Obituaries

Kathryn Zellers

Kathryn Zellers

Mar 6, 2026

Kathryn Zellers, 65, passed away March 6, 2026.

Kathryn Louise Zellers was born to John and Maxine Jansen, in Yankton, South Dakota, November 3, 1960. She received her education in the public schools of Sioux City, Iowa, graduating from North High School in 1979.

Kathryn was baptized into the faith as an infant. The Holy Spirit’s work in her life was evident...

Van Mitzel

Van Mitzel

Mar 6, 2026

Van Luke Mitzel, 80, Bismarck, died Friday, March 6, 2026, at the St. Alexius Medical Center.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, March 11, at Ascension Catholic Church, 1825 S. 3rd St., Bismarck.

Visitation will be held from 5:00–6:30 PM on Tuesday, March 10, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 2302 E Divide Ave, Bismarck, with a Rosary/Vigil Service...

Jerome Walz

Jerome Walz

Mar 4, 2026

Jerome Walz, 80, of Bismarck, passed away on March 4, 2026.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, March 27, at Charity Lutheran Church, 120 Aspen Ave, Bismarck.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 PM, with a prayer service starting at 7:00 PM, Thursday, March 26, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck.

Burial will be...

William "Will" Bohrer

William "Will" Bohrer

Mar 1, 2026

William “Will” Jacob Bohrer was welcomed into the arms of his savior, Jesus Christ, on March 1, 2026, in Bismarck, ND.

Will was born on August 28, 1981, in Minot, North Dakota, to Doug and Cheryl Bohrer. He spent his early childhood in Colorado before moving with his family to California, where he graduated from Laguna Hills High School in 2000....

Ervin Ely

Ervin Ely

Mar 1, 2026

Ervin Albert Ely, 89, of Bismarck, passed away on March 1, 2026, at St. Vincent’s Nursing Home.

A memorial service will be held at 11 AM, on Friday March 6, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy.

The family will greet guests one hour prior to the service.

Ervin was born on May 9, 1936, in Bismarck, North Dakota, to Albert and Alice...

Devone Wohl

Devone Wohl

Feb 26, 2026

Remembrances of Devone Paulette Wohl

Devone Paulette Wohl was born October 1, 1970, and passed to life eternal with her Savior Jesus on February 26, 2026. She was the treasured daughter of Madelynn Matilda Heinrich/Kitzman/Wohl/Roll and Edward Paul Wohl after whom she was named.

Devone was an amazing, God-given gift to our family. Her father Ed had always wanted a child, and...

Eugene "Arky" Eckholm

Eugene "Arky" Eckholm

Feb 26, 2026

Eugene “Arky” Alton Eckholm, 84, passed away in Sartell, MN on Thursday, February 26, 2026.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. at First Lutheran Church, 408 9th St. NW, Mandan on Friday, March 20, 2026, followed by a time of fellowship and lunch at the Mandan Moose.

Burial will take place at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Bismarck.

Eugene Alton Eckholm was...

Florence Wagner

Florence Wagner

Feb 26, 2026

Florence (Kiemele) Wagner, 91, Bismarck, passed away February 26, 2026, at CHI St. Alexius Health, Bismarck. Florence was born December 11, 1934, the daughter of John and Caroline (Heer) Kiemele at her grandmother’s home in Linton, ND.

She attended grade and high school in Hazelton. Florence and Vern became acquainted in the summer of 1951, and on June 20, 1954, the...

E. Kathryn Bosch

E. Kathryn Bosch

Feb 25, 2026

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Eileen Kathryn “Kathy” Bosch was born on August 11, 1938, the youngest child of Leone and Harold Abbey, and was raised on the family farm south of Regent, ND. She attended country school during her primary grades and graduated from Mott High School in 1956.

Kathy continued her education at St. Alexius School of Nursing in Bismarck....

Agnes (Vogel) Dietrich Zander DeBruyn

Agnes (Vogel) Dietrich Zander DeBruyn

Feb 25, 2026

Agnes Dietrich passed away on February 25, 2026, in Hollywood, FL peacefully surrounded by family and friends. She left behind a life marked by strength, independence, adventure, and a deep love for family and friendship.

A service will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, March 7, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. A visitation will be held one hour...

Joanne C. Bavendick

Joanne C. Bavendick

Feb 25, 2026

In Loving Memory of Joanne C. Bavendick, 92, of Bismarck, ND, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2026, at Touchmark. In accordance with Joanne’s wishes, no services will be held.

Joanne Clara Bavendick was born January 13, 1934, in Bismarck, North Dakota, to Edwin and Wilma (Graham) Meyer. She grew up in Baldwin, ND,...

Kathleen Rudolph

Kathleen Rudolph

Feb 25, 2026

Kathleen Mae “Kathy” Rudolph passed away on February 25th at Essentia Hospital in Fargo after an extended illness.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am, Monday, March 2, at United Church of Christ, 1200 E Highland Acres, Bismarck. 

Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 pm, with a prayer service and sharing of memories beginning at 6:00 pm, Sunday,...

Sr. Grace Dahmus

Sr. Grace Dahmus

Feb 25, 2026

Sister Grace (baptized Mary) Dahmus, 86, a member of Annunciation Monastery, Bismarck, entered eternal life Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at St. Alexius Medical Center. Visitation at the monastery will be Monday, March 2, from 10:00 a.m. with a vigil service at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Annunciation Monastery. The Mass of Christian Burial is Tuesday, March 3, at 4:00...

Randy Barth

Randy Barth

Feb 25, 2026

Randy John Barth, 57, passed away on February 25, 2026, after a courageous and unwavering battle with primary progressive multiple sclerosis (MS). A memorial service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, February 28 at Inspire Family Fellowship, 523 N 21st St, Bismarck.

Family will greet guests from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Friday at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck....

Sandra Schlegel

Sandra Schlegel

Feb 23, 2026

Sandra “Sandy” Schlegel, 81, of Mandan, passed away on February 23, 2026.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, March 2, at First Lutheran Church, 800 N 7th St, Bismarck. To view the livestream, click this link: Sandy Schlegel Livestream.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 pm, with a prayer service and sharing of memories beginning at...

David Dienstmann

David Dienstmann

Feb 22, 2026

David Dienstmann, 86, of Bismarck, passed away Febuary 22, 2026.

Funeral services will be held at 11 AM, on Saturday March 14, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck, ND. Family will greet guests one hour prior.

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

David Dienstmann passed away peacefully at his home on February 22, 2026 with family by his...

Theodore "Ted" Adamyk

Theodore "Ted" Adamyk

Feb 21, 2026

Theodore “Ted” Adamyk, 100, passed into his Heavenly home and the loving arms of his Savior on February 21, 2026.

Ted was born August 16, 1925 to Dimitri “Matt” and Mary (Hryckow) Adamyk in Wilton, ND. The family lived in Chapin for a few years until the death of his father in 1932. His mother acquired one of the Chapin mine...

MaryEllen Turcotte

MaryEllen Turcotte

Feb 20, 2026

MaryEllen (Terry) Turcotte passed away peacefully at home on February 20, 2026, surrounded by her husband, Dick, and her daughters, Mary Jo and Patty.

A family memorial service and burial will be held at a later date.

MaryEllen was born on November 19, 1934, in Sheyenne, ND, to Cyril and Margaret Terry. The tragic loss of her parents in a car accident...

Layton Freborg

Layton Freborg

Feb 20, 2026

Layton fell into the arms of Jesus in the early morning hours of February 20th, 2026, due to complications from Alzheimer’s. He was 92.

A funeral service will be held at 1:30 PM, on Friday, February 27, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck.

A visitation will be held from 5:00–7:00 PM on Thursday, February 26, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 2302...

Armelia Nagel

Armelia Nagel

Feb 20, 2026

Armelia “Millie” Nagel, 93, of Bismarck, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2026.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 AM, on Friday, February 27, at the Church of Corpus Christi, 1919 N 2nd St, Bismarck, ND. To view the service livestream, please click on the link provided ~ Armelia

A visitation will be held from 5-7 PM, on...