Obituaries

Aug 4, 2017

Terry Kautzman, 56, of Bismarck, passed away last week in his home. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, August 12, 2017, at the Center Community Cemetery, Center, ND. Terry was born on December 11, 1960, to Wanda (Ganten) and Ray Kautzman. He grew up and attended school in Center, ND. Following his schooling, Terry went...

Aug 4, 2017

Daniel Hugh Shaff, 68, passed away at his home in Mandan, North Dakota August 4, 2017. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place and no local services will be held. Dan was born on February 10, 1949, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Roland and Vivian (Jones) Shaff. He graduated from Chula Vista High School and lived in the...

Aug 3, 2017

Burton L. Bornemann, 91, of Center, ND, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2017, at Assisted Living at Elm Crest Manor in New Salem. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 AM, CT, Tuesday, August 8, 2017, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Hannover, ND, with Reverend Russ Fitch officiating. Burial will take place at Hannover Cemetery. Visitation will...

Jul 30, 2017

Dale L. Michaelson, 74, Mandan, died July 30, 2017 at Sanford Health, Bismarck. Cremation has taken place and no services will be held. Dale was born November 11, 1942 in Voltaire, ND to LeRoy and Ruth (Johnson) Michaelson. At a young age he learned to play cards, a hobby he enjoyed all of his life. He also liked to hunt...

Jul 29, 2017

Fr. Maurice G. “Mac” McNeely, 87, formerly of North Dakota, died July 29, 2017 in Michigan.

A funeral Mass was held in Detroit, MI followed by the burial of his remains at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Southfield, MI.

Fr. McNeely was born on February 13, 1930 in Wyandotte, MI.  On June 7, 1958 he was ordained...

Jul 28, 2017

Dennis J. Hatzenbuhler, 66, Mandan, died July 28, 2017 at Sanford Health, Bismarck with his loving family by his side. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 am on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at Spirit of Life Catholic Church, Mandan, with Rev. Chris Kadrmas celebrating. Cremation has taken place and inurnment will be at Mandan Union Cemetery. Visitation...

Jul 28, 2017

Hilda Jensen, 96, Hannover, died July 28, 2017 at Elm Crest Manor, New Salem. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 am on Thursday, August 3, 2017 at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Hannover, with Rev. Russell Fitch officiating. Burial will be at Hannover Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 pm on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at...

Jul 22, 2017

Fern (Ganske) Tellmann, 97, New Salem, died July 22, 2017, at Elm Crest Manor, New Salem. Services will be held 10:30 a.m. CST, Wednesday, July 26, 2017, at Peace Church with John Lynch officiating. Burial will be at the Peace Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. CST, Tuesday, July 25, 2017, at the Elm Crest...

Jul 20, 2017

Genevieve Peterson, 94, passed away on July 20, 2017, at Sanford Health in Bismarck, surrounded by her family. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 am on Tuesday, July 25, 2017, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mandan with Reverend Shane Campbell as celebrant. Burial will follow at Mandan Union Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6-8 pm on...

Jul 20, 2017

Arleen Bornhoeft, 85, Mandan, formerly of Flasher, died July 20, 2017, at her home. A private family service will be held. Arleen Dale Bornhoeft was born on September 20, 1931, to Franklin Gifford and Iola (Fisher) Gifford in Flasher, ND. Arleen married Grant Nelson on December 11, 1948, and they had three daughters: Mavis, Janice, and Susan. The marriage ended...

Jul 5, 2017

Helen M. Hirsch, 92, died peacefully on July 5, 2017 at St. Gabriel’s Community, Bismarck. A funeral service will be held at 11 am on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at First Lutheran Church, Mandan, with Rev. Christina Martin officiating. Burial will be at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the...

Jun 29, 2017

Beatrice Reinke, 93, Center, died June 29, 2017 at Sanford Health, Bismarck. A funeral service will be held at 11 am on Monday, July 3, 2017 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Center, with Rev. Dennis Ristvedt officiating. Burial will be at St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday....

Jun 22, 2017

Adam Pulkrabek, 38, Mandan, died unexpectedly on June 22, 2017 at his home. A funeral service will be held at 11 am on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at First Lutheran Church, Mandan, with Rev. Christina Martin officiating. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 pm on Monday, June 26, 2017 at Buehler-Larson Funeral Home, Mandan, and continue one hour...

Jun 12, 2017

Ethel Pearl Storm, 96, Mandan, died June 12, 2017 at the Baptist Home in Bismarck. A funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Friday, June 16, 2017 at First Lutheran Church, Mandan, with Rev. Christina Martin officiating. Burial will be at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the...

Jun 7, 2017

Gloria Ennis, 66, of Bismarck, died June 7, 2017 in her home. Gloria was born April 8, 1951, in Bismarck, the daughter of William and Evelyn (Steffenson) Ennis. Gloria moved to Grafton, ND at the age of five. While residing in Grafton, Gloria participated in training tasks such as folding the weekly campus newspaper, folding and shredding paper, and applying...

Jun 7, 2017

Roger Franklin Rychlik went to the truckers resting ground on June 7, 2017 after a long hard battle. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 am on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at Buehler-Larson Funeral Home, Mandan, with Rev. Lee Herberg officiating. Burial will be at Mandan Union Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at...

Jun 5, 2017

Eleanor Kottsick, 94, Mandan, died peacefully on June 5, 2017 at Sunset Drive a Prospera Community, surrounded by her loving family. A funeral service will be held at 10 am on Thursday, June 8, 2017 at First Lutheran Church, Mandan. Burial will be at St. John's Cemetery, rural Mandan. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 pm on Wednesday,...

Jun 3, 2017

Olinda "Linda" Baldwin, 93, Mandan, passed away June 3, 2017 at Prospera Community on Sunset Drive, Mandan. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday, June 10, 2017 at Messiah Lutheran Church, Mandan, with Rev. Lester Wolfgram officiating. Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery in New Salem. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service...

Jun 2, 2017

Gertrude Schwalbe, 92, Mandan, formerly of Center, died peacefully on June 2, 2017 at Sanford Health, Bismarck. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, June 8, 2017, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Center, with Rev. Dennis Ristvedt officiating. Visitation will be held from 1 to 3 pm on Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at Buehler-Larson Funeral...

May 27, 2017

Michael Eckroth, 85, Mandan, died May 27, 2017 at the Baptist Health Care Center, Bismarck. Cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held. Mike was born August 24, 1931 in Mandan to George and Isabell (Kautzman) Eckroth. He graduated from Mandan High School. Mike enlisted in the US Air Force, proudly serving for four years, and...