Obituaries

Paul J. Bailey

Paul J. Bailey

May 21, 2026

Paul James Bailey, 74 of Bismarck, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 on Wednesday, 27th at Eastgate funeral service, 3117 E. Century Ave, Bismarck, ND.

Paul was born on October 30, 1951 in Minot North Dakota, the son of James and Elaine (Rostad) Bailey. He attended elementary school in Williston, graduated from Carpio...

Ardella M. McCloud

Ardella M. McCloud

Jan 27, 2026

Ardella Mae McCloud, 80, of Bismarck, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.

Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, May 29, 2026, at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery. Following the burial the family invites you to join them for lunch, fellowship and a time to celebrate Ardella at Jacks Steakhouse, 1201...

Karen Hogue

Karen Hogue

Nov 30, 2025

Karen Gail Hogue, 87, was united with her Lord and Savior on November 30, 2025, surrounded by family in Mandan, ND. Born in Bismarck to Elizabeth and George Hohimer, she completed her nursing education in 1960 before working two years in public health in Anchorage Alaska. She then completed her education as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in 1967 and...

Mason Devore

Mason Devore

May 20, 2026

The brightest smile of humor and love joined his Holy Father. Mason Alexander DeVore, September 23, 2008-May 20, 2026, brought joy to each person who had the privilege of meeting him. Mason was a fiercely loving son, devoted hero of a cousin, a nephew always ready for a new adventure, a grandchild of heartfelt devotion, and a friend always ready...

Lawrence Koffler

Lawrence Koffler

May 29, 2026

Lawrence P.E. Koffler went to his heavenly home on May 24, 2026, at Good Samaritan Society – Sunset Drive, Mandan. He was 89 years old, two months shy of his 90th birthday.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, May 29, 2026, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 3117 E Century Ave, Bismarck, ND.

Full obituary pending...

Carol McCullough

Carol McCullough

May 24, 2026

Carol Elaine McCullough, 97, passed away May 24, 2026 at her home in Mandan, ND. A celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Carol was born August 31, 1928, to Silas and Eleanora Opperman in Fargo, ND. Her family farmed near Chaffee, ND. Where’s that??

She obtained her nursing degree from Bismarck Nursing College. She met Dr. William “Bill”...

Jessie Schuh

Jessie Schuh

May 23, 2026

Jessie P. Schuh, 47, of Bismarck, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2026.

A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Friday, May 29, at First Lutheran Church, 800 N 7th St., Bismarck, ND. 

Visitation will be held from 4-6 PM on Thursday, May 28, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 3117 E Century Ave. A prayer service will begin at 6...

David Johnson

David Johnson

May 22, 2026

David Keith Johnson, 70, Bismarck, formerly of Steele, passed away on May 22, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.

A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, May 28, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 203 Mitchell Ave S, Steele, ND.

David was born on June 15, 1955, to Ernest and Vivian (Remme) Johnson in Burleigh County. He attended...

Patricia Wolter

Patricia Wolter

May 21, 2026

Patricia Ann Wolter passed away peacefully on May 21st at Miller Pointe in Mandan, ND - her battle with Alzheimer's is finally over. 

Patty's life and the beginning of many adventures and lifelong friendships began in Watertown, SD. It was there she met the love of her life, Keith Wolter. They were married in 1975 and began their life together in...

James "Jim" DeForest

James "Jim" DeForest

May 20, 2026

James “Jim” DeForest, age 83, of Bismarck, North Dakota, passed away on May 20, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am, Friday, June 5, at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, 520 Raymond St, Bismarck. Memorials may be given to the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit.

Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00...

Deborah Wood

Deborah Wood

May 20, 2026

Deborah Wood, 80, Bismarck, passed away, May 20, 2026, with family and a close friend by her side.

A funeral service will be held at 1:30 PM on Thursday, May 28, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck, ND.

Visitation will be held from 5-7 PM, on Wednesday, May 27, at Parkway Funeral Service.

Burial will be held at 9 AM at...

Philomena Dosch

Philomena Dosch

May 19, 2026

Philomena Dosch was joyfully welcomed into heaven by our faithful Lord, the angels, saints, and her beloved son, Myron on 5/19/26. Her gentle spirit, strong hugs, kindness, and beautiful smile will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Yet, even in our sorrow, we hold onto the comforting thought that she just arrived in Heaven before us!

A Funeral Service...

Sharon Ottmar

Sharon Ottmar

May 18, 2026

Sharon Ottmar left us on May 18th cutting short her life after a courageous but unfair battle with glioblastoma.

Sharon was born October 5, 1946, in Elgin, ND to John and Emma (Gunsch) Ottmar. She grew up on the family farm and as one of the oldest of seven children she was tasked with wrangling her little siblings. She attended the...

Eunice Savenko

Eunice Savenko

May 18, 2026

Eunice Savenko, 89, Bismarck, went peacefully to heaven on May 18, 2026. A memorial service will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday at Eastgate Funeral Service, 3117 E Century Ave, Bismarck. Family will greet guests one hour prior.

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

Eunice was born October 15, 1939 to Arthur and Katherine Hayes in Moffit. She attended school...

Mary Ann Bruenjes

Mary Ann Bruenjes

May 18, 2026

Mary Ann Bruenjes, 90, Bismarck, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026.

A funeral service will be held at 9:00 AM on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Bethel Lutheran Church, 615 E Turnpike Ave., Bismarck. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. To view the service livestream, please click the link provided~ Mary Ann. 

Mary Ann was...

Helen Werlinger

Helen Werlinger

May 18, 2026

Helen Josephine Werlinger passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on the evening of May 18, 2026, at Mapleview Memory Care. Mass of Christian burial will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, May 21 at Church of Corpus Christi, 1919 N Second St, Bismarck. To view the service livestream, click the link provided ~ Helen. 

Visitation will be held from 5 to 6:30...

Patricia Trottier

Patricia Trottier

May 17, 2026

Patricia Ann Trottier was born on December 4th 1958, and went to be with her Lord on May 17th 2026. 

Her childhood was spent in South Carolina and then as a young adult she joined the United States Navy, where she traveled the world. Her service was one of her greatest acts of love, for through service she helped transform the...

Gerald McLachlan

Gerald McLachlan

May 17, 2026

Gerald “Jerry” Duane McLachlan, 87, of Bismarck, North Dakota, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2026.

Jerry was born on September 13, 1938, in Westhope, North Dakota, to Gordon and Signa (Lee) McLachlan. He grew up in Maxbass, graduating from Maxbass High School before attending Minot State University. Jerry proudly served his country in the United States Army for two years...

Irene Senger

Irene Senger

May 17, 2026

Irene Marie (Schweitzer) Senger went home to the Lord on May 17, 2026. 

A funeral service will be held at 9:30 AM on Thursday, May 21, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 3117 E Century Ave Bismarck, ND.

Irene will be laid to rest at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery in Mandan.

Born on May 2, 1930, Irene was the second child of Anton and...

Isaak Hamilton

Isaak Hamilton

May 16, 2026

Isaak Matthew Hamilton (Hubáhu Owáhjkne, “Lightning Wings”), age 25, left his time on earth on May 16, 2026.

Born to Jessica and Jason Hamilton Sr. on Feb. 28, 2001, he definitely had an impact from the start as he was a surprise. Isaak was the 3rd born of three children, and he and his sister Kyanna and brother Jason Jr. would...