Obituaries

Louellen Iverson

Louellen Iverson

Mar 13, 2024

Louellen Ann (Anderson) Iverson was born March 25, 1947, in Bismarck, ND, to Telford and Marie (Klamm) Anderson. She grew up on the farm near Watford City, ND, and was the much-loved baby sister to her three older brothers. Louellen passed away March 13, 2024. 

Louellen graduated from Dickinson State College in 1970, with a degree in Elementary Education and received...

Patti Sokoloski

Patti Sokoloski

Mar 10, 2024

Patricia “Patti” (Becker) Sokoloski, 76, currently of Linton, entered eternal peace with her family at her bedside on March 10, 2024, knowing she was loved.

The cemetery committal service will be held at 1 PM on Friday, March 15, 2024, at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery south of Mandan followed by a memorial service at 2 PM at Buehler-Larson Funeral Home,...

Harold Bliese

Harold Bliese

Mar 8, 2024

Harold Bliese, 77, of Bismarck, died March 8, 2024, at Sanford Health in Bismarck.The family is planning a service and burial in Fort Rice at a later date.  

Jamey Koapke

Jamey Koapke

Mar 6, 2024

Memorial service for Jamey Koapke, 36, of Center, North Dakota, will be 11:00 A.M., Thursday, March 14, 2024, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Center, with Pastor Dennis Ristvedt and Father Stephen Folorunso officiating. Interment will be at a later date in the Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery at Doyon, North Dakota.  Family will receive friends at the church beginning at 10:00...

Marlene "Mardi" Violet Vavra

Marlene "Mardi" Violet Vavra

Feb 29, 2024

Marlene “Mardi” Violet Vavra, 74, Stanton, ND, passed away February 29, 2024, at her home. 

A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Friday, March 15, 2024, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Stanton, with Pastor Dennis Ristvedt officiating.  Cremation has taken place and visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. 

Mardi was born May...

Sharon L. Curtiss

Sharon L. Curtiss

Feb 23, 2024

Funeral services for Sharon Curtiss, 67, of Mandan will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 1, 2024 at GracePoint Church in Bismarck, with Pastor Duncan Hannestad officiating.  Interment will follow in the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery at 3:00 p.m.  Visitation and memories will be shared Thursday, February 29, 2024 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., at the church.  

Sharon Curtiss...

Marlen H. Christian

Marlen H. Christian

Feb 21, 2024

Funeral services for Marlen Christian, 82, of New Salem, will be held 11:00 a.m., Monday, February 26, 2024 at Zion Lutheran Church, New Salem with Pastor Zelwyn Heide officiating. Interment with military honors will follow in the Churchtown Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church from 3-5 p.m. on Sunday, February 25, 2024, with a prayer service beginning at...

Martin D. Werchau

Martin D. Werchau

Feb 10, 2024

Martin D. Werchau, 89, of New Salem, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2024, at Elm Crest Manor, New Salem. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at Peace Church, New Salem, ND with Pastor Brian Held officiating. Burial will be at Bethel Cemetery.

 Visitation will be held Friday, February 16, 2024, from 4:30-6:00 PM...

Douglas S. Kirby Jr.

Douglas S. Kirby Jr.

Feb 7, 2024

Douglas was born in Keene, New Hampshire the son of Douglas and Shirley Kirby. As a young child he moved with his family to southern California. He was raised and educated Inglewood. While attending Morningside High School, he held the position as drum major in the school band. Upon his graduation he entered the Navy. He was stationed in Guantanamo...

Ella Tomanek

Ella Tomanek

Jan 25, 2024

Ella Marie (Hoger) Tomanek, 97, of Bismarck, passed away January 25, 2024.

 A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at First Lutheran Church, Mandan, ND with Pastor Phil Leer as officiant. Burial will be at Mandan Union Cemetery. 

 Visitation will be held Monday, January 29, 2024, from 5:00-7:00 PM at Buehler-Larson Funeral Home, Mandan, with...

Dwight Cook

Dwight Cook

Jan 7, 2024

It's time to come home my good and faithful servant. Dwight Cook, 72, Mandan, ND, entered his eternal home on January 7, 2024.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, January 19, 2024, at Zion Lutheran Church, Bismarck, ND. Burial will be at Mandan Union Cemetery.

Visitation will be held Thursday, January 18, 2024, from 5:00-6:30 PM...

Dorothy Kottsick

Dorothy Kottsick

Jan 1, 2024

Dorothy Kottsick, 90, Mandan, died January 1, 2024, at her home. 

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, January 8, 2024, at First Lutheran Church, Mandan, with Rev. Phil Leer officiating.  Burial will be at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery. 

Visitation will be held from 2-4 PM on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at Buehler-Larson Funeral Home,...

Jerry Thompson

Jerry Thompson

Dec 28, 2023

Jerry Thompson, 74, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away peacefully on December 28, 2023 at his home in Phoenix in the presence of his beloved wife and family.

Funeral services for Mr. Thompson will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, January 5, 2024 at Buehler Larson Funeral Home.  Interment with military honors will follow in the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery.

Jerry Dale...

Eugene Weber

Eugene Weber

Dec 20, 2023

Eugene “Gene” Weber, 77, Center, passed away December 20, 2023, at Sunset Drive Prospera Community, Mandan.

Visitation will be held from 2-5 PM on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Center.  A Prayer Service will be held at 3 PM with Rev. Dennis Ristvedt presiding.  Cremation will take place following the visitation and graveside services will...

Wayne Hoger

Wayne Hoger

Dec 5, 2023

Wayne Ruben Hoger, 61, of New Salem, North Dakota passed away after a battle with West Nile Encephalitis on December 5, 2023, with his loving family by his side. The day was filled with fog in Fargo, but prior to his passing, Heaven opened and shone bright sun, welcoming Wayne home.

Funeral Services will be held at the Peace...

Hilda Renken

Hilda Renken

Nov 30, 2023

Hilda Renken, 92, Mandan, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023, at Sanford Hospital in Bismarck.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at First Lutheran Church in Mandan with Rev. Phil Leer presiding. Burial will follow at St. John Cemetery, south of Mandan.

Visitation will be held from 5-7 PM on Wednesday, December...

Frankie Ann Bittner

Frankie Ann Bittner

Nov 22, 2023

Frankie (Thompson) Bittner, 64, of Fargo, formerly of Mandan, passed away suddenly Wednesday morning, November 22, 2023 at Sanford Health in Fargo.

Multiple myeloma and all that came with it had crumpled her bones but not her spirit. She had just attained remission again and was recovering slowly. Cancer hadn't taken her, she passed painlessly from a brain hemorrhage...

Cindy Muhlhauser

Cindy Muhlhauser

Nov 20, 2023

Cynthia “Cindy” K. (Hartwig) Muhlhauser, 64, passed away at CHI St Alexius in Bismarck on November 20, 2023, after a brief battle with cancer and other health issues. She is now with her husband and soulmate Mark, who left us last year. 

A Memorial Service will take place on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at 10:30 AM at First Lutheran Church in...

George Hopkins Jr

George Hopkins Jr

Nov 5, 2023

George Hopkins Jr., 74, Mandan, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023, at his home in Mandan. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at First Lutheran Church in Mandan with Pastor Phil Leer presiding. Burial will follow at 1:30 PM at Fisher Cemetery in Rural Tappen, ND. Visitation will be from 5-8 PM with...

Larry Belden

Larry Belden

Nov 4, 2023

Larry Belden, 74, passed away on November 4, 2023, at Sanford Health in Bismarck, ND.

A Memorial Service will take place on Monday, November 13, 2023, at 12:00 PM at First Lutheran Church in Mandan with Pastor Phil Leer officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Bismarck. A luncheon will be served in the fellowship hall of First...

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