Obituaries

Derek Vollmuth

Derek Vollmuth

Jul 7, 2025

Derek Vollmuth, 44, Mandan, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 7, 2025, at his home.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, July 12, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made online to Hope Manor at www.hopemanor.org.

Born on November 21, 1980, to Freddy and Susan (Blazer) Vollmuth. He was raised...

Jennie Carlson

Jennie Carlson

Jun 29, 2025

Jennie V. Hanson Carlson was born on February 5, 1926 on the farm at Glenham, SD and died on June 29, 2025 at Volante in Reno, NV. She married Norris J. Carlson on September 23, 1950 and they had two children, David in 1953 and Darlys in 1956.

Jennie was a very creative teacher. For many years, she taught all grades...

Bob "Robert J." Schauer

Bob "Robert J." Schauer

Jul 7, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of Robert "Bob" Schauer's passing, which occurred on July 7, 2025-just six days after he celebrated his 79th birthday.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, July 11, at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 1919 N 2nd St, Bismarck. A service livestream will be available on this link:...

Madison Stumbo

Madison Stumbo

Jul 1, 2025

Madison “Madi” Stumbo, Bismarck, ND, passed away unexpectedly on July 1, 2025 at the age of 29, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and vibrant memories.

A funeral service will be held 10:30 AM, Friday, July 11, 2025 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 106 Osage Ave, Bismarck. To view the service livestream, click this link Good Shepherd Lutheran Church -...

Carol A. Wilson

Carol A. Wilson

May 17, 2025

Carol Ann Wilson, 72, passed away on May 17, 2025, at Good Samaritan Society - Sunset Drive, Mandan, ND.

Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 pm, Sunday, July 13, at the Hurdsfield Community Center, Hurdsfeild, ND. Burial will follow the Celebration of Life at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Hurdsfield, ND.

Carol was born in Bismarck, ND...

Joyce "Peggy" Y. Dockter

Joyce "Peggy" Y. Dockter

Jul 11, 2025

Joyce “Peggy” Y. Dockter, 88, passed away on July 11, 2025.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, July 16, at the Wing Cemetery, Wing, ND.

A full obituary is pending.

Keith M. Pechtl

Keith M. Pechtl

Jul 8, 2025

Keith Myron Pechtl, 59, passed away on July 8, 2025. 

A private family service will be held. 

Keith Pechtl was born on July 18, 1965 to Robert and Jeanette (Messer) Pechtl of Richardton. He was the first of five children. His parents moved to Dickinson when Keith was two years old, where he grew up and went to school, graduating from Dickinson...

Alvin Emineth

Alvin Emineth

Jul 7, 2025

Alvin “Al” Emineth, 89, of Bismarck, passed away peacefully on July 7th, 2025, surrounded by family. A loving husband, devoted father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and one of North Dakota’s most respected court reporters, Al lived a life of faith, service and love.

Born in 1936 in Bismarck to John V. and Angeline (Gerhardt) Emineth, Al’s early years were marked by both joy...

Brian Gutknecht

Brian Gutknecht

Jul 7, 2025

Brian Allan Gutknecht passed onto Heaven above on July 7th, 2025.

A memorial service will be held 1:00 PM, Monday, July 14, 2025, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck.

Family will greet guests one hour prior to service.

Burial will be held at 3:00 PM at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan.

Brian was born to Herbert and Eileen Gutknecht on March...

Marlys Schimke

Marlys Schimke

Jul 6, 2025

Marlys Schimke, 91, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2025, at the Missouri Slope nursing home.

Cremation has taken place, and a family graveside service will be held at a later date.

Special thanks to the staff at Missouri Slope for taking such wonderful care of our mother these last few years.

Marlys was born in Harvey, ND, to Henry and Amanda Miller....

Marilyn M. Christianson

Marilyn M. Christianson

Jul 5, 2025

Marilyn M. Christianson, 92, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at the Baptist Home, Bismarck.

A private service will take place with burial at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan.

Marilyn Christianson was born January 31,1933 in Devils Lake, ND. Her parents were Agnes and Ingebret Gordon. Marilyn was the fourth of six children. The family later moved to Grand Forks...

Izaak Kroh

Izaak Kroh

Jul 3, 2025

Izaak Karter Kroh was born on January 17, 2007, in Boise, Idaho, and passed away on July 3, 2025, in Bismarck, North Dakota, after succumbing to injuries from a work-related accident. His sense of humor and his gift for making people laugh will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday,...

Mark Siirtola

Mark Siirtola

Jul 2, 2025

Mark Francis Siirtola, 63, of Bismarck died unexpectedly on July 2, 2025.

Graveside services will be held at 3:00 PM, Saturday, July 12 at Ahola Cemetery in rural Wing, North Dakota with Rev. Trisha DeBoer officiating.

Mark was born in Fargo, North Dakota on June 20, 1962. He was raised in Spencer, Iowa where he attended school and excelled in mischief and...

Reuben Magstadt

Reuben Magstadt

Jul 1, 2025

Reuben V. Magstadt, 94, Bismarck, passed away on July 1, 2025, at the Baptist Health & Rehab.

A funeral service will be held at 1:30 PM, Monday, July 7, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. Family will greet guests one hour prior to the service. Burial will immediately follow the funeral service at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Bismarck.

Reuben was born...

Ashley Halsey

Ashley Halsey

Jun 29, 2025

Ashley A. Halsey, age 40, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2025, at home.

A memorial service will be held at 12:00 PM, Friday, July 11, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. Family will begin greeting guests at 10:00 AM.

Burial will be held at 1:00 PM at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bismarck.

Ashley was born March 20, 1985, in Los Angeles, CA,...

Tony Gross

Tony Gross

Jun 29, 2025

Tony Gross, 84, died on June 29, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 12:30 p.m. Thursday, July 3 at Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, 520 Raymond St, Bismarck. 

Visitation will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Eastgate Funeral Service, 2302 E Divide Ave, Bismarck, with a vigil/rosary beginning at 7 p.m.

Burial will...

Jeanette "Jan" Albers

Jeanette "Jan" Albers

Jun 28, 2025

Jeanette “Jan” Albers, 82, went home to meet our Lord Jesus Christ on June 28, 2025 peacefully in her home with her children by her side and her amazing caregivers supporting her to the very end. A service to celebrate Jan’s life will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 9 at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. Family will...

Kathleen Krushe-Helm

Kathleen Krushe-Helm

Jun 28, 2025

Kathleen "Kitty" Krushe-Helm, 73, passed away Saturday, June 28, 2025, in Bismarck, ND

Kitty died peacefully at a Sanford hospital after a long battle with COPD and congestive heart failure. Following her wishes, cremation has taken place, and no services are planned.

Kitty was born on October 20, 1951, in Bismarck, to Nicholas H and Betty (Rasmussen) Krushe. She graduated from Bismarck...

Scott Volkert

Scott Volkert

Jun 26, 2025

Scott E. Volkert

October 19, 1963 – June 26, 2025

Scott Edward Volkert, 61, Bismarck, passed away June 26, 2025 at Missouri Slope, with his loving wife, Tami, at his side.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, July 9, at the Church of Corpus Christi, 1919 N 2nd St., Bismarck. A service livestream will be available on this...

Ryan Suchy

Ryan Suchy

Jun 26, 2025

Ryan John Suchy (also known as “Boot”) passed away peacefully at home on June 26, 2025.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 2, at Spirit of Life Church, 801 1st St SE, Mandan. To view the service livestream, click this link Spirit of Life Catholic Church | Mandan ND | Facebook

Visitation will be held from 5...