Obituaries
Lawrence Koffler
May 29, 2026
Lawrence P.E. Koffler went to his heavenly home on May 24, 2026, at Good Samaritan Society – Sunset Drive, Mandan. He was 89 years old, two months shy of his 90th birthday.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, May 29, 2026, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 3117 E Century Ave, Bismarck, ND.
Larry was born to Joseph and...
Carol Cashman
May 28, 2026
Carol Ann McDougal Cashman, of Bismarck, ND, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026, surrounded by her five daughters.
The family will hold a visitation on Thursday, June 4, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 3117 E Century Ave, from 6:00-8:00 PM, with a Rosary/Vigil at 7:00 PM.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, June 5, 2026, at the Cathedral...
Wayne Vedquam
May 26, 2026
Wayne Gerald Vedquam, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and cherished friend, died on May 26, 2026, at the age of 88.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, June 3, at St. Anne Roman Catholic Church, 1321 Braman Ave., Bismarck, with a visitation being held one hour prior to the mass.
Burial will be held at...
Francis (Frank) Waldner
May 26, 2026
Francis (Frank) E. Waldner Jr., 78, of Bismarck, ND, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND.
Memorial service will be held at 11AM, Monday June 1, at Zion Lutheran Church, 413 E Ave D, with a visitation being held one hour prior to the service.
Burial will start at 2PM at the ND Veterans Cemetery.
Frank was...
Dawn Bland
May 26, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Dawn Joyce Bland (Geiss), who passed away on Tuesday, May 26, at the age of 65.
Dawn was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend whose warmth and presence touched so many. Above all else, she loved her children, Hayley and Brandon, and her beloved granddaughter, Estelle, who brought...
Josephine Meidinger
May 26, 2026
Josephine “Jo” Julianna Meidinger, 88, passed away on Tuesday at Sanford hospital in Bismarck.
Cremation has taken place. A graveside service will take place at 11:00 AM on Monday, June 22, 2026 at Mandan Union Cemetery.
Jo was born on March 8, 1938 in Flasher, ND, the daughter of Frank and Mathilda (Hoff) Bernhardt. Jo graduated from Flasher High School in 1956...
Carol McCullough
May 24, 2026
Carol Elaine McCullough, 97, passed away May 24, 2026 at her home in Mandan, ND. A celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Carol was born August 31, 1928, to Silas and Eleanora Opperman in Fargo, ND. Her family farmed near Chaffee, ND. Where’s that??
She obtained her nursing degree from Bismarck Nursing College. She met Dr. William “Bill”...
John Schneider
May 23, 2026
John D. Schneider, 90, Bismarck, passed away on May 23, 2026.
A funeral service will be held at 10 AM, Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 3117 E Century Ave. With a visitation being held one hour prior to the service.
Burial will be held at the Wing Cemetery.
John was born on January 16, 1936, to Kathryn and Henry Schneider...
Jessie Schuh
May 23, 2026
Jessie Dean Schuh, 47, passed away on May 23, 2026, at Sanford Health in Bismarck, ND.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, May 29, at First Lutheran Church, 800 N. 7th St., Bismarck, ND.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 PM on Thursday, May 28, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 3117 E. Century Ave., Bismarck. A...
David Johnson
May 22, 2026
David Keith Johnson, 70, Bismarck, formerly of Steele, passed away on May 22, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, May 28, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 203 Mitchell Ave S, Steele, ND.
David was born on June 15, 1955, to Ernest and Vivian (Remme) Johnson in Burleigh County. He attended...
Patricia Wolter
May 21, 2026
Patricia Ann Wolter passed away peacefully on May 21st at Miller Pointe in Mandan, ND - her battle with Alzheimer's is finally over.
Patty's life and the beginning of many adventures and lifelong friendships began in Watertown, SD. It was there she met the love of her life, Keith Wolter. They were married in 1975 and began their life together in...
Paul J. Bailey
May 21, 2026
Paul James Bailey, 74 of Bismarck, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 on Wednesday, 27th at Eastgate funeral service, 3117 E. Century Ave, Bismarck, ND.
Paul was born on October 30, 1951 in Minot North Dakota, the son of James and Elaine (Rostad) Bailey. He attended elementary school in Williston, graduated from Carpio...
James "Jim" DeForest
May 20, 2026
James “Jim” DeForest, age 83, of Bismarck, North Dakota, passed away on May 20, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am, Friday, June 5, at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, 520 Raymond St, Bismarck. Memorials may be given to the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit. Jim's mass will be livestreamed.
Visitation...
Deborah Wood
May 20, 2026
Deborah Wood, 80, Bismarck, passed away, May 20, 2026, with family and a close friend by her side.
A funeral service will be held at 1:30 PM on Thursday, May 28, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck, ND.
Visitation will be held from 5-7 PM, on Wednesday, May 27, at Parkway Funeral Service.
Burial will be held at 9 AM at...
Mason Devore
May 20, 2026
The brightest smile of humor and love joined his Holy Father. Mason Alexander DeVore, September 23, 2008-May 20, 2026, brought joy to each person who had the privilege of meeting him. Mason was a fiercely loving son, devoted hero of a cousin, a nephew always ready for a new adventure, a grandchild of heartfelt devotion, and a friend always ready...
Philomena Dosch
May 19, 2026
Philomena Dosch was joyfully welcomed into heaven by our faithful Lord, the angels, saints, and her beloved son, Myron on 5/19/26. Her gentle spirit, strong hugs, kindness, and beautiful smile will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Yet, even in our sorrow, we hold onto the comforting thought that she just arrived in Heaven before us!
A Funeral Service...
Sharon Ottmar
May 18, 2026
Sharon Ottmar left us on May 18th cutting short her life after a courageous but unfair battle with glioblastoma.
Sharon was born October 5, 1946, in Elgin, ND to John and Emma (Gunsch) Ottmar. She grew up on the family farm and as one of the oldest of seven children she was tasked with wrangling her little siblings. She attended the...
Eunice Savenko
May 18, 2026
Eunice Savenko, 89, Bismarck, went peacefully to heaven on May 18, 2026. A memorial service will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday at Eastgate Funeral Service, 3117 E Century Ave, Bismarck. Family will greet guests one hour prior.
Burial will be held at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bismarck.
Eunice was born October 15, 1939 to Arthur and Katherine Hayes in Moffit. She attended school...
Mary Ann Bruenjes
May 18, 2026
Mary Ann Bruenjes, 90, Bismarck, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026.
A funeral service will be held at 9:00 AM on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Bethel Lutheran Church, 615 E Turnpike Ave., Bismarck. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. To view the service livestream, please click the link provided~ Mary Ann.
Mary Ann was...
Helen Werlinger
May 18, 2026
Helen Josephine Werlinger passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on the evening of May 18, 2026, at Mapleview Memory Care. Mass of Christian burial will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, May 21 at Church of Corpus Christi, 1919 N Second St, Bismarck. To view the service livestream, click the link provided ~ Helen.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 6:30...
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