Obituaries
Bruce Lovdal
May 7, 2024
Bruce Lovdal, age 74, of Bismarck, passed away on May 7, 2024.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday May 14, 2024, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck.
Bruce was born in Minneapolis, MN, on January 29, 1950. He graduated high school in 1968 from Richfield High School, Richfield, MN. In 1968, he entered an apprentice program...
Alvin Belverstone
May 6, 2024
Alvin Belverstone, 76, passed away unexpectedly on May 6, 2024.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 PM, Wednesday, May 15, at Ascension Catholic Church, 1825 S 3rd St, Bismarck.
Visitation will be held from 5:30-7:00 PM, Tuesday, May 14, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. A rosary/vigil service will begin at 7:00 PM.
Burial will be held at...
Lois Seelye
May 3, 2024
Lois Seelye passed away on May 3, 2024, at the Edgewood on Dominion in Bismarck.A memorial service will be held at 10:30AM, Thursday, May 9 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 502 N 4th St, Bismarck. Visitation will be held from 5:00PM to 7:00PM, with a prayer service starting at 7:00PM, Wednesday, May 8 at Eastgate Funeral Service, 2302 E. Divide Ave, Bismarck. Interment...
Frank Walker
May 2, 2024
Frank Walker, 57, passed away on May 2, 2024, at St. Alexis Hospital in Bismarck surrounded by his loved ones after a courageous battle with ALS. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, Frank's life was marked by love, laughter, and a deep connection to the outdoors.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00PM, Thursday, May 9th, at Parkway...
Connie Gerrity
May 2, 2024
Connie Gerrity passed away peacefully at home in the presence of her husband and family after a short battle with brain cancer.
Connie Marie Gerrity (Briggs) was born April 20, 1949 in Williston, ND to Arthur and Phyllis Briggs. She attended Williston High School. She met love of her life when she was 16 while working at Keenan’s Drive-In. They would...
Tom Orchard
May 1, 2024
Thomas Frederick Orchard, Jr. passed away on May 1, 2024 at St. Alexius Hospital in Bismarck, North Dakota.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00AM, Friday, May. 10 at St. George's Episcopal Church, 601 N 4th St, Bismarck, with the Rev. Steve Sathre officiating.
Tom was born on June 1, 1957 to Ruth (née Kracke) and Thomas Orchard, Sr. as the...
Wayne Huber
Apr 30, 2024
Wayne Huber, age 74, passed on to our Heavenly Father at Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons, 1919 Quentin Street, Aurora, CO on April 30, 2024. He was the ninth child of the late Reuben and Agatha (Gillig) Huber.
A memorial service will be held at 10:00AM, May 24 at House of Prayer Lutheran Church, 1470 S Washington St.
Visitation will be...
Mary Jane Herr
Apr 29, 2024
Mary Jane Herr, 93, passed away peacefully in her home at Edgewood Village Bismarck on Monday, April 29, 2024.
At Mary Jane's request, there will be no services. Cremation has taken place.
Interment in the McClusky Cemetery will follow at a later date.
Mary Jane was born the third of four children, on August 17, 1930, to A. N. Nichols and Gladys R....
Clendora Ternes
Apr 29, 2024
Clendora “Connie” Ternes, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, auntie, and friend, peacefully departed this life, her spirit now at rest, on Monday, April 29th, 2024.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, May 8, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. Visitation will be held from 6:00-7:00 PM, Tuesday, May 7, at Parkway Funeral Service. A prayer...
Abigail Carry Mocassin
Apr 28, 2024
Abigail “Abby” Carry Mocassin sadly passed away on April 28th 2024, at the age of 26 due to her journey with cancer.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00AM, Friday May 3 at Heritage Church, 500 Remington Ave, Bismarck, ND 58503.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00PM, Thursday, May 2 at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck.
Interment at...
Bryan Thomas
Apr 25, 2024
Bryan Thomas, 38, Bismarck, passed away April 25, 2024.
A memorial service to honor Bryan’s beautiful soul will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 7 at House of Prayer, Bismarck. Family will greet guests one hour prior at the church.
Bryan was born on August 21, 1985 to Rayne (Duppong) and Allan Thomas in Bismarck. He was raised and educated in Bismarck,...
Glenn Zahn
Apr 24, 2024
Glenn Joseph Zahn, 75, passed away on April 24, 2024.
A funeral service will be held at 12:00 PM, Thursday, May 2, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck.
Burial will be held at 2:00 PM at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan.
Glenn was born on January 26, 1949 in Bismarck, ND, the son of Walter and Dorothy Zahn.
He graduated from...
Mary Jean Hanson
Apr 23, 2024
Mary Jean Hanson, 93, Bismarck, passed away April 23, 2024.
Mary Jean was born June 18, 1930 to Allen and Irma (Montgomery) Benson in Lake Andes, South Dakota and raised in nearby Ravinia along with her younger sister, Margaret. She graduated from Ravinia High School with honors in spite of the fact that both parents were in poor health and needed...
Maretta Ebach
Apr 23, 2024
Maretta Fay Ebach, age 3, Bismarck, passed away and awoke in the arms of the Lord on April 23, 2024. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:30 PM, Monday, April 29, at Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, 519 Raymond St, Bismarck. To view the service livestream, use this link Cathedral of the Holy Spirit | Bismarck, ND (cathedralparish.com) Visitation...
Bruce Delzer
Apr 22, 2024
Bruce Delane Delzer was born on January 30, 1938 in Venturia, North Dakota to Emil and Emelia (Lutz) Delzer. He passed to his heavenly home on April 22, 2024.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, April 26, at Bismarck Baptist Church, 2211 LaForest Ave, Bismarck.
Visitation will be held from 5:00-6:30 PM, Thursday, April 25, at Bismarck Baptist...
Charlotte Krebs
Apr 21, 2024
Charlotte Krebs, 93, Bismarck, died on April 21, 2024.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:30 PM, Friday, April 26, at Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, 519 Raymond St, Bismarck. A livestream of the service will be available at Cathedral of the Holy Spirit | Bismarck, ND (cathedralparish.com)
Visitation will be held from 5:30-7:00 PM, Thursday, April 25, at Cathedral of...
Leland Akovenko
Apr 20, 2024
Leland H. Akovenko, age 75, Bismarck, North Dakota, passed away on April 20, 2024.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, April 27, 2024 at Grace Lutheran Church 402 4th St. W, McClusky, ND.
Leland was born in a blizzard on December 15, 1948 at the family home with a mid-wife attending in McClusky, North Dakota.
He graduated from McClusky...
Gary Elhard
Apr 20, 2024
Gary Lee Elhard, 79, passed away on April 20, 2024 at Sanford Hospital in Bismarck, ND.
Gary was born June 26, 1944 in Kulm, ND to Henry and Olinda (Kalmbach) Elhard. He was one of eight children. Gary was raised and attended school in Jud, ND. He moved to Jamestown in 1964 and was employed at Midwest Motors. He later had...
Kayleen Njos
Apr 20, 2024
Kayleen A. Njos, 79, Bismarck, formerly of Epping passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at her home.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 AM, Thursday, April 25 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 106 Osage Ave, Bismarck.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 6:00 PM, with a prayer service starting at 6:00, Wednesday, April 24 at Parkway Funeral Service,...
Raymond H. Magstadt
Apr 19, 2024
Raymond H. Magstadt went home to be with the Lord on April 19, 2024 at the age of 105. A committal service will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, May 16 at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan.
Following the burial, the family will begin greeting guests at 12 p.m. Thursday, May 16 at St. George’s Episcopalian Church, Bismarck. A memorial service...


