Local obituaries for Bismarck Funeral Home and Crematory

Dec 27, 2022

Dan Kersey-Russell, 63, of Bismarck, ND passed away on December   27th, 2022 after a long battle with pneumonia due to several viral infections and health issues.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, December 30, 2022 at McCabe Methodist Church, Bismarck, ND.   Family will be receiving friends one hour prior to the service. ...

Dec 26, 2022

Dianne Bernadette (Lais) Bakken, 70, of Stanton, ND, passed away on December 26, 2022, at her home.

A Celebration of her Life will be held at 10:00 AM CST on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at the Stanton Civic Center, Stanton, ND.  A livestream of the service will be availabe below.

Dianne was born in Garrison,...

Dec 26, 2022

Michael “Mike” Dworshak, 45, of Bismarck, passed away December 26, 2022, at Sanford Health, Bismarck.

Further arrangements are pending.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to family.

Dec 24, 2022

Melody Lynn Lieux, passed away suddenly of natural causes on December 24, 2022.  Per Melody’s wishes no services will be held.

Melody’s journey in life began when she was born in Nebraska on September 5, 1957. Life quickly led her as a young child and her family to California. And if you had asked her, she would...

Dec 21, 2022

Jean Stewart was a beloved grandmother, mother, sister, aunt, and friend during her incredible 97 years of life.  She passed away on December 21, 2022, surrounded by her family, at Sanford Medical Center in Bismarck, ND.

Jean’s funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday, January 7 th , 2023, at 1:00 pm at St. John the Baptist...

Dec 19, 2022

Jeremiah (Jeremy) Gene Lasher, 46, Bismarck, passed away of natural causes on December 19, 2022.  Funeral services will be on Friday, December 23, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at the Bismarck Funeral Home.  For those unable to attend, the service will be livestreamed on the Bismack Funeral Home Facebook page. Visitation will be one hour prior to the start of...

Dec 19, 2022

Harold Holtz, age 77, passed away with his wife, Bonnie, by his side on December 19, 2022. A celebration of life will take place on Saturday January 7 th , at 12:00pm at the Warwick Lutheran Church, Warwick, ND. The service will be live streamed on the Bismarck Funeral Home Facebook page.

Harold Allen Holtz...

Dec 19, 2022

Arlys (Kittie) Estella Kassian, 71, of Wilton went to her maker December 19 th , 2022.  Funeral services will be on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Sunne Lutheran Church.  For those unable to attend, the service will be livestreamed on the Bismarck Funeral Home Facebook page.  Visitation will be on Tuesday, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00...

Dec 19, 2022

Janyce Holznagel, 93, of Bismarck, passed away Monday, December 19th at CHI St. Alexius Hospital in Bismarck, North Dakota. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on December 27 th , at Bismarck Funeral Home. Burial will follow the service at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Janyce was born in Washburn, ND to Russel...

Dec 18, 2022

Joseph Gary Jangula (Jinx) age 71 of Mandan gained his angel wings on Sunday December 18th, 2022. Services will be at 11:00am Thursday December 29 th at the Bismarck Funeral Home 3723 Lockport St. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service. Burial will be held at North Dakota Veterans Cemetery.

He was born March 19...

Dec 14, 2022

Cory Dean Bonogofsky, 47, of Cumming, GA passed away in his sleep on December 14, 2022.

Cory was born in Bismarck, ND on July 4, 1975, to Jerry & Andi (Andriette Bohl) Bonogofsky.  The family moved to Underwood, ND when Cory was 3 years old where he received his education and was a 1993 Underwood...

Dec 13, 2022

Ruth (Judy) L. Holzworth, 81, Bismarck, went to meet her Lord and Savior on December 13, 2022, peacefully surrounded by family. Funeral services will be on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at 11 a.m. at Cornerstone Community Church. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 5-7 p.m. at Bismarck Funeral Home with a prayer service at 7 p.m.

Dec 9, 2022

Debbie L. Lee, 64, of Rock Lake, ND passed away on Dec. 9, 2022 in a Bismarck Hospital with her loving family by her side.  A memorial service will be held on Dec. 17th, 2022 at 11am at First Lutheran Church of Plaza ND.  In accordance with Debbie’s wishes, cremation has taken place.

Debbie Lee Weigel was...

Dec 8, 2022

David (Tuna) Moritz passed away from ongoing heart issues 12/8/2022 in an Arizona hospital surrounded by his family.  Memorial services will be on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. at Evangel.  Visitation will be on Monday from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Bismarck Funeral Home with a Masonic service at 7:00 p.m.

Dave was...

Dec 6, 2022

Maxine Corrine Bosch, 68 of Bismarck, North Dakota passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 6 th , 2022.  A Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 11, from 5-7 PM with a prayer service starting at 7. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, December 12, at Bismarck Funeral Home.

Max...

Dec 4, 2022

Hella Menge, 97, of Bismarck, formerly of Beulah, passed away December 4, 2022, at the Benedictine Living Community, Bismarck, ND.

A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, December 8, 2022, at Bismarck Funeral Home.  Burial will be at 1:00 PM at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery. A livestream of the service will be...

Dec 3, 2022

Leslie “Ross” Vashus, age 71, of Fergus Falls MN passed away Saturday, December 3, 2022 at home. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at 2:00 PM at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Fergus Falls MN. It will also be streamed via Zoom.

Ross was born on December 14, 1950 in Glendive...

Dec 2, 2022

Lois Gordian was born on April 27, 1943, in Wilton, ND to Minnie and Fred Krush.  She departed this life on Friday, December 2, 2022, at her home in Bismarck, ND surrounded by her family.  Funeral services will be on Thursday, December 8, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at the Bismarck Funeral Home.  Visitation will be on Wednesday from 5...

Dec 2, 2022

William (Bill) Heidrich, 83, of Bismarck, ND went to be with our Heavenly Father on December 2, 2022.  Mass of Christian Burial will be held on December 22, 2022, at Pro Cathedral of St. Mary, Bismarck, at 10:00 am. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

William was born May 29, 1939 to Reinhold &...

Dec 1, 2022

Francis “Charles” Jacobs, 77, of Bismarck, ND, was called home on December 1, 2022.

Charles was born on November 4, 1945, to Frank and Ann (Zahn) Jacobs in Edgeley, ND. Charles was raised on a farm with four brothers and four sisters. After Charles finished school, he joined the Navy. He served in...