Obituaries

Doreen "Digger" Hilzendeger

Doreen "Digger" Hilzendeger

Feb 19, 2025

Doreen Hilzendeger, 70, affectionately known as Digger to all who knew her, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2025, in Bismarck, after a courageous battle with dementia.

Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 AM, Monday, Feb. 24, at Church of the Ascension, 1825 S.3rd Street, Bismarck. 

Visitation will be held from 4:00-6:00 PM, Sunday, Feb. 23, at Parkway Funeral...

Martha Johnson

Martha Johnson

Feb 19, 2025

 

Martha Mae Johnson (nee Fuchs), 94, of Jacksonville, NC, formerly of Tuttle, ND, died February 19, 2025 at home.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, March 3, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. 

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

Martha was born May 15, 1930 in Grant County, ND, the daughter of...

Thomas F. Weiss

Thomas F. Weiss

Feb 18, 2025

After a long and painful struggle with health issues Thomas F. Weiss went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on February 18, 2025.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, Feb. 22, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck.

Tom was born and raised in Center, ND. As a young man he had a...

Donald Davis

Donald Davis

Feb 18, 2025

Donald Davis, 86, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2025 at Sanford Medical Center in Bismarck. 

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, Feb. 24, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. Family will greet guests one hour prior to the service.

Burial will be held at 2:00 PM at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan. 

Don was born...

Myrna Dahl

Myrna Dahl

Feb 15, 2025

Myrna Dahl passed away peacefully on February 15, 2025 at Sanford Hospital in Bismarck, ND surrounded by her sons and her "girls," her daughter-in-law and her caretaker.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, Feb. 21, Parkway Funeral Service, 2300 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck.  Family will begin greeting guests one hour prior to service time. 

Myrna will be put...

Barbara Smith

Barbara Smith

Feb 14, 2025

Barbara Smith, born on August 25, 1962, in Pennsylvania and passed away peacefully with family by her side on February 14, 2025 in Bismarck, ND.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM, Saturday, March 15, at the Dream Center, 1805 Park Ave, Bismarck. 

Barbara was raised in Pennsylvania and graduated from high school in 1980, Barbara married Thomas Smith in...

Andrew Ming

Andrew Ming

Feb 14, 2025

Andrew Ming, 40, of Bismarck, passed away Friday, February 14, 2025, at Sanford Hospital after a short illness.

A private service will be held with family per Andrew’s wishes.

Andrew was born October 3, 1984, in Fargo to Dennis and Maureen (Bosch) Ming, the oldest of three children. The family moved to Minot when Andrew was 2 years old and lived there...

Gerald "Gerry" Hoffer

Gerald "Gerry" Hoffer

Feb 14, 2025

Gerald (“Gerry”) Noel Hoffer, 83, of Bismarck, North Dakota passed away on February 14, 2024.

Gerry was born December 25, 1942, in Jamestown, ND, the son of the late Huldrich “Hap” Hoffer and Pauline “Polly” Hoffer (Wurtele).

Gerry married Edene (Gray) on March 16, 1961 in Tappen, North Dakota. 

Gerry is survived by his wife, Edene, brother Jim (Bev) Wiebe, children Todd (Jaymee)...

Arthur Baumgartner

Arthur Baumgartner

Feb 13, 2025

Arthur Baumgartner, 90, Bismarck, passed away on February 13, 2025. 

Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, Feb. 19, at Pro-Cathedral of St. Mary, 825 E Broadway Ave, Bismarck. A rosary will begin at 10:00 AM. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. 

Burial will be held at 12:00 PM at the North Dakota Veterans...

Joseph Peter "JP" Grundhauser

Joseph Peter "JP" Grundhauser

Feb 12, 2025

Joseph Peter “JP” Grundhauser, 95, passed onto his eternal reward on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. 

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 from 6 to 7 PM with a prayer service starting at 7 PM at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck.

Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 AM (MST) on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at St....

Neal Buechler

Neal Buechler

Feb 12, 2025

Neal Buechler, 89, passed away on February 12, 2025. 

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, Feb. 18, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. 

Burial will be held at 1:00 PM at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan. 

Neal was born in 1935 in Zap, ND to hard-working German immigrant parents. After five years, the family moved to...

Margaret Feist

Margaret Feist

Feb 11, 2025

Margaret B. Feist, 94, Bismarck, passed away February 11, 2025. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, February 17 at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck.

Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Parkway Funeral Service, Bismarck. A rosary/vigil service will be held at 4 p.m.

Burial will be held at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Bismarck.

Margaret was...

Onzell Ludvigsen

Onzell Ludvigsen

Feb 11, 2025

Onzell “Dude” Ludvigsen, 79 of Douglasville, GA passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. 

She was born June 10, 1945. She was a loving and caring wife, mother, and nana. She owned and operated Pete and Dude’s One Stop on Chapel Hill Rd for over 20 years. Dude and Pete retired to Florida for ten years and then moved back to...

Evelyn Kelsch

Evelyn Kelsch

Feb 11, 2025

Evelyn Kelsch, 84, of Bismarck, North Dakota, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at her home in Edgewood Assisted Living, surrounded by her loving family after a long journey with health challenges.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 15, at the Church of Ascension in Bismarck. Visitation is scheduled from 5:00 to...

Lorraine Steckler

Lorraine Steckler

Feb 11, 2025

Lorraine Catherine Steckler, 94, Bismarck, formerly Wilton, passed away on Feb. 11, 2025. 

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM, Friday, May 23, 2025, at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 1919 N 2nd St, Bismarck, ND. 

Visitation will be held from 6:00 - 7:00 PM, Thursday, May 22, 2025 at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck. A rosary/vigil will be start...

Geraldine F. Gader

Geraldine F. Gader

Feb 11, 2025

Geraldine Francis Gader (Garland), age 97, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2025, at Miller Pointe Senior Living in Mandan, ND.

Geraldine, affectionately known as Geri, was born on October 12th, 1927, to Frank and Ethel (Andrews) Garland in Carrington, ND. After graduating from Carrington High School, she dedicated herself to a career in office management and was involved in her...

Veronica Jahner

Veronica Jahner

Feb 10, 2025

Veronica “Sis” Jahner passed away peacefully on February 10, 2025, in Bismarck, N.D., at the age of 103, at the Baptist Care Center.

Visitation will be held from 2:00-5:00 PM, Sunday, Feb. 23, with a rosary starting at 3:00 PM, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 2302 E Divide Ave, Bismarck. 

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, Feb. 24,...

Terry Dockter

Terry Dockter

Feb 10, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Terry Dockter, who left us on February 10, 2025. Terry had an unforgettable, infectious laugh that brought a smile to those around him. He had a way of making everyone feel heard by offering a listening ear when you needed it most. Terry is remembered by his quick wit...

Jade C. (Emter) Unruh

Jade C. (Emter) Unruh

Feb 9, 2025

Jade Cordella (Emter) Unruh, 39, passed away unexpectedly at home on February 9, 2025. 

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, February 17 at Bismarck Baptist Church, 2211 Laforest Ave, Bismarck, ND. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. A luncheon will follow afterward with a time to share memories of Jade. 

Burial will...

Gerald Schauer

Gerald Schauer

Feb 9, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce Gerald Schauer's unexpected passing on February 9, 2025, in Oklahoma City, OK, at the age of 74. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, Feb. 25, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck, where we will share stories, raise a glass...