Obituaries

Bernice Lucy Utter

Bernice Lucy Utter

Dec 11, 2023

Bernice Lucy Utter, 92, formerly of New Leipzig, ND passed away on December 11, 2023, at the Missouri Slope Hillview Nursing Home in Bismarck, ND.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, Dec. 27, at Faith Lutheran Church, 1402 E Ave C, Bismarck, ND. Family will begin greeting guests one hour prior to the service.

Bernice was...

Marthyn Argent

Marthyn Argent

Dec 11, 2023

Buzz Argent went to his heavenly home on December 11, 2023. 

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, May 17, at 11:00 AM at Trinity Lutheran Church in Steele, ND. The service will also be streamed from the ‘Trinity Dawson Parish’ Facebook page.

He was born to Reed and Martha Argent November 4, 1943. Buzz, along with his older sister,...

Leo Grosz

Leo Grosz

Dec 11, 2023

Leo J. Grosz, 54, Mandan, passed away on December 11, 2023 from a tragic accident.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday Dec. 18, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. Family will begin greeting guests one hour prior to the service.

Leo was born on July 14, 1969 to Baldwin and Mary Jane Grosz in...

Faith Harrison

Faith Harrison

Dec 11, 2023

Faith Ann Harrison, 80, Bismarck, passed away December 11, 2023. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Friday at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. Family will greet guests one hour prior at the funeral home.

Faith was born on May 12, 1943 to Henry and MayBelle (DeClercq) Fehr in Hermosa Beach, California. She was raised and educated...

Ronald (Ron) Lazorenko

Ronald (Ron) Lazorenko

Dec 10, 2023

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Ronald (Ron) Lazorenko, beloved husband to Ingrid Lazorenko, on December 10, 2023, in Bismarck, North Dakota. Born on July 7, 1952, in Dickinson, North Dakota, Ron was the son of William and Norene Lazorenko. He peacefully passed away at the age of 71.

Ronald spent six honorable years serving...

Ethan Hoger

Ethan Hoger

Dec 10, 2023

ETHAN CARL HOGER, 28, Judson, ND, passed away on December 10, 2023, unexpectedly at Sanford hospital.

His funeral will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at St. Pius Catholic Church, 202 3rd St North, New Salem, ND. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 pm on Friday, December 15, 2023, with a vigil service at 7:00...

Shanahan Schneider

Shanahan Schneider

Dec 10, 2023

Shanahan “Shabby” Cynric Schneider, 50, passed away on December 10, 2023, from a heart attack in his home.

 A memorial service will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday, Dec. 15, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. The service will be live streamed through Parkway’s website. Family will begin greeting guests one hour prior to the service.

A gathering...

Stanley Churchill

Stanley Churchill

Dec 9, 2023

Stanley Jon Churchill, 60, was called by his Heavenly Father after a short but fierce battle with cancer at Sanford Health, surrounded by his family on December 9, 2023.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, December 19 at Pro-Cathedral of St. Mary, 806 E Broadway Ave, Bismarck.

Visitation will be held from 5:00...

Freida Heiser

Freida Heiser

Dec 9, 2023

Freida Heiser, of Bismarck passed away December 9, 2023 at the age of 96.

A funeral service will be at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023 at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck.

Visitation will be held from 6:30 PM -7:30 PM, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023 at Parkway Funeral Service and continue one hour prior to the...

Richard Cieslak

Richard Cieslak

Dec 8, 2023

  Dick Cieslak, affectionately known as “Moose”, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2023.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, Dec. 12, at Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, 520 Raymond St, Bismarck.

Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM, Monday, Dec. 11, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. A rosary/vigil will begin at...

Richard Gauerke

Richard Gauerke

Dec 4, 2023

On December 4, 2023, Richard Gauerke traveled back to “The Road To Thinkhamtown” one of his favorite stories. His back trail is filled with risk, adventure, camaraderie, love and emotion. He always had time to share his skills with youngsters who shared his passions as kindred spirits.

A native of Wisconsin, Richard graduated from high school in Winneconne and the...

Waldemar Krentz

Waldemar Krentz

Dec 4, 2023

Waldemar Krentz, 83, Bismarck, passed away December 4, 2023.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

A full obituary is pending.

David Hummel

David Hummel

Dec 4, 2023

David Jerome Hummel, 83, passed away December 4, 2023, in Bismarck, ND.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM, Saturday, Dec. 16, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. Burial will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, Dec. 18, at The North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan.

Dave was born in Bismarck, North Dakota, on June 17, 1940. ...

Travis L. Mittleider

Travis L. Mittleider

Dec 4, 2023

 

Travis L. Mittleider, 40, Tappen, passed away surrounded by his family, on Monday at St. Alexius hospital due to complications from Type 1 diabetes.

A memorial service will be held at noon on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Zion Methodist Church in Tappen, ND, 

Born on July 14, 1983, in Pierre, South Dakota, Travis was the first born of Jeffrey and Suzy...

Cheryl Geier

Cheryl Geier

Dec 3, 2023

Cheryl Lynn Geier, age 70, was taken from us too soon on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at St. Alexius Medical Center.

A memorial service will be held at 10am Sunday, December 10, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 2302 East Divide Ave., Bismarck.

Cheryl was born on August 28, 1953 to Harold and Ethel Anderson. She lived with her parents...

Richard Muse

Richard Muse

Dec 3, 2023

Richard Muse, 90, Bismarck, passed to his eternal home on December 3, 2023, at St. Vincent's Care Center.

A service livestream will be available at the following link: https://www.facebook.com/lordoflifebismarck/

A memorial service will be held at 11:00AM, Monday, December 11, at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 1143 N 26th St, Bismarck.

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

Edna Galster

Edna Galster

Dec 3, 2023

Edna Galster, 96, passed away on December 3, 2023.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, Dec. 9, at Bethel Lutheran Church, 615 E Turnpike Ave, Bismarck.  Burial will take place on Sunday, December 10, at 2:30 pm at St. Matthew's Cemetery, Hazen.

Christ is risen. He is risen, Indeed! Alleluia!

God says, “There is a...

Helen Dobler

Helen Dobler

Dec 3, 2023

 

Helen Dobler, 82, Bismarck, daughter of Raymond and Mildred Splonskowski, passed away December 3, 2023.

Helen was born on May 8, 1941, on a farm near Braddock, ND. She was the third oldest of 11 children. Helen attended the Braddock school for 3 years, then went to the Armstrong Country School through eighth grade. She then moved to Bismarck...

Linda Benz

Linda Benz

Dec 2, 2023

Linda (Lippert) Benz passed away on December 2, 2023 at Sanford Health, Bismarck. Her family would like to thank the nurses and staff at the ICU Unit for taking such good care of her.

Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday, December 8 at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. Visitation will begin one hour prior.

Burial will...

Albert Batiz Jr.

Albert Batiz Jr.

Dec 1, 2023

Al Batiz, born on September 1, 1966, in Mexico City, Mexico, passed away unexpectedly surrounded by his family on December 1, 2023 at the age of 57.

A memorial service to celebrate Al's life will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, Dec. 16, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck.

Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM, Friday,...