Obituaries

Jeanne Weeks

Jeanne Weeks

Jul 7, 2026

Jeanne Kathleen (Ferda) Weeks of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully in her sleep surrounded by family following an extended illness on July 7, 2026, at the age of 76.

A Funeral Service will start at 11 a.m., on Saturday, August 15, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 3117 E Century Ave.

Jeanne was born on July 17, 1949, in Great Falls, Montana, to...

Arnold Burian

Arnold Burian

Jul 25, 2026

Arnold Archie Burian, 88, died peacefully on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Sanford Hospital in Bismarck, ND due to complications from a weakened heart.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11am on Saturday, August 15, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 106 Osage Ave, Bismarck, ND. To view the church livestream, click the link provided ~ Arnold. 

Arnold Burian, son of Steve...

Hal Peterson

Hal Peterson

Aug 13, 2026

Harold "Hal" Peterson, Bismarck, passed away August 13, 2026. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, August 20 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Bismarck. 

Family will greet guests from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Eastgate Funeral Service, 3117 E Century Ave, Bismarck. A masonic service will begin at 6 p.m.

Burial will be held at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan. 

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Christine Chap

Christine Chap

Aug 13, 2026

Christine Chap, 70, Bismarck, passed away August 13, 2026.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11AM on Thursday, August 20, at Pro-Cathedral of St. Mary, 825 E Broadway Ave, Bismarck, ND.

Visitation will be held from 5-7PM on Wednesday, August 19, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. A Rosary/Vigil service will begin at 7PM.

Burial will be held at...

Betty Anne Simon

Betty Anne Simon

Aug 11, 2026

Betty Simon, 90, Bismarck, died on August 11, 2026, at Miller Pointe.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10AM on Wednesday, August 19, at Pro-Cathedral of St. Mary, 825 E Broadway Ave, Bismarck, ND.

Visitation will be held from 5-7PM on Tuesday, August 18, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck. A Rosary/Vigil service will begin at 6:30.

Burial will...

Ray Sandness

Ray Sandness

Aug 11, 2026

Ray Sandness, 92, of Bismarck, passed away on August 11, 2026.

A Memorial service will be held at 10am on Thursday, September 3, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 106 Osage Ave, Bismarck, ND.

Visitation will be held from 5-7pm on Wednesday, September 2, in the Lynne Center at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. A prayer service will be held at 7pm.

Burial will be...

David Schwalbe

David Schwalbe

Aug 10, 2026

David Schwalbe, 78, Bismarck, passed away on August 10, 2026.

A Celebration of Life with a sharing of memories will be held at 11 AM on Friday, September 4, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 3117 E Century Ave, Bismarck, ND. A time of gathering will follow.

Obituary pending.

Carol Haadem

Carol Haadem

Aug 10, 2026

Carol Jean Haadem, 79, Bismarck, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 10, 2026. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 18 at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 1615 N 18th St, Bismarck.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday at Eastgate Funeral Service, 3117 E Century Ave, Bismarck.

Burial will be held at the North Dakota...

Robert "Bob" Weber

Robert "Bob" Weber

Aug 10, 2026

Robert “Bob” A. Weber, 88, of Wing, ND, passed away August 10, 2026.

Bob was born in Lodi, CA to John and Bernice (Hanson) Weber on November 15, 1937. They moved back to North Dakota in the mid-1940s. He attended rural grade schools often with his mother as his teacher. In 1955, he graduated from Goodrich High School and earned an...

Mary Axt

Mary Axt

Aug 10, 2026

Mary Axt, 92, died peacefully on August 10, 2026.

A funeral will be held at 11:00 am, on Monday, August 17, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 3117 E Century Ave, Bismarck. Visitation will be held one hour prior. Burial will immediately follow the service at Fairview Cemetery, Bismarck.

Mary was born November 7, 1933, in McClusky, ND, the daughter of Michael and Christina...

Richard "Rich" Will

Richard "Rich" Will

Aug 9, 2026

Richard “Rich” Will, 58, passed away on August 9, 2026, at CHI, with his family by his side, following a short battle with cancer.

Rich was born September 18, 1967, in Minot, North Dakota, to Thomas and Beverly Will. Music found him early in life. At about three years old, he picked up Dad’s guitar, and he pretty much never put...

James Cooke

James Cooke

Aug 9, 2026

James Cooke, 87 years old, passed away on August 9, 2026. He passed gently through the final door to heaven in his sleep.

A Memorial Service will start at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, August 14, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 3117 E Century Ave.

Jim was born in Bottineau, ND, and lived in Thief River Falls, MN, Lawton, OK, Fargo ND, was a...

Jean Olson

Jean Olson

Aug 9, 2026

Jean Marie Olson, 91, passed peacefully into the loving arms of Jesus on August 9, 2026, at CHI St. Alexius Health, with her two daughters at her bedside. In the hours leading up to her passing, she spent precious time with family members. She shared loving thoughts with each person, holding close in her heart not only those who were...

Susan Rifenburgh

Susan Rifenburgh

Aug 8, 2026

Susan Kay Rifenburgh, 69, of Bismarck, North Dakota, peacefully entered the gates of Heaven on August 8, 2026, surrounded by the love of those whose lives she touched so deeply.

A Memorial Service will start at 11 a.m., on Wednesday, August 19, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 3117 E Century Ave.

Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m., on Tuesday, August 18, at...

Wanda Walker

Wanda Walker

Aug 7, 2026

Wanda Lee Walker lived her life with a charitable joy that was contagious, a faith that inspired others, and a love that created lifelong connections. Surrounded by her family, she passed away peacefully on August 7, 2026 at Good Samaritan Society, Miller Pointe in Mandan.

Wanda was born on December 29, 1937, in Mott, North Dakota, and raised in both Mott...

Tamme Sweringen

Tamme Sweringen

Aug 6, 2026

Tamme Rae (Hansen) Sweringen, 66, of Mandan, ND, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2026, at Sanford Hospital, surrounded by the love of her family and many loved ones.

A Visitation will be held from 6-7 p.m., on Tuesday, August 11, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy. With a vigil service starting at 7 p.m.

Burial will take place at the...

Judy Holt

Judy Holt

Aug 4, 2026

Judy Ann (Stokke) Holt, a beloved wife, mom, grandma, family member, teacher, and devoted friend, was born on February 8, 1953, in Grand Forks, North Dakota, and passed away on August 4, 2026, at the age of 73, surrounded by her loving family. She will be remembered for her kindness, strength, work ethic, and care that she showed to everyone. 

Judy...

Thomas Mayer

Thomas Mayer

Aug 3, 2026

Thomas "Tom" Alexander Mayer, age 88, of Bismarck, ND died on August 3rd, 2026. He died peacefully in the hospital after a short illness, with loved ones at his bedside.

Mass of Christian Burial will start at 11 a.m., on Tuesday, August 11, at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, 520 Raymond St.

A visitation will be held from 6-7 P.m., on...

Larry Cook

Larry Cook

Aug 3, 2026

Larry Ray Cook, 77, of Bismarck, died Monday, August 3, 2026.

Larry was born in Columbus, MT in 1948 to Sue and Howard Cook. His family moved to Wilton, ND when he was 12 years old, and he graduated from Wilton High School in 1966. He earned his bachelor's degree at Valley City State University in 1970 and later returned to...

Lois Schneider

Lois Schneider

Aug 3, 2026

Lois L. Schneider, 93, Steele, ND passed away August 3, 2026. A memorial service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, August 6 at Eastgate Funeral Service, 3117 E Century Ave, Bismarck. Family will greet guests beginning at 9 a.m.

Burial will be held at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan.

Lois was born to Ben and Anna (Maart) Kunkel on April...