Obituaries

David J DeMott

David J DeMott

Nov 3, 2025

David DeMott, 72, of Bismarck, North Dakota, passed away on November 3, 2025. He was born on July 7, 1953, in Santa Ana, California, and grew up as a “PK” (preacher’s kid) in an Air Force family, experiencing a life of travel, discipline, and deep community connection. Growing up, he lived in Santa Ana, California; Japan; Germany; Sumter, South Carolina;...

Rod Sabot

Rod Sabot

Nov 1, 2025

Rod Sabot, Bismarck, passed away November 1, 2025. Cremation has taken place. No services will be held, and a private family burial will be held at a later date.

Rod is survived by his wife, Rita; daughter, Marlys (Seawn); brothers, Clyde (Karen) and Kurt; sister, Claudia; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Dolores;...

Jeanette K. Bauer

Jeanette K. Bauer

Nov 1, 2025

Jeanette K. Bauer, 80, of Bismarck, passed away at home surrounded by her family on November 1, 2025.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 10:00 AM, Ascension Catholic Church, 1905 S 3rd St, Bismarck, ND.

A visitation will be held at 5-7 PM, with a Rosary/Vigil starting at 6 PM on Wednesday, November 5, 2025,...

Austin Wentz

Austin Wentz

Oct 31, 2025

Austin Wentz, 28, Bismarck, passed away October 31, 2025. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, November 6 at First Lutheran Church, 800 N 7th St, Bismarck. Visitation will be held one hour prior.

Burial will be held at Fairview Cemetery, Bismarck.

Obituary pending.

Dale Coleman

Dale Coleman

Oct 31, 2025

“Our dad, Dale Coleman, passed away on Halloween and received a double treat when he was welcomed in Heaven by our mom and given a new set of legs!”

Dale Coleman, 92, of Baldwin, ND, passed away on October 31, 2025. He will be laid to rest alongside his wife in the Baldwin Cemetery, located across the road from the farm...

Curtis Jungling

Curtis Jungling

Oct 30, 2025

Curtis Jungling, 91, of Bismarck, ND, passed away on October 30, 2025. He was born on June 19, 1934, in Bismarck to Reinhold and Alvinia (Hoff) Jungling.

Curtis spent much of his life in Bismarck and surrounding areas, working at Burleigh County for over 20 years. He valued his work and the good people he worked with, taking great pride in...

Nicholas "Nick" Jahnke

Nicholas "Nick" Jahnke

Oct 30, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Nicholas “Nick” Jahnke 75, of Sterling, ND, who was our wonderful Husband, Father, and Grandfather who passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of 10-30-25 with his wife, daughter, and granddaughter at his side after a brief illness.

He was born in Fargo to Kenneth & Ruth Roden Jahnke....

Joseph "Joe" Silbernagel

Joseph "Joe" Silbernagel

Oct 29, 2025

Joe was born on September 12, 1948, to Frank and Anna (Schaffner) Silbernagel in Zeeland, North Dakota, where he grew up surrounded by a large and loving family. He graduated from Zeeland High School in 1966 and remained deeply proud of his rural North Dakota roots throughout his life.

On August 3, 1968, Joe married the love of his life, Phyllis...

Leo Johs

Leo Johs

Oct 29, 2025

Leo Lucas Johs passed away on October 29, 2025 at CHI St. Alexius Health in Bismarck.

Leo was born on a farm SE of Napoleon, ND on October 18, 1932 to Sebastian and Elizabeth (Wagner) Johs. A year later the family moved to a farm in Burnstad, ND in Logan County, where he was raised. Leo was drafted in 1953 and...

Paul Johnson

Paul Johnson

Oct 28, 2025

Paul Nailor Johnson, 86, of Bismarck ND passed away on October 28, 2025, and a private burial will take place at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery in Mandan, North Dakota. There was no funeral or memorial service.

Paul was born in Sioux City, Iowa on July 14, 1939 to Gustav Arbie Johnson and Gertrude Nailor Johnson. He grew up in Whiting,...

Diane Benes

Diane Benes

Oct 27, 2025

Ena Diane Benes (Hill) was born on June 26, 1943, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, to Helga (Stevenson) and Sydney Hill. She was raised in Flin Flon, MB, where she attended school. Following graduation, Diane pursued her passion for helping others by entering the School of Nursing at St. Boniface, MB, in 1961. She graduated in 1964 as a Registered Nurse.

That same...

William "Bill" Sharff

William "Bill" Sharff

Oct 26, 2025

William “Bill” Lee Sharff, 78, of Bismarck, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2025.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 11:00 AM, Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck, ND including a time for family and friends to share stories and memories.

A visitation will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, November 1, 2025, Parkway Funeral...

Donald Lervik

Donald Lervik

Oct 26, 2025

Donald Lervik, 85, Lincoln, ND passed away October 26, 2025.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, October 31, 2025 at 10:30 AM at Parkway Service Home, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck, ND. Visitation will begin at 9:30 AM.

Donald (Don) was born in Bottineau, North Dakota on October 16, 1940. He graduated from Kramer High School in 1958. He enlisted...

Terry Lowell

Terry Lowell

Oct 26, 2025

Our beloved Terry Ann Lowell (LeMay), 70, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Terry was a devoted mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and great-aunt whose love and kindness touched everyone who knew her. She grew up in the Duluth, MN area, where she made her home and raised her four children. Terry dedicated her life to...

Diane Lengenfelder

Diane Lengenfelder

Oct 25, 2025

After a 10-year struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease, Diane Lengenfelder passed away amid prayer and hymns, surrounded by her children at 1:42 am on Saturday, October 25th.

Diane was born June 4, 1944 in Braddock, North Dakota. The eldest of five siblings, she grew up working on the family farm, tending to the younger children, and the duties of a rugged, rural...

James "Jim" Borchert

James "Jim" Borchert

Oct 23, 2025

James L. Borchert, Age 88 , of Mandan, ND passed away at his home October 23rd . A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM, on Friday October 31, 2025, at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 904 8th Ave SE, Mandan, ND

Visitation will be held at 10:00 AM, on Friday October 31, 2025, at Redeemer Lutheran Church with Pastor Joshua Janke...

Ruth Stewart

Ruth Stewart

Oct 23, 2025

Ruth Marie Stewart passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on October 23, 2025.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, October 28, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck. Visitation will be held from 5:00–7:00 PM, Monday, October 27, with a prayer service beginning at 7:00 PM, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway,...

Keaton Westlake

Keaton Westlake

Oct 23, 2025

Keaton Jack Westlake, age 15, of Bismarck, North Dakota, passed away on October 23, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer that began in December 2024.

Born on September 16, 2010, Keaton was a beautiful, blue-eyed soul whose kindness, strength, and adventurous spirit touched everyone around him. He was loving, handsome, thoughtful, faithful, and always ready to lend a helping hand....

Roger Rostvet

Roger Rostvet

Oct 23, 2025

Roger Rostvet, 72, Bismarck, passed away October 23, 2025. No services will be held at this time.

Roger was born on November 25, 1952 to Olaus and Minnie (Axvig) Rostvet in Park River. He was raised and educated in Adams with his eight siblings. Roger graduated from Adams High School with the Class of 1970. He attended NDSU – Bottineau and...

Neil Modin

Neil Modin

Oct 22, 2025

Due to connectivity issues Neil's service will be recorded and uploaded this afternoon.

Neil Leroy Modin, 91, of Bismarck, passed away on October 22, 2025.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, October 29, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. Burial will be held at 3:00 PM, Wednesday, October 29, at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan.

Neil...