OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Bismarck Funeral Home and Crematory


Edward Christensen

Edward Christensen

Jan 9, 2026

Edward Carl Christensen, 84, passed away peacefully Friday, January 9, 2026, at Miller Pointe, Mandan. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, February 21 at 10:30am at Bismarck Funeral Home. Burial will take place in Rutland, ND July 24, 2026.

Ed was born in Rutland, ND, on August 19, 1941, to Harry and Martha (Delaney) Christensen, joining older sister Donna...

Agnes Siems

Agnes Siems

Feb 2, 2026

Agnes K. Siems, 94, of Bismarck, passed away February 2, 2026.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Zion Lutheran Church, Bismarck with Rev. Thomas Marcis Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at 2:00 PM at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery. Family will be receiving guests one hour prior to the service.

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Jeremy Ficklin

Jeremy Ficklin

Dec 6, 2025

Jeremy Jonathan Ficklin, age 45, passed away on December 6, 2025. He was born on June 19, 1980, in Denver, Colorado.

Jeremy is survived by his beloved fiancée, Heather Ornelas; his children, Xzavian Ornelas, Macklyn Ficklin, and Rae’Lynn Ficklin. His family meant everything to him, and being a father and partner was the role he cherished most. Whether he was working...

Richard Weinberger

Richard Weinberger

Feb 16, 2026

Richard Joseph Weinberger, 90, of Bismarck, ND, passed away Monday, February 16, 2026, at his home he shared with his daughter Lorrie and grandson Brad.

Richard was born October 22, 1935, in Mott, ND to Adolph and Elizabeth Weinberger. He entered the Army in June 1958 and was honorably discharged in May 1964.

He married Judy Feist on May 7, 1960. They...

Gerald Lacher

Gerald Lacher

Feb 13, 2026

Gerald Lacher, 75, of Bismarck, formerly of Lebanon, SD, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at the St. Anne Catholic Church, Bismarck, ND. Burial will follow at 2:00 PM at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan, ND.

Visitation will be held on Monday, February 16,...

Sally Kuntz

Sally Kuntz

Feb 12, 2026

Our beautiful mom, Sally Darlene Kuntz, 82, Bismarck, ND went home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 12, 2026, at the Baptist Health Care Center. A celebration of her life will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 20th, at Capital Christian Center, Bismarck, ND. Burial will be held at 2 p.m. at the North Dakota...

Tamra Jo Keller

Tamra Jo Keller

Feb 12, 2026

Tamra Jo Keller, born on March 14, 1971, in Bismarck, North Dakota, to Roger and Charlotte Keller, lived her life with a heart that led the way. She passed peacefully with her family by her side on February 12, 2026.

From a young age, Tamra was guided by deep compassion, often putting the needs of others before her own. Her generous...

Bruce Paul Stelter

Bruce Paul Stelter

Feb 10, 2026

Bruce Paul Stelter, 69, of Bismarck, passed away peacefully on Feb. 10, 2026, at Missouri Slope. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at the Bismarck Funeral Home.

There will be a gathering on Wednesday March, 25, at the Broadway Grill from 5-7 p.m.

Bruce was a joyful soul whose warm smile, gentle spirit, and...

David Thomas

David Thomas

Feb 10, 2026

David Alan Thomas, 74, died February 10, 2026 at Sanford hospital in Bismarck, ND.

He was born March 11, 1951, in Minot, North Dakota the son of Lewis and Lillian (Husfloen) Thomas. Growing up in Mankato, MN; Fargo, ND; and Bismarck, ND.

David graduated from Bismarck High School with the Class of 1969. He worked with the Iron Workers, Boiler Makers, and...

Cheryl Triska

Cheryl Triska

Feb 8, 2026

Cheryl Triska, 69, passed away peacefully February 8, 2026 at home in Wilton, ND, surrounded by family and lifted in prayer. Her 13-year journey with stage-4 cancer was marked by bravery, leaving an enduring example of strength and inspiration.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, February 16, at the St. Anne Catholic Church, Bismarck,...

Jerry A. Hulm

Jerry A. Hulm

Feb 7, 2026

Jerome A “Jerry” Hulm, 90, went to the lord courageously Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Missouri Slope Care Center, Bismarck, ND, the state he loved so much.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, February 13, 2026, at Ascension Catholic Church, Bismarck. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Visitation will be held Thursday, February 12th,...

Donald "Don" Price, Jr.

Donald "Don" Price, Jr.

Feb 7, 2026

Donald “Don” Albert Price Jr., of Bismarck, North Dakota, passed away on February 7, 2026, surrounded by his loving family, after a 3-year courageous battle with cancer. He was 81. 

Don was born on March 13, 1944, in Sidney, Montana, to Donald and Lila Price. He grew up with strong Midwestern values that shaped the man he became - steady, hardworking,...

Arline Emineth

Arline Emineth

Feb 5, 2026

Arline Emineth, 87, of Bismarck, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2026, surrounded by loved ones at Sanford Medical Center, Bismarck.

A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, February 9, 2026, at Bismarck Funeral Home. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Bismarck.

Arline was...

Janet Ripplinger

Janet Ripplinger

Feb 2, 2026

Janet Theresa Ripplinger, age 76 of Bismarck, ND, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 2, 2026, at St. Gabriel’s Benedictine Living Community, after battling Parkinson’s for many years and cancer most recently. Mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday, February 10th at 10:00 AM at St. Anne’s Catholic Church, Bismarck, ND. Burial will be...

BettyLou Blumhagen

BettyLou Blumhagen

Jan 29, 2026

Betty Blumhagen, 78, Kief, took her final breath peacefully surrounded by family on January 29, 2026, at her son's home under the care of Hospice, following complications related to surgery.

Visitation will take place at Bismarck Funeral Home on Friday, February 6, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., followed by burial at 11:00 a.m. at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery,...

Candace Frohlich

Candace Frohlich

Jan 27, 2026

Candace Jo (Weber) Frohlich, 62, passed from her earthly life into her eternal one on January 27, 2026.

A service to celebrate her life will be held at 1pm on Friday, February 20th at Bismarck Baptist Church. There will be a time of visitation preceding the service at 12pm, as well as a time for refreshments, treats and fellowship following the...

Kathy Anderson

Kathy Anderson

Jan 26, 2026

Kathleen “Kathy” Anderson, 85, of Bismarck, passed away Monday, January 26, 2026, at CHI St. Alexius in Bismarck.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 4:00 PM on Saturday, January 31st at GracePoint Church, Bismarck, with Pastor Carey Green officiating. Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday, January 30th from 5-7:00 PM at GracePoint Church. If...

Janet Bergquist

Janet Bergquist

Jan 24, 2026

Janet Kay Bergquist (Schlichting), 58, Wilton, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Bismarck Funeral Home. There will be time for lunch and fellowship at 1:00 PM at the Wilton Memorial Hall, 105 Dakota Ave, Wilton, ND. Burial will be in the spring.

Visitation will be...

C. Gary Kopp

C. Gary Kopp

Jan 23, 2026

Cleo Gary Kopp (C. Gary) passed away unexpectedly at his home in Turtle Lake, North Dakota, on Friday, January 23, 2026. A visitation and gathering of family and friends will be held at the Bismarck Funeral Home on Thursday, January 29, 2026, from 1:00-3:00 PM with a Prayer Service beginning at 2:00 PM. Burial will be held in spring at...

Dennis Duffield

Dennis Duffield

Jan 19, 2026

Dennis Duffield, 78, passed away on January 19, 2026. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, January 24 at 10:00 AM at Church of Ascension. Visitation will be held Friday, January 23 from 5-7 PM with a rosary/prayer service at 7:00 PM at Church of Ascension.

Dennis Michael Duffield was born June 2, 1947 in Baker, Montana to Merritt and...

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