Obituaries

Apr 17, 2025

Marion "Mary" Halverson, 79, of Jamestown, passed away peacefully, Thursday, April 17, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her family, under the care of the Hospice of the Red River Valley. 

A full obituary and services are forthcoming.

Apr 16, 2025

Darwin Shannon Yttredahl, 73, of Jamestown, North Dakota died suddenly at Sanford Hospital, Broadway Campus, Fargo, North Dakota on the evening of Wednesday, April 16, 2025.

Services are pending. A full obituary is forthcoming. 

Apr 15, 2025

David Gideon Kienzle, 75, passed away on April 15, 2025 at the VA Hospital in Fargo ND surrounded by his family.

Dave was born on January 13th, 1950 to Gideon and Edna (Tesky) Kienzle in Jamestown ND. He grew up and lived most of his life on the family farm near Streeter ND. He graduated from Streeter High school in 1968...

Apr 13, 2025

Apr 10, 2025

Delores Ann Lipp, 71, of Jamestown passed away Thursday, April 10, 2025, at her home with her husband, Silas, at her side. Darcy was born October 15, 1953 to Valentine and Clara Schmidt.

"Darcy, my wife, my partner in life, my angel, who cared for others all of her life, now works in heaven.”

Darcy requests no services and, in her remembrance,...

Apr 6, 2025

Patricia "Patsy Jean" Miller, age 92, of Ninilchik, AK passed away on April 6th in Jamestown, ND leaving behind a legacy that was nothing if not unforgettable.

Born in August of 1932 in Stratford, Texas to Hardy and Peggy Coffman, Pat was a woman of fierce independence, unapologetic honesty, and an unmatched ability to speak her mind—often with a tongue sharp...

Apr 4, 2025

Vera Grace Suko, 96, West Fargo, ND died Friday April 4, 2025, at her home in West Fargo, ND.

Vera Flaig was born October 14, 1928, at the family farm home near Alfred, ND, the daughter of Alfred Oscar Flaig and Elizabeth (Scheid) Flaig. She attended 2 years of high school and later received her GED.

On June 23, 1946, she married...

Apr 1, 2025

Julie Helen Schmidt, 95, Jamestown, ND died Tuesday April 1, 2025 at Edgewood in Jamestown, ND.

Julie was born on October 7, 1929, to immigrant Norwegian parents: Lorentz J. Kjelvik and Olga (Myrland) Kjelvik in Fargo, ND. She grew up on the family farm east of Perley, MN. She was confirmed in the Lutheran faith at Bethania Lutheran Church, rural Perley,...

Mar 22, 2025

Betty Hehr, 75, Kulm, ND died Saturday March 22, 2025, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND.

Betty Ann Reeb was born November 7, 1949, in Hazen, ND, the daughter of Edna (Fandrich) Anderson and Albert Reeb. Betty graduated from Hazen High School and attended college for one year at Williston. Betty was employed as telephone operator with Northwestern Bell.

Betty and...

Mar 20, 2025

Kurt Mayher, proud grandpa, loving husband, wonderful father, son, brother and uncle, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2025, at the age of 62 after a 2-year battle with pancreatic cancer.

Kurt was born on September 5, 1962, in Omaha, NE to Beverly (Conger) and Richard Mayher. He grew up in Omaha and graduated from Burke High School in 1981. He...

Mar 18, 2025

Patrick J. Falter, 72, passed away March 18, 2025, at Jamestown Regional Medical Center, Jamestown, ND.

The son of the late Harold Falter and Agnes (Kotaska) Falter of Park River, ND he was born on October 23, 1952.

Patrick is survived by wife, Wendy (Miller) Falter; daughters Casie Falter and Paige (Shane) Nienow; granddaughters Gracie and Olivia; siblings, Rosemary Miller, Margaret (Curtis)...

Feb 27, 2025

Alice Larson, 90, Jamestown, ND died Thursday, February 27, 2025 at SMP Health-Ave Maria in Jamestown.

Alice was born July 25, 1934, on the family farm Southeast of Gackle, ND, the daughter of Edwin and Esther (Karvonen) Holmstrom. She grew to womanhood in the area, attending the local schoolhouse.

She and Elmo Larson were married October 13, 1952 in Gackle, ND. They...

Feb 26, 2025

Kathleen Louise Buchholtz, 74, went to her eternal home on February 26, 2025. She was born on May 27, 1950 in Jamestown, ND. She was raised in Jamestown and graduated from Jamestown High School. She attended nursing school in Bismarck, ND but returned to Jamestown.Kathy was a devout Christian and her faith was an inspiration to her family. She appreciated...

Feb 24, 2025

Elmo Bentz, 89, of Jamestown, ND, died quietly on Monday, February 24, 2025, at SMP Health-Ave Maria, Jamestown. 

Elmo was born April 1,1935 at home to Peter and Lydia (Siegle) Bentz. He attended first and second grades in Rural Streeter, third through eight grades in County School, Medina, graduating from high school in Medina in 1955. 

In April 1957, he enlisted in...

Feb 19, 2025

JOHNNY HARRIS WAS BORN IN JACKSONVILLE MISSISSIPPI ON JULY 31, 1946, TO THE PARENTS OF DAN HARRIS AND MARY MOORE HARRIS, WHO PRECEDED HIS DEATH. HE WAS THE FOURTH OF SIX CHILDREN. JOHNNYACCEPTED CHRIST AT AN EARLY AGE. AFTER HIS BELOVED MOTHER PASSED AWAY WHEN HE AND HIS SIBLINGS WERE VERY YOUNG. JOHNNY'S FATHER AND SIBLINGS MOVED TO MAYWOOD, ILLINOIS....

Feb 17, 2025

Mitchell Ryan Kamlitz, 47, of Gwinner, ND, a devoted father, outdoorsman, and friend to many, passed away suddenly at his home on February 17, 2025.

Born on June 21, 1977 in Jamestown ND, to Karen and Marvin Kamlitz grew up with a passion for the great outdoors. He spent countless hours fishing, hunting, and off-roading, always seeking the next thrill and...

Feb 17, 2025

Christina Kae Bhend, Chippewa Falls, WI, passed peacefully in her home on Mon., Feb. 17, 2025, after a two year battle with cancer. There are no plans for services at this time.

Chris was the daughter of Adam A. Kaseman and Lorraine (Meidinger) Kaseman.

She graduated from Gackle High School in 1976, lived in Minot for several years before moving to Wisconsin...

Feb 17, 2025

Wayne Thomas Neaveill died suddenly on February 17, 2025, at his apartment in Jamestown at the age of 62. Wayne was born Thursday, September 6, 1962 to Norlin Neaveill and Nancy Neaveill (Cantral) Willis in Ayer, Massachusetts, later moving to LaSalle Peru, IL; Ozark, AR; Moline, IL; residing lastly in Jamestown, ND. 

Wayne worked at Hugo’s store known as the “cart...

Feb 14, 2025

 Janet Lucille Holaday died at her home on February 14, 2025 after a long and courageous battle with metastatic colon cancer. Her strength, determination and twice monthly chemotherapy allowed her to live longer than 95% of those diagnosed with her condition. She was born in Cresco, Iowa on August 29, 1945, to Alberta Bart Holaday and Sidney E. Holaday. She...

Feb 6, 2025

Jerome J. Reule of Jamestown, ND, passed away from a sudden illness February 6, 2025 at Sanford ICU in Fargo, ND.

He was born January 3, 1954 in the old Trinity Hospital in Jamestown to Arnold and JoAnne Reule (McIlonie). They returned to the family farm west of Edmunds and he attended the first grade there as well. At the age...