raszler, 69, passed away peacefully at Benedictine Living Community on November 2nd, 2023.

A funeral will be held at 11:00AM, Wednesday, November 8 at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck.

Visitation will begin an hour before the service.

Interment will be held  at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Bismarck.

Darold was born in La Jolla, California on December...

Pamela Doerr

Nov 2, 2023

There are currently technical difficulties with the livestream. A recording of the service will posted once it has concluded.

 

Pamela Jean Doerr, 66, Bismarck, passed away after a battle with cancer on November 2, 2023 surrounded by her family in the comfort of her home.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Tuesday,...

Vicki Moser

Nov 1, 2023

Vicki Moser, 72, passed away on November 1, 2023.            

A funeral service will be held at 11:00AM, Monday, November 6 at Lutheran Church of the Cross, 1004 E Highland Acres Rd, Bismarck.

Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 4:00PM, with a prayer service starting at 4:00PM, Sunday, November 5 at Eastgate Funeral Service, 2302 E. Divide Ave,...

William Schmidt

Nov 1, 2023

On November 1, 2023, William Delaney (Bill) Schmidt passed away after enduring many years of Frontotemporal Dementia. Bill would say "Life - it is what it is." But how does one describe his life, living with a disease that measures out the happiness afforded a family, a disease that changed its rituals.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at...

Rusty VerHoeven

Oct 31, 2023

Maurice Wayne "Rusty" VerHoeven, 85, born to Pete and Anne VerHoeven on August 24, 1938, passed away on October 31, 2023, at Benefis Hospital in Great Falls, Montana. He leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and countless memories that will forever be treasured by those who knew him.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00AM, Wednesday, November 8,...

Pamela Pearl Anderson

Oct 29, 2023

Pamela Pearl Anderson, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away on October 29, 2023, at the age of 74.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30AM, Saturday, November 4, at  Steele United Methodist Church, 102 2nd St. SW, Steele, ND.

Pamela 'Pam' Pearl Dougherty was a vibrant soul, the first born of five children. She was a...

Shirley Kemnitz

Oct 28, 2023

Shirley Kemnitz, 77, Bismarck, passed away on Saturday, October 28 2023.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, from 5-7:00 PM at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck. A vigil service will begin at 5:30 PM.

A funeral mass will be held on Thursday, November 2, 2023, at 2:00 PM at Corpus Christi Church, 1919 N. 2nd St.,...