Obituaries

Lori Orser

Lori Orser

Sep 3, 2026

Lori, a remarkable woman whose warmth and curiosity touched the lives of many, passed away on September 3, 2026. Born on July 28, 1958, in Bismarck, North Dakota, Lori's life was a testament to the power of exploration and the joy of discovery.

Lori's journey began in Bismarck, where she graduated from Bismarck High School in 1976. Her thirst for knowledge...

Jan Froeschle

Jan Froeschle

Jul 29, 2026

Janyce (Jan) Froeschle, 94, of Bismarck, passed away on July 29, 2026.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm, Friday, September 11, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 3117 E Century Ave, Bismarck. Burial will be held at 4:30 pm, Friday, September 11, at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Bismarck.

Jan was born February 21, 1932 to Julian and Nellie (Kleinjan) Shefstad, and lived...

Max Guenthner

Max Guenthner

Sep 8, 2026

Max Guenthner, 91, of Bismarck formerly of Underwood, passed away on September 8, 2026.

A Memorial Service will start at 11 a.m., on Saturday, September 12, at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 801 E Denver Ave.

Burial will start at the 11 a.m., on Thursday, September 17, at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials...

Jaydon Johnson

Jaydon Johnson

Sep 5, 2026

Jaydon Johnson passed away on September 5, 2026.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, September 12, at Pro-Cathedral of St. Mary, 825 E Broadway Ave, Bismarck, ND. Burial will follow Mass.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 -7:00 pm on Friday, September 11, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 3117 E Century Ave, with a Rosary/ Vigil service...

Clarence Dauenhauer

Clarence Dauenhauer

Sep 4, 2026

Clarence Dauenhauer, a Bismarck resident, peacefully entered his eternal home on September 4, 2026.

On Friday, September 11, visitation will be held at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, 519 Raymond Street, Bismarck, at 11 AM, followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 12:30 PM with Reverend Steven Vetter officiating.

A private burial will take place at St. Joseph Catholic Church's...

Dwayne Frederick

Dwayne Frederick

Sep 2, 2026

Dwayne Edward Frederick, age 65, of Aneta, ND, passed away on September 2, 2026, after a long battle with COPD.

He was born on August 31, 1961, in California to James and Marjorie(Rants) Frederick, while James was stationed at Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base.

Dwayne graduated from Mandan High School in 1979. He was a Jack-of-all-trades working in a number of occupations...

Linda Schumacher

Linda Schumacher

Sep 1, 2026

Linda Schumacher, 77, of Bismarck, passed away on September 1, 2026, surrounded by her family following a brief and unexpected illness.

Linda was born in 1948 in Linton, ND and graduated from high school in 1967. She married Mike Schumacher October 24, 1970 and this October would have been their 56th wedding anniversary. Together, they built a life in Bismarck centered...

Elhard Schock

Elhard Schock

Aug 31, 2026

Elhard Schock, 90, passed away on August 31, 2026, at a local hospital with his brother by his side.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00PM on Monday, September 14, at the Langedahl Cemetery in Tuttle, ND. 

Elhard was the third son born to Fred and Caroline (Krein) on January 1, 1936, of Tuttle, N.D. Elhard attended rural schools. He farmed...

Gene Taix

Gene Taix

Aug 31, 2026

Gene Milo Taix was born to Edward and Mabel (Clark) Taix on November 16, 1943, in Bismarck, ND. Gene died on August 31, 2026. He had been homebound since May 2024 after several hip surgeries, complicated by Parkinson’s Disease and Dementia.

Gene was raised on a farm south of Bismarck, along with his sisters Patricia, Mary Jo, and Jane. He attended...

Richard Green

Richard Green

Aug 30, 2026

With profound sadness we announce the passing of our much loved son, Richard Joseph Green V on August 30, 2026.

Burial with military honors will start at 3 p.m., on Friday, September 11, at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery.

Ricky was born on October 29, 2004 in Johnstown, PA to Richard Joseph Green IV and Sharlie Robillard (Burns). He was born with...

Rodrigo “Rigo’ Jr. Martinez Garza

Rodrigo “Rigo’ Jr. Martinez Garza

Aug 30, 2026

Rodrigo “Rigo’ Jr. Martinez Garza, 29, of Bismarck, went to heaven on August 30, 2026.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 4, 2026, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy.

Rigo was born on May 16, 1997, in Grand Forks, North Dakota. He attended the University of Northwestern Ohio, where he earned an Associate of...

Vernon Anderson

Vernon Anderson

Aug 30, 2026

Vernon D. Anderson, age 85, passed away on August 30, 2026.

Vern was born on July 19, 1941, in LaMoure, ND, to Raymond and Hazel Anderson. He grew up in LaMoure, graduating from LaMoure High School in 1959. He graduated from Minot State University in 1973.

Vern worked for various farmers and attended Valley City State College before joining the Air Force...

Jason C. Enerson

Jason C. Enerson

Aug 30, 2026

Jason C. Enerson passed away unexpectedly on August 30, 2026, at his home.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck. Visitation will be held on Friday, Sept. 4, at Parkway Funeral Service from 5 PM to 7 PM with a prayer service at 7 PM....

Beverly Berry

Beverly Berry

Aug 29, 2026

Beverly Berry, 97, of Bismarck, passed away on August 29, 2026.

A memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, September 18, at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 1143 N 26th St, Bismarck. 

A full obituary is pending.

Verdel Hopfauf

Verdel Hopfauf

Aug 29, 2026

Verdel Veronica (Stroh) Hopfauf, age 80, Bismarck, ND, passed away August 29, 2026 at home surrounded by her loving family.

Verdel was the youngest of five children born to Frank and Emma Stroh (Dworshak). She graduated from Mandan Senior High School in 1964. In 1965, she married the love of her life, Ronald Hopfauf at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Mandan,...

David Knarreborg

David Knarreborg

Aug 28, 2026

David A. Knarreborg, 79, Bismarck, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. He was born on April 3, 1947, in Devils Lake, ND, the son of Milton and Hazel (Pownell) Knarreborg .

He will be buried with his parents at the Devils Lake Cemetery at a later time.

Kristi Whitman

Kristi Whitman

Aug 27, 2026

Kristi (Lang) Whitman of Breezy Point, Minnesota died Thursday, August 27, 2026 after a courageous journey with ovarian cancer.

Born in 1982 and raised in Mandan, North Dakota, Kristi built a life centered on creativity, curiosity, adventure, and the people she loved most.

Kristi earned her bachelor's degree from North Dakota State University and later a master's degree from the University of...

Marlys Jackson

Marlys Jackson

Aug 26, 2026

Marlys Jackson passed away on Wednesday, August 26, at her home in Battle Lake, MN, with sons Jon and Aanders by her side. She was 89.

Marlys Alice Shelstad was born on September 9, 1936, on the family farm in Doran, Minnesota, the fifth child of Edward and Myrtle Shelstad. A typical farm-kid of the era, she grew vegetables, helped raise...

Nancy Kurle

Nancy Kurle

Aug 26, 2026

Nancy Kay Kurle was born on January 31, 1951, in Bismarck, North Dakota, to Robert and Maggie Welch. She passed away surrounded by the love of family and friends, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love, and kindness.

From an early age, Nancy kept her parents on their toes. Whether she was putting rocks in her ears or jumping off a...

Kade David William Massey

Kade David William Massey

Aug 25, 2026

Kade David William Massey was born on December 20, 1998, to Sarah Massey and Jesse Stockert. Kade was tragically taken from us on August 25, 2026, at the age of 27. After being involved in a motor vehicle accident.

A funeral will be held at 11:00 am, Tuesday, September 1, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 3117 E Century Ave, Bismarck. A visitation...