Obituaries

Clarence Steffes

Clarence Steffes

Jun 22, 2025

Clarence William Steffes, 89, of Bismarck, North Dakota, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at CHI St. Alexius Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family and parish priests.

Clarence was born on August 21, 1935, in Granville, Iowa, to Michael and Catherine (Ahlers) Steffes. In 1936, the family moved to a farm near Arthur, North Dakota, and later to...

Catherine G. Hanson

Catherine G. Hanson

May 22, 2025

Catherine Gertrude (Craven) Hanson, age 92, passed away on May 22, 2025, at Edgewood Village Assisted Living Facility in Bismarck, North Dakota.

A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, July 3 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 502 N 4th St, Bismarck, with a luncheon to follow. A livestream of the service will be available on the church's website: https://trinitybismarck.com/funeral-livestream/

Burial...

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 - YouTube

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m...

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. To view the service livestream, click this link Mass Livestream | Cathedral of the Holy Spirit | Bismarck, ND

Visitation will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 7...

Jeanette "Jan" Albers

Jeanette "Jan" Albers

Jun 28, 2025

Jeanette “Jan” Albers, 82, Bismarck, passed away June 28, 2025. 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 greet guests one hour prior.

Private family burial will be held at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Bismarck.

Obituary pending.

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 the...

Marvin M. Martel

Marvin M. Martel

Jun 24, 2025

Marvin Melvin Martel passed away June 24, 2025 at the age of 81.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, June 30, at Legacy United Methodist Church, 4600 Durango Drive, Bismarck. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services. To view the service livestream, click this link Home - Legacy Church

Burial will be held at 2:00 PM...

Kevin Kirsch

Kevin Kirsch

Jun 23, 2025

Kevin Kirsch, 71, Mandan, ND, passed away from a medical emergency while traveling near Coeur D’Alene, Idaho.

A memorial service will be at 11:00 am (CST) on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Century Baptist Church, 205 Colt Ave, Bismarck, ND.

Visitation will be on Monday, from 5:30-7:00 PM at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck, ND.

Kevin was born on May 2,...

Daryl Granrud

Daryl Granrud

Jun 23, 2025

Daryl Granrud passed away on June 23, 2025. 

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, June 26, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. Family will begin greeting guests at 9:30 AM. 

Burial will be held at 12:00 PM at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan. 

Daryl J. Granrud was born to the late Dale and Marie Elsbernd, the...

Kaydin B. Kuhn

Kaydin B. Kuhn

Jun 22, 2025

With profound sadness and aching hearts, we announce the passing of Kaydin Benedict Kuhn, who left this world far too soon on June 22, 2025, at the age of 19. Kaydin was a beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, uncle, and friend whose presence left a lasting impact on everyone lucky enough to know him.

A memorial service will be held at...

John Weeda

John Weeda

Jun 22, 2025

John Weeda, 74, Mandan, passed away from injuries sustained in a car accident on Sunday, June 22, 2025, while traveling near Twin Falls, ID. 

Services are pending and the full obituary will be posted here.

Kathleen "Kathy" Rodgers

Kathleen "Kathy" Rodgers

Jun 20, 2025

Kathleen “Kathy” Rodgers, 77, passed away on June 20, 2025, as a result of a tragic accident.

No formal services will be held. A time of gathering will be held from 3:00-5:00 PM, Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck.

Kathy was born on September 26, 1947 to Leland and Edna Rodgers in Turtle Lake, North Dakota.

Kathy...

Bernice H. Rehling

Bernice H. Rehling

Jun 20, 2025

Bernice H. Rehling, born on August 28, 1932, in Hazen, North Dakota, peacefully passed away on June 20, 2025. She was a beloved member of her community and is remembered for her warmth, kindness, and commitment to family and faith.

A funeral service to celebrate Bernice's life will take place on July 1, 2025, at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church...

Bruce Hagen

Bruce Hagen

Jun 19, 2025

Bruce Hagen, Longtime North Dakota Public Service Commissioner, Dies at 94

Bismarck, ND — Bruce Hagen, a dedicated public servant and the longest-serving statewide elected official in North Dakota history, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025, in Bismarck. He was 94 years old, just two days shy of his 95th birthday. His passing was confirmed by his daughters, Marin Hagen...

Randall Ganyo

Randall Ganyo

Jun 18, 2025

Randall R. Ganyo, 69, beloved husband, father, son, brother, grandfather, uncle, and friend, passed away on June 18, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Randy's funeral service will be held at 10:30 am, Thursday, June 26, at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 1143 N 26th St, Bismarck. Family will greet guests one hour prior to the service at the church. To view...

Karen L Johnson

Karen L Johnson

Jun 18, 2025

Karen Lea (Bine) Johnson, 72, Bismarck, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.

A memorial service for Karen will take place at 11:00 AM on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at House of Prayer Lutheran Church, Bismarck. Cremation has taken place. 

A visitation will be held an hour prior to service.

On July 11, 1952, Alfred and Donna (Engstrom) Bine, welcomed Karen Lea into...

Joseph Metzger

Joseph Metzger

Jun 18, 2025

Joseph Metzger, 91 years old of Bismarck, passed away Wednesday afternoon, June 18th, 2025. He was born on September 2nd, 1933, to Benedict and Daisy Metzger in Mount Carmel, North Dakota.

Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 AM on Friday, June 27 at Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, 520 Raymond Street, Bismarck. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, Bismarck. 

Joe grew...

Arlene Dewald

Arlene Dewald

Jun 18, 2025

Arlene Dewald, 91, of Dawson, ND, passed away on June 18, 2025.

A funeral will be held 11:00 AM, Tuesday June 24, 2025 at the Dawson Lutheran Church, Dawson, ND. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. 

Burial will be held at Dawson Cemetery, Dawson.

Lenora Arlene Nerby was born May 9, 1934, north of Robinson, ND in Frettim township...

Lois Schell

Lois Schell

Jun 17, 2025

Lois Helen Schell from Minot North Dakota died on June 17, 2025, at 91.

Funeral Service will be Saturday June 28, 2025, at 1:30pm, at Immanuel Baptist Church, 1615 2nd St SE, Minot North Dakota. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the Funeral Service.

Burial will be at Rosehill Cemetery, Minot, North Dakota.

Lois Helen Keller was born to Fred and...