Obituaries

Warren Bien

Warren Bien

Jul 28, 2026

Warren Bien,80, of Bismarck, passed away on July 28, 2026

A Funeral service will be held at 10:30am, on Thursday, August 6, at McCabe United Methodist Church, 1030 N 6th St, Bismarck, ND. To view the church livestream, click the link provided, Warren. 

Visitation will be held from 5-7pm, on Wednesday, August 5, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 3117 E Century Ave, Bismarck....

Kathleen "Kay" Paulson

Kathleen "Kay" Paulson

Jul 28, 2026

Kathleen Kay Paulson, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away at Edgewood Vista in Mandan, ND, on July 28, 2026, after a courageous 2-month battle with cancer. Born on June 21, 1939, in Castlewood, SD, Kay was the cherished daughter of Don and Monica Koenders.

Kay was born with a servant’s heart. Being the oldest of 7 siblings, she...

Victor Redinger

Victor Redinger

Jul 27, 2026

Vic Redinger, 83, passed away on July 27, 2026, at St. Vincent's Care Center, Bismarck. 

Per Vic's wishes cremation has taken place.

A gathering to remember Vic will be from 1:00-3:00PM on Saturday, August 8, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 3117 E Century Ave, Bismarck.

Interment will be at Fisher Cemetery, Tappen, ND at a later date.

Vic is survived by his wife, Pamela, of...

Croix Clooten

Croix Clooten

Jul 27, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Croix José Clooten, affectionately known as “Croix Boy,” whose life was tragically cut short on July 27, 2026, at the age of 22 in Bismarck, North Dakota.

Born on July 22, 2004 in Bismarck, Croix spent his entire life in the community he proudly called home. Raised and educated in...

Jeannie Thom

Jeannie Thom

Jul 26, 2026

Evelyn Jean (Jeannie) Thom, passed away on July 26, 2026, at the age of 76. She was born October 13, 1949, in Red Lodge, Montana, the oldest daughter of the late Iva L. (Hotchkiss) and Charles N. Thom. Jeannie was raised in Laurel, Montana and graduated from Laurel High School in 1969. 

Jeannie married Dennis Braunstadter on December 5, 1969. Together...

Arnold Burian

Arnold Burian

Jul 25, 2026

Arnold Archie Burian, 88, died peacefully on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Sanford Hospital in Bismarck, ND due to complications from a weakened heart.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11am on Saturday, August 15, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 106 Osage Ave, Bismarck, ND. To view the church livestream, click the link provided ~ Arnold. 

Arnold Burian, son of Steve...

Theresa Lacher

Theresa Lacher

Jul 23, 2026

Theresa V. (Mathern) Lacher, 86, passed away on July 23, 2026.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:00 am, Friday, August 7, at the Church of Corpus Christi, 1919 N 2nd St, Bismarck. To view livestream, click this link: Theresa Lacher.

Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 pm, with a rosary and vigil beginning at 7:00 pm, Thursday, August...

Carol Baillie

Carol Baillie

Jul 23, 2026

Carol Jean (Meier) Baillie, 85 of Bismarck, ND, passed away surrounded by her loving family on July 23rd, 2026 after a hard fought battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis.

Carol was born on March 21st, 1941 in Goodrich, ND to Herman and Anna (Hahn) Meier. She graduated from Tuttle High School in 1958. That summer, she enrolled in Valley City State Teacher’s College....

David Renner

David Renner

Jul 23, 2026

David John Renner, affectionately known as "The Father of Fun," passed away unexpectedly with his family by his side at Sanford Medical Center in Bismarck on July 23, 2026, after a courageous 72-hour illness. He was 73 years old.

A Mass of Christian Burial will start at 10:30 a.m., on Friday July 31, at Spirit of Life Catholic Church, 801 1st...

Eliza Ruby Anderson

Eliza Ruby Anderson

Jul 20, 2026

Eliza Ruby Anderson, 38, of Bismarck, passed away July 20, 2026.

Eliza was born November 12, 1987, in Grand Forks, Grand Forks County, North Dakota, the fifth of seven children in the family of Daniel and Denise Anderson. She passed away peacefully at her home in Bismarck, North Dakota, July 20, 2026. 

Eliza had a joyful spirit and a contagious smile. She...

Elizabeth Ennen

Elizabeth Ennen

Jul 19, 2026

Elizabeth Ennen, 87, of Menoken, passed away on July 19, 2026.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Eastgate Funeral Service, 3117 E Century Ave., Bismarck. Burial will take place at the Menoken Cemetery.

Elizabeth Arminta was born on March 7, 1939, in a Bismarck hospital, the daughter of John and Elizabeth (Hanks) Craven,...

Mel Rodenburg

Mel Rodenburg

Jul 16, 2026

Mel Rodenburg, 95, passed away on July 16, 2026 at Elm Crest Manor in New Salem.

Mel D. Rodenburg was born February 6th, 1931 in Emmons County, ND to Andy and Johanna (Van Beek) Rodenburg. He attended rural school and graduated from Strasburg High School. After graduation he served stateside in the Korean War for two years. He attended NDSU graduating...

Jerome Volk

Jerome Volk

Jul 16, 2026

Jerome "Tank" Victor Volk was born on November 4, 1954, in Strasburg, North Dakota, to Marcella Wald Volk and Mike (Michael) Volk. He passed away peacefully on July 16, 2026, at the age of 71 years.

A funeral service will be held at 12:30 PM, Thursday, July 23, at Word of Faith Church, 1503 E Divide Ave, Bismarck.

Visitation with a time...

Patricia Jensen

Patricia Jensen

Jul 16, 2026

Patricia Jensen, 91, Mandan formerly of Stanley, passed away July 16, 2026.

A Celebration of Life will be at 11:00 am, Saturday, September 19, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 3117 E Century Ave, Bismarck.

Patricia Davick Jensen was born to Peder and Selma Davick in 1935 in Coulee, North Dakota. She spent her early childhood in Turtle Lake before her family moved to...

Marian Emter

Marian Emter

Jul 15, 2026

Marian Bernice Emter, 86, of Bismarck, passed away on July 15, 2026. 

A celebration of her life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 3117 E Century Ave, Bismarck, ND.

Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, July 20, at Eastgate Funeral Service. A prayer service will begin at 7 p.m.

Burial will...

William Teply

William Teply

Jul 15, 2026

In Loving Memory of William "Bill" Charles Teply

William "Bill" Charles Teply, 74, of Bismarck, North Dakota, formerly of Wolsey, South Dakota, passed away on July 15, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's disease and Lewy body dementia. He traded his toolbox for heavenly garage keys, leaving behind a lifetime of laughter, love, and more Studebakers than most...

Randy Pederson

Randy Pederson

Jul 14, 2026

Randall (Randy) Lee Pederson (61), son of Ruby C. and Lawrence E. Pederson, was born on September 15. 1964 in Fargo. He was called home to be with his Lord on July 14, 2026. 

He lived in West Fargo, Bismarck, Germany, and TX after our mother passed away in 1977. Randy graduated from Andress High School in El Paso, TX in...

James Schatz

James Schatz

Jul 14, 2026

James Schatz, 85, Bismarck, passed away on July 14, 2026.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30AM on Tuesday, July 21, at Faith Lutheran Church, 1402 E Ave C, Bismarck, ND. Visitation will be held one hour prior.

Burial will be held at 1PM at North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan, ND.

James Leroy Schatz was born on June 5, 1941, in Grant...

Wayne Schumacher

Wayne Schumacher

Jul 12, 2026

Wayne Schumacher, 58, Bismarck, passed away unexpectedly on July 12, 2026. A memorial service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, July 18 at Eastgate Funeral Service, 3117 E Century Ave, Bismarck.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Eastgate Funeral Service, Bismarck.

Burial will be held at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bismarck.

Wayne Mark Schumacher was born April 4, 1968,...

Loretta Heinert

Loretta Heinert

Jul 10, 2026

Loretta Heinert, 81, went to be with her Lord & Jesus on Friday, July 10, 2026

A Funeral Service will start at 11 a.m., Friday, July 17, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 3117 E Century Ave, with a visitation starting one hour prior to the service. 

Burial will be held at Fairview Cemetery.

Loretta was born on December 3, 1944, in Bismarck, ND to...