Local obituaries for Bismarck Funeral Home and Crematory

Feb 12, 2022

Bertha Rose “Bert” Schell died peacefully February 12, 2022, at Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center Bismarck with family by her side. She often told her family, “My name is really Berta – they got my birth certificate wrong”.

A Memorial Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 25 at Bismarck Funeral Home 3723 Lockport...

Feb 11, 2022

Larry James Brooks passed away on February 11, 2022, at CHI Hospital in Turtle Lake, ND.

Larry, known as Babe by many, was born in Linton Hospital on September 9, 1941.  He graduated from Strasburg High School in 1959.  After graduating, he enlisted in the US Army and served for two years, two months, and...

Feb 10, 2022

Edward Hartl Tollefson, 93, died peacefully, surrounded by family at Hospice House in Fargo, North Dakota, on February 10, 2022. He was born April 5, 1928, to Lars Tollefson and Josephine Amanda (Pederson) Tollefson. He grew up, one of 10 children, on a farm southwest of Minot, ND, where his father homesteaded after emigrating from Aal, Norway. Continuously a...

Feb 9, 2022

We regretfully announce the passing of Christine Marie Crowe-Kuzel of Bismarck, on February 9, 2022. Christine was surrounded by her family and passed away peacefully.  There will be a time of gathering on Friday, February 18, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Bismarck Funeral Home.  There will be a prayer service starting at 7:00 p.m.

Feb 7, 2022

Alvera Mae Bergquist passed from this world on February 7, 2022, in Bismarck, ND as the result of pancreatic cancer. Graveside services will be held Friday, May 20 at 2 p.m. at Riverside Cemetery, Washburn ND. Officiant is Pastor Annie Carlson from Washburn United Methodist Church.

Alvera was born on January 5, 1928 to Louis and Emma...

Feb 7, 2022

Barton Jerome Sayler, 79, passed away February 7, 2022, at a Bismarck Hospital.  Memorial Services will be on Tue. Feb. 15th at 2 P.M. at Bismarck Funeral Home.

Barton was born August 30, 1942, on the family farm southwest of Underwood, ND to Gilbert and Esther (Brogden) Sayler.

He attended country grade school until the...

Feb 7, 2022

Joseph Kurtz, 98, of Bismarck, passed away peacefully of natural causes at his home on February 7, 2022.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:30 PM on Friday, February 11, 2022 at Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, Bismarck, ND.  Burial will be at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery. A Livestream of the Service will...

Feb 7, 2022

June Berube (formerly June Hanson) age 70 of Mandan was invited home by the Lord on February 7, 2022. June finally won her battle with COPD and is now breathing in Heaven.  Memorial services will be on Friday, February 11, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Bismarck Funeral Home.  For those not attending, the service will be livestreamed on the...

Feb 7, 2022

Lyle Dimond, 93, formerly of Baldwin passed away peacefully February 7, 2022, at the Veteran’s Home of Lisbon.

A funeral will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, February 14, 2022, at the Bismarck Seventh-day Adventist Church, Bismarck, ND.  Burial will be at the Baldwin Cemetery in the Spring.  A livestream...

Feb 4, 2022

Gerald “Jerry” Bechhold, 85, of Bismarck, formerly of Glen Ullin passed away on February 4, 2022, at Marian Manor Healthcare Center, Glen Ullin, ND.

Jerry was born on May 18, 1936, to John and Frances (Geck) Bechhold in Glen Ullin, ND where he was raised and educated and graduated from Glen Ullin High School in 1954. Jerry...

Feb 4, 2022

Burton Henry Daly, 87, peacefully passed away on February 4, 2022, at the Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center in Bismarck.

Burton always had a smile or a wave for you, and he would often follow those up with a “Hey, I got a joke for you.”  Handing out silver dollar coins to grocery store cashiers, mail carriers,...

Feb 2, 2022

Karen Kaye Hertz McLean, 72, New Salem, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at St. Vincent’s Nursing Home, Bismarck. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 11, at Faith Lutheran Church, Bismarck. Cremation has taken place. Family will be receiving friends one hour prior to the service. For those not attending, the service will...

Jan 30, 2022

Hella D. Keller, 91, of Bismarck, passed away January 30, 2022.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11:30 AM on Friday, February 4, 2022 at Zion Lutheran Church, Bismarck, ND with Rev. Thomas R. Marcis Jr. officiating. Burial will be at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery. A Livestream of the Service will be available on the...

Jan 29, 2022

Jacklyn “Jackie” A. Pfliger , 81, of Bismarck, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, January 29, 2022.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, February 4, 2022, at Bismarck Funeral Home.  A Livestream of the Service will be available on the Bismarck Funeral Home Facebook page. Family will be receiving friends...

Jan 28, 2022

Robert Stevens, 76 of Lincoln, ND, passed away on January 28,2022 in McAllen, Texas where they enjoyed their winters since 2004.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, May 5, 2022, at Spirit of Life Church, Mandan, ND.  A burial will be held at 2:00 PM at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan....

Jan 28, 2022

Wayne Stenehjem , 68, of Bismarck, ND, died on January 28, 2022, in a Bismarck hospital.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, February 3, 2022, at the Bismarck Exhibition Hall, with Rev. Laurie Natwick officiating.  A live broadcast will be held on all statewide NBC stations as well as live streamed on...

Jan 27, 2022

DeWayne Jeffrey Olson, husband of Kimberly Bentz, Bismarck, passed away January 27, 2022, at Sanford Medical Center, Bismarck, after a brief, brave and courageous battle with cancer.  Memorial services will be held on Monday, January 31, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at Bismarck Funeral Home.  For those not attending the service will be livestreamed on the Bismarck Facebook page.

Jan 25, 2022

Dan G. Peterson, age 78, of Bismarck, passed away in his sleep on Jan. 25, 2022 at his sons home in Bismarck.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, May 27, at 2 p.m. at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan.

Dan was born in Sandpoint, ID to Joye Obert Peterson and Ruth Francis...

Jan 15, 2022

Wayne Papke, 65, of Mandan ND, died unexpectedly at home on January 15, 2022. Memorial services will be Monday, January 24 at 11:00 AM at Bismarck Funeral Home, 3723 Lockport St., Bismarck ND with Pastor Merle Hootzl officiating. Livestream of service will be available on Bismarck Funeral Home Facebook page.

Wayne was born in Goodrich...

Jan 14, 2022

John Jay Rath, 56, of Bismarck, passed away on Jan. 14, 2022.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, Jan. 21, 2022 at 10 a.m. at the Bismarck Funeral Home.  A livestream of the service will be available on the Bismarck Funeral Home Facebook page.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the...