Obituaries

Betty Lou Fitterer

Betty Lou Fitterer

Sep 8, 2026

Betty Fitterer, 86, of Glen Ullin, passed September 8, 2026 in Bismarck.

Funeral services will be held 11 A.M., Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Glen Ullin, with Pastor David Skjolval officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.

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Evelyn Schwagler

Evelyn Schwagler

Aug 30, 2026

Evelyn Schwagler, 97 of New Salem, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2026 at Elm Crest Manor in New Salem.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM on Friday, September 4 at Zion Lutheran Church in New Salem with Rev. Zelwyn Heide presiding. Burial will follow at Zion Lutheran Cemetery in New Salem. Visitation will be on Thursday, September 3...

Glenda Kaelberer

Glenda Kaelberer

Aug 29, 2026

Glenda Gladys Kaelberer, 91, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family at Elm Crest Manor in New Salem on August 29, 2026. Glenda was a cherished mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose life was marked by hard work, kindness and a deep appreciation for the simple beauties in life.

A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, September...

Alberto Mercado Quiñones

Alberto Mercado Quiñones

Aug 27, 2026

Alberto Mercado Quiñones, 30, of Mandan, passed away on August 27, 2026 in Mandan.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 3, 2026 from 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. with friends and family to share favorite memories of Alberto beginning at 11:00 A.M. at Buehler-Larson Funeral Home, 1701 Sunset drive, Mandan, North Dakota.

Alberto will be remembered for his unforgettable personality, his...

Paul Heinle

Paul Heinle

Aug 27, 2026

Paul Allen Heinle — Born in a Galaxy Far, Far Away (Bismarck, North Dakota)

Paul Allen Heinle, age 48, of Mandan, passed away surrounded by his family at Sanford Hospital on August 27, 2026.

He left us early Thursday morning, after 48 years of making those around him laugh, usually with a perfectly timed one-liner, a dramatic story, or a joke at...

Martin Bornemann

Martin Bornemann

Aug 25, 2026

Martin Frederick Bornemann, 92, of Mandan, ND passed away due to complications from a stroke on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at St. Vincent’s Care Center, Bismarck, ND. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, September 1 at Messiah Lutheran Church in Mandan with Rev. Kevin Zellers presiding. Family will greet friends one hour prior to the funeral...

William "Bill" Bahm

William "Bill" Bahm

Jul 20, 2026

William "Bill" Bahm, 75, of rural Almont, passed away on July 20, 2026, from injuries sustained in a farm accident.

A Memorial Service will be held at 10 AM on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at the Bismarck Municipal Country Club, 930 N. Griffin St., Bismarck, with Pastor Marcy Dawson officiating. A luncheon will follow the service with burial later in the...

Eliana Z. Carmona Berrios

Eliana Z. Carmona Berrios

Jul 17, 2026

Eliana Zoreilis Carmona Berrios, 5, of Bismarck, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 17, 2026.

Born in Bismarck, North Dakota, Eliana was a bright and joyful little girl whose beautiful smile and loving spirit brought happiness to everyone who knew her. She was looking forward to starting school this fall.

Eliana loved watching Bluey and K-Pop Demon Hunter. She adored dressing up...

Joel Tokach

Joel Tokach

Jul 10, 2026

Joel Tokach, 70, of Concord, CA and Sanger, ND passed away peacefully at Sanford Health in Bismarck on Friday, July 10, 2026. 

A Celebration of Life for Joel will take place on Friday, September 25 at 4:00 PM at the Mandan Eagles. All family and friends are invited for food, fellowship and a celebration of Joel's life.

Joel Keith Tokach was born...

Jeff Laity

Jeff Laity

Jul 8, 2026

Jeffrey George Laity, of Fort Myers, Florida formerly of Mandan, North Dakota and Waterford, Michigan; born February 22, 1958 in Pontiac, Michigan to Robert and Myrna Laity; passed away on July 8, 2026 at the age of 68.

A memorial service will be held 10:00 A.M., Saturday, August 29, 2026 at Mandan United Methodist Church. Family will receive friends one hour...

Dale Bateman

Dale Bateman

Jul 6, 2026

Dale Robert Bateman, 68, of New Salem, North Dakota, passed away unexpectedly from a brief illness at his home on July 6, 2026.

Dale was born on April 18, 1958, in California. During his early childhood, he entered foster care with his sister, Dawn. At the age of three, they were lovingly welcomed into the home of Robert and Jeanette Bateman,...

Deloris Lang

Deloris Lang

Jun 28, 2026

Deloris Lang, 89, of Mandan, passed away peacefully at her home on June 28, 2026, with her family by her side.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1 PM on Thursday, July 2 at the Church of St. Joseph in Mandan with Fr. Josh Waltz celebrating. Burial will follow at Mandan Union Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5-7 PM...

Mark Kottsick

Mark Kottsick

Jun 17, 2026

Mark Kottsick, 55, of Bismarck, passed away on June 17, 2026.

A graveside service with full military honors will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery in Mandan.

Mark was born on November 29, 1970, to Eugene and Edna (Schmidt) Kottsick. Raised in Mandan, he graduated from Mandan High School in 1989 before...

Devin Leingang

Devin Leingang

Jun 6, 2026

Devin Leingang, 36, of Mandan, passed away unexpectedly on June 6, 2026.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Mandan, with Fr. Fred Harvey celebrating. Burial will take place at Mandan Union Cemetery at a later date.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m....

Peggy Schafer

Peggy Schafer

Jun 1, 2026

Peggy Mae (Lundstrom) Schafer, 83, passed away June 1, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11 AM on Monday, June 8, 2026, at Buehler-Larson Funeral Home, Mandan. Burial will follow at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5-7 PM on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at Buehler-Larson Funeral Home, Mandan, and will...

Jennifer Hatzenbuhler

Jennifer Hatzenbuhler

May 28, 2026

Jennifer Rebecca Hatzenbuhler, 54, of Mandan, passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday, May 28, 2026, in Bismarck.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Buehler-Larson Funeral Home in Mandan, with burial to follow at Mandan Union Cemetery. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. 

Jennifer was born on June...

Ardis Schmautz

Ardis Schmautz

May 11, 2026

Ardis Angeline Schmautz, age 91, passed away May 11, 2026, at her home in Burnsville, MN, surrounded by family.

Ardis was born August 21, 1934, in Mandan, ND, to Anton A. and Magdaline "Mae" Fleck. She was raised and educated in Mandan where she graduated from Mandan High School in 1951.

She married the love of her life, Lyle Schmautz, on April...

Janice Ann Erfle

Janice Ann Erfle

Apr 30, 2026

Janice Ann Erfle, 84, Mandan, passed away April 30, 2026, at Miller Pointe in Mandan.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11 AM on Friday, May 8, 2026, at Buehler-Larson Funeral Home in Mandan. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will take place at a later date in Fessenden, ND.

Janice...

Levi Beckler

Levi Beckler

Apr 28, 2026

Levi Robert “Buddy” Beckler, 22, passed away unexpectedly on April 28, 2026, at CHI St Alexius Hospital, in Bismarck.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at First Presbyterian Church in Mandan, 310 3rd Ave. NW on Friday, May 22, 2026, at 11 AM. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. A luncheon will...

Edwin Egli

Edwin Egli

Apr 25, 2026

Edwin George Egli, 89, of New Salem, North Dakota, passed away on April 25, 2026, at St. Alexius Hospital in Bismarck.

A Memorial Prayer Service will be held on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at 4:30 PM at New Salem United Church of Christ with Pastor Marcy Dawson officiating. Visitation will open to the public from 3:00 - 4:30 PM at the...