Local obituaries for Bismarck Funeral Home and Crematory
Jacqueline "Jackie" Jean (Swartz) Bavaro
Apr 7, 2026
Jacqueline "Jackie" Jean (Swartz) Bavaro, 60 from Robbinsdale, MN. Born August 24, 1965 in Grafton, ND. Died April 7th, 2026.
Survived by her parents Mark Swartz and Gloria Kringstad, brother Douglas Swartz, daughters Ashley and Natalie, special friend Chris Whitmire as well as many Aunts and Uncles and cousins. She will be missed greatly.
She attended Century High School in Bismarck, ND,...
Janice Steinwand
Aug 16, 2025
Janice Steinwand, 85, Bismarck passed away at home Saturday, August 16, 2025.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, June 19, 2026, at Bismarck Funeral Home. Burial will be in the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan.
Janice was born January 29, 1940, in Bismarck to Albert and Lydia (Graf) Bossert. She was raised on the south Patterson ranch...
Russel Christianson
Oct 24, 2025
Russel Wayne Christianson, 81, of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 24, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.
Russel was born on March 19, 1944 in Kenmare North Dakota to Olaf Christianson and Alice Luckman Christianson. Russel grew up on a farm in the hills outside of Bowbells North Dakota with his four siblings: Viola, Gail, Olaf...
Gary McDaniel
Jun 16, 2026
Gary McDaniel, 88, passed away June 16, 2026. A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 26, 2026 at 10:30 AM at Trinity Lutheran Church, Bismarck. Family will be receiving guests one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will take place at Highland Home Cemetery in Jamestown, ND.
A full obituary is pending.
LeNora Folmer
Jun 15, 2026
LeNora K. Folmer, 84, of Bismarck ND, passed away on June 15, 2026, after six weeks of Hospice Care at St. Vincent's Nursing Home, due to heart issues.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Bismarck Funeral Home, with Pastor Marvin Winstryg officiating. Visitation will start at 1:00 PM. Burial will be at...
Gloria Gunderson
Jun 12, 2026
Gloria Yvonne Gunderson, 85, of Rapid City, SD, formerly of Parshall, ND, passed away on June 12, 2026, at Monument Health Hospital, Rapid City, SD.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at St. Bridget Catholic Church, Parshall, ND. Burial will follow at St. Bridget Catholic Cemetery, Parshall, ND.
Wake services will be held...
Joseph "Joe" Hill
Jun 6, 2026
Joseph (Joe) Raymond Hill, 68, Bismarck, passed away peacefully at his home on June 6, 2026.
Joe was born December 10, 1957, in Riverton, Wyoming to Howard “Max” and Catherine (Gautier) Hill. Due to his father’s work in the oil fields, Joe moved frequently throughout Wyoming during his childhood, attending schools in Riverton and Meeteetse before graduating from Powell High School...
Jean Sanford
Jun 5, 2026
After nearly 81 years of life, and after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease and other physical challenges, Jean Sanford took her final breath on June 5, 2026, surrounded by all of her children and her husband of 61 years.
Jean was born on June 14, 1945, in Williston, North Dakota. She spent her childhood in the small but vibrant town...
Vivian Hauff
Jun 5, 2026
Vivian Viola Hauff, 99, Bismarck, passed away Friday, June 5, 2026.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, June 11 at Bismarck Funeral Home. Burial will be at the Beulah City Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour before the service at the funeral home.
Vivian was born on the family farm on April 10, 1927, to...
Michael Iverson
Jun 3, 2026
Michael Dean Iverson, age 39, passed away on June 3, 2026. He was born on June 20, 1986, to Bonita Robinson and Randall Iverson.
Michael had a heart that people felt immediately. He was generous without making a show of it, and he gave to others simply because that was who he was. If someone needed help, Michael showed up. If...
Rochus "Roy" Nagel
May 28, 2026
Rochus M. “Roy” Nagel, age 96, passed away on May 28, 2026.
Mass of Christian Burial will be June 4 at 10:00 AM at Church of St. Anne. Visitation will be held June 3 from 5-7PM at Bismarck Funeral Home with a rosary at 7:00 PM. Burial will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Roy, born on January 7, 1930, to Max and...
Dennis Larkin
May 27, 2026
Dennis Larkin, 81, Bismarck, N.D., passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
Dennis was born in Providence, R.I., on Oct. 2, 1944, to William and Mildred Larkin. He was the youngest of three boys and took great joy in teasing his older brothers, a habit that continued for his entire life. After high school, he attended Manhattan College...
Tiffany Marie Jones
May 21, 2026
Tiffany Marie Jones, 34, passed away on May 21, 2026. She was born on August 30, 1991, in Bismarck, North Dakota, to Shelly Werre (Steinwand) and Brian Jones.
Tiffany was known for her sharp sense of humor, sarcastic wit, and the honesty she carried into every conversation. She was never afraid to say what was on her mind, but beneath that...
Verlla Geloff
May 17, 2026
Verlla Geloff, 86, Sterling, went home May 17, 2026. Services will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, May 23 at Sterling United Methodist Church. Burial will be after the service at Cherry Lake Cemetery
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 PM on May 22 at the Bismarck Funeral Home.
Verlla was born August 28, 1939, to Ben and Luella (Huber)...
David Renz
May 14, 2026
David Renz, 47, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2026, at his home in Moffit. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, June 6, 2026, at the Moffit Cemetery.
David was born March 29th, 1979, to Eugene and Donna (Hamkens) Renz. He was proud to call Moffit his home for a majority of his life. Over the years David...
Larry Lyson
May 9, 2026
Larry H. Lyson, 75, of Bismarck, passed away on May 9, 2026 at his home. A memorial service will be held on Monday May 18, at 1:00 p.m. at Lord of Life Church in Bismarck. Burial will be held at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery.
Cremation has taken place and family will be receiving friends one hour prior to the service...
Lydell Forthun
May 8, 2026
Lydell Forthun, 91, of Bismarck, ND, passed away peacefully May 8, 2026, at St. Benedictine Living Community in Bismarck.
Lydell Melvin Forthun was born July 3, 1934, to Melvin and Lisa Forthun in Columbus, ND. He enlisted in the Navy after graduating high school in Columbus. He was employed by the North Dakota Highway Department, Grand Forks Air Force Base and...
Roman Fettig
May 7, 2026
Roman N. Fettig, 82, of Crosby, ND, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on May 7, 2026.
Born on October 5, 1943, Roman dedicated his life to education, community service, and his country. He was a very loving and supportive husband, father, and grandfather. He loved to brag about his children and grandchildren to anyone that would listen. He was...
Jamie Almer
May 6, 2026
Jamie Almer, lovingly known as “BENO” since childhood, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, with his Uncle Barry by his side — someone who had been a special part of his life since childhood. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
A memorial service will be held at Legacy Methodist Church in Bismarck on Friday,...
Barbara Hoover
May 6, 2026
Barbara Kay Hoover, 89, Mandan, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at a long term care facility in Mandan.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, May 12 at the Bismarck Funeral Home. Burial will be at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, May 11 from 5:00-7:00 PM at Bismarck Funeral Home.
Barabara was born...
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