Obituaries

Douglas Halvorson

Douglas Halvorson

Dec 16, 2025

Douglas “Doug” Halvorson, 84, of Bismarck, went to be with the good Lord on December 16, 2025. 

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, December 20, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. Burial will take place immediately following the service at Fairview Cemetery, Bismarck. 

Doug was born on February 1, 1941, to Conrad and Alice (Sneva) Halvorson...

Marlene Jolliffe

Marlene Jolliffe

Dec 9, 2025

Marlene Jolliffe, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2025, under the care of CHI St. Alexius. Born on October 31, 1932, in Rolla, North Dakota, to Grace and Fred Ruppelius, Marlene carried the warmth of her hometown throughout her life.

A celebration of Marlene’s life will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 20, 2025,...

Kenneth Breene

Kenneth Breene

Dec 18, 2025

Kenneth Breene, age 84, a lifelong resident of Bismarck, passed away on December 18, 2025. In accordance with his wishes, no services will be held.

Anthony Silvernagel

Anthony Silvernagel

Dec 16, 2025

Anthony Silvernagel, 87, Bismarck, passed away December 16, 2025.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, December 27, at St. Katherine Catholic Church, 200 1st Ave N, Braddock, ND.

A visitation will be held from 5-7 PM on Friday, December 26, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck, with a Vigil/Rosary starting at 7 PM. Visitation...

Kelli Anne Banks Canson

Kelli Anne Banks Canson

Dec 15, 2025

Kelli Anne Banks Canson, 64, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025, at Sanford Hospital.

A celebration of her life will be held in the spring of 2026.

Kelli was born on August 13, 1961, to Stephen and Evelyn (Hall) Banks, the youngest of their five children. She grew up and attended school in the Bay Area of California. In 1990, she...

Bruce Johnson

Bruce Johnson

Dec 14, 2025

Bruce Johnson, 70, Bismarck, departed this life for his home in heaven with his family by his side on December 14, 2025. Visitation will be held from 3:00-4:00 p.m. Sunday, December 21st at Parkway Funeral Home in Bismarck. A Prayer service will begin at 4:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, December 22, at Evangel’s East Auditorium,...

Nyla Hoff

Nyla Hoff

Dec 14, 2025

Nyla J. Hoff, 79, of Bismarck, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2025, at Sanford Hospital, surrounded by her family.

A funeral service will be 10:00 AM, Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Trinity Lutheran church, 502 N 4th St, Bismarck. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service. To view the service livestream, please click on the link provided ~ Nyla...

Helen Roth

Helen Roth

Dec 14, 2025

Helen Roth, 88, Mandan, formerly of Kintyre, passed away on December 14, 2025, after a long, fulfilled and richly blessed life.

A funeral service will be 9:00 AM, Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at Good Samaritan Society – Miller Pointe, 3500 21st St SE, Mandan.

Burial will be held at the Kintyre Cemetery, Kintyre.

Helen was born on August 8, 1937 on the family...

Gordon Roberge

Gordon Roberge

Dec 13, 2025

Gordon Roberge, 78 of Bismarck passed away December 13, 2025. 

Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be scheduled for the spring of 2026.

A full obituary is pending. 

Ignatius Sticka

Ignatius Sticka

Dec 13, 2025

Ignatius, “Ig”, “Iggy” Sticka, 97, was born February 5, 1928 on the family farm near New England, ND. He grew up on the farm, attending school at St. Mary’s of New England. He was drafted into the U.S. Army on December 5, 1950. He served with the 72nd combat engineers in Korea from May, 1951 until February, 1952 when he...

Missy Anderson

Missy Anderson

Dec 12, 2025

Melissa “Missy” Anderson was called home to be with the Lord on December 12, 2025, surrounded by her family. Mass of Christian burial will be held 9:30 a.m. Friday, December 19 at Church of St. Joseph, 108 Third St NE, Mandan.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. A rosary/vigil...

Sherry L. Lillis

Sherry L. Lillis

Dec 12, 2025

Sherry Lynn Lillis, 65, passed away, Friday, December 12, 2025 at her home in Lincoln.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck.

Born in Mandan on February 25, 1960, Sherry was the daughter of Joseph and Anna (Stark) Emter. She was raised on the family farm south...

Darlene M. Kelley

Darlene M. Kelley

Dec 10, 2025

Darlene Marles Kelley, 93, passed away December 10, 2025.

A memorial service will start at 12:00 PM, Monday, December 15, at the First Presbyterian Church, 214 E Thayer Ave, Bismarck.

Burial will be at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery.

She was born March 11, 1932, in Jamestown ND to Opal and Leon Babcock. She graduated from Jamestown High 1949. She moved to Bismarck...

Linda Anderson

Linda Anderson

Dec 9, 2025

Linda (Parker) Anderson, born October 7, 1952, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2025, in Peoria, Arizona.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, December 22, 2025, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck. The service will be livestreamed through this site. 

Linda was the daughter of Willard “Bud” and Marjorie “Boots” Parker and was raised in...

Cole Gartner

Cole Gartner

Dec 9, 2025

Cole Gartner, 39, Mandan, passed away December 9, 2025.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 AM, Thursday, December 18, at St. Anne Catholic Church, 1321 Braman Ave, Bismarck.

A visitation will be held from 5-7 PM, Wednesday, December 17, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 2302 E Divide Ave, Bismarck, with a Vigil/Rosary starting at 7 PM. Visitation will continue one...

Marian L. Johnson

Marian L. Johnson

Dec 7, 2025

Marian L. (Zent) Johnson

May 17, 1936 - December 7, 2025

"Queen of Downtown Furniture"

Per Marian's wishes, no services will be held at this time.

Verna Merkel

Verna Merkel

Dec 7, 2025

Verna Marie Merkel, 66, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2025, after a short and courageous battle with cancer. She had called Prairie Pointe Assisted Living Center her home prior to moving to the Baptist Health & Rehab for a short time before her passing. She was surrounded by her loving family and cared for with great kindness and compassion.

A...

Jacqualine Oberlander

Jacqualine Oberlander

Dec 6, 2025

Jacqualine R. Oberlander, 87, passed away on December 6, 2025, surrounded by her family at Edgewood, Bismarck.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, December 19, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. Family will greet guests one hour prior.

Inurnment will be held in the summer at Sunny Slope Cemetery, Mott, ND.

Jackie was born in Mott, ND...

Orlene Scherr

Orlene Scherr

Dec 4, 2025

Orlene Scherr was born May 29, 1975, to Darlene and Orlyn Wanstrom in Bismarck, North Dakota. She passed away December 4, 2025, at the young age of 50 in Mandan, North Dakota.

Orlene’s Visitation will be on Sunday, December 14, from 6–8pm at First Lutheran Church. Funeral services will be held Monday, December 15, at 11am. The service will be at...

Margaret Scilley

Margaret Scilley

Dec 4, 2025

Margaret Scilley, age 88, of Bismarck, ND, passed away peacefully on December 04, 2025, at home with her son, Wayne Moe, at her side.

Funeral services will be 10:00AM, Friday, December 12, 2025 at Eastgate Funeral Service, 2302 E Divide Ave, Bismarck.

Burial will be at the Leonard Cemetery, Leonard, ND.

Margaret was born October 18, 1937, in Fargo, ND, the daughter of...