Obituaries

Stephanie Peterson

Stephanie Peterson

Aug 26, 2025

Stephanie Peterson, 59, died Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at her home in Jamestown, ND in the arms of her husband, Ryan, following a lengthy battle with cancer and under the care of CHI Health at Home Hospice. 

She has been cremated with the family planning private services at a later time.

Kenneth Mickelson

Kenneth Mickelson

Aug 24, 2025

Kenneth Wayne Mickelson, aged 73, of Jamestown, ND passed away on August 24, 2025. Ken received a sudden and unexpected brain cancer diagnosis in early spring of 2025; he chose to spend his last summer filled with family, strength, and love.

Ken was born October 23, 1951 in Mobridge, South Dakota, one of four to Albert “Brick” and Anna Jane (Eidam)...

Rory Lee Metz

Rory Lee Metz

Aug 24, 2025

Rory Metz, 73, Alfred, ND died suddenly Sunday, August 24, 2025 in Gackle, ND.

Rory Lee Metz was born January 16, 1952 at Trinity Hospital in Jamestown the son of Reuben and Laura (Lammer) Metz. He grew up on the “home-place”, the Metz Farm near Alfred. He attended school in Alfred through 4th grade, the school merged with Gackle High School...

Vernon O'Connor

Vernon O'Connor

Aug 19, 2025

Vernon O’Connor, 78, died Tuesday August 19, 2025 at his home in Streeter, ND.

Vern was born on June 6, 1947, to Burdette and Berniece O’Connor and grew up in South Dakota.

In 1978 Vern moved to Fargo, ND where he met his first wife Deb with whom he had three children, Jodi, Chris and Melanie.

Vern later married Emma Jean Ingberg in...

Jason Rynestad

Jason Rynestad

Aug 17, 2025

Jason Rynestad, 52, Marion, ND died Sunday, August 17, 2025 at his home near Marion.

Interment- 11:00 AM Saturday, August 30, 2025 in the Fairview Cemetery, Bismarck, ND, near his parents.

William Kenneth Deutscher

William Kenneth Deutscher

Aug 17, 2025

William "Bill" Deutscher was born on December 6, 1939, to Edward and Aneta Deutscher on the family farm west of Streeter, North Dakota. He often shared fond memories of his childhood, including horse-drawn sleigh rides to school and the warm cookies lovingly baked by his mother.

After graduating from Streeter High School, Bill proudly served his country in the U.S. Army...

Dora Walters

Dora Walters

Aug 12, 2025

Dora Walters, 87, Wishek, ND died Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at her home in Wishek.

Dora Irene was born February 21, 1938 in Tornow, Germany, the daughter of Max and Paulina (Walhke) Thieme. She grew up in the area. Following schooling she became a secretary in Switzerland.

She and Steven Walters were married in August of 1961. The family moved around a...

Kenneth Dale Halvorson

Kenneth Dale Halvorson

Aug 10, 2025

Ken, also known as 'Grumpy' by his grandkids, was a jokester and always loved messing around with everyone. Kenneth Dale Halvorson, 72, of Jamestown ND, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on August 10, 2025.

He was born in Turtle Lake, ND in 1953, to Gertrude and Henry (Raymond). He spent some time in McClusky, ND and then on...

Donna Marie Narlock

Donna Marie Narlock

Aug 7, 2025

Donna Narlock, 88, of Mandan, ND, and formerly of Jamestown, ND, went to be with Jesus, Thursday, August 7, 2025 at Sunset Drive Nursing Home, Mandan.

Donna Marie was born April 24, 1937, in Grafton, ND, the daughter of Sylvester and Effie (Duray) Lizakowski.

She grew up and attended school in Ardoch, ND. She married Daniel Joseph Narlock on September 22, 1953...

Elizabeth Marie Clemens

Elizabeth Marie Clemens

Aug 3, 2025

Elizabeth (Lisa) M. Clemens (62) of Burnsville, MN, formerly of Jamestown, ND was welcomed back into the arms of The Lord when she passed away unexpectedly early August 2025. 

Lisa was born to Leo and Mary “Sally” (Gilronan) Clemens on February 16th, 1962. Elizabeth was the eldest of 4 children. She was raised Catholic and maintained her faith through her life....

Harold Duane Lien

Harold Duane Lien

Jul 29, 2025

Harold Duane Lien, age 80, of Jamestown, North Dakota, died Monday evening, July 29, 2025, at Jamestown Regional Medical Center, due to trauma from a fall. Harold was a long-time US Air Force veteran, assigned as a Bulgarian linguist interceptor for the National Security Agency. He also worked as a line-splicer in the telecommunications industry after his discharge.

A Graveside Service...

Wilbert Gutschmidt

Wilbert Gutschmidt

Jul 15, 2025

Wilbert Gutschmidt was born on November 21, 1927, to Richard R. and Elsie (Radke) Gutschmidt near Fredonia in Logan County. He was baptized and confirmed at the Congregational Church in Fredonia. Wilbert attended rural schools and completed his elementary education in 1942.

Wilbert proudly served in the United States Army from 1952 to 1954, spending sixteen months in Germany during the...

Charles V. Balvitsch

Charles V. Balvitsch

Jul 13, 2025

Charles Balvitsch, 64, Jamestown, ND, died Sunday, July 13, 2025, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo.

Charles was born October 20, 1960, at Rock Springs, WY the son of Frank and Marilyn (Nelson) Balvitsch. He grew up in the Glenfield area on the farm, attending school in Carrington and New Rockford.

He moved to Jamestown in 1984, where he became a part...

Howard Haupt

Howard Haupt

Jul 11, 2025

Howard "Howie" Henry Haupt, 93, Jamestown, ND died peacefully Friday, July 11, 2025 at his home with family by his side under the watchful care of JRMC Hospice and Cornerstone Caregivers. Howard was born July 7, 1932, in Venturia, ND, one of four sons of Rudolph and Emma (Burkle) Haupt. He grew up in Venturia, attending the local school through...

Brian Roach

Brian Roach

Jul 6, 2025

Brian Roach, 49, Jamestown, ND died Sunday, July 6, 2025, at his home in Jamestown.

Brian Wayne Roach was born on January 24, 1976, to Wayne and Sarah (Terrell) Roach of Newport News Virginia. Brian was the oldest of three boys growing up on the East Coast. He enjoyed skateboarding music and traveling with bands.

In November 1997 he married his high...

Kenneth M Clemens

Kenneth M Clemens

Jun 26, 2025

Kenneth Michael Clemens, age 85, was born July 8, 1939, in Courtenay, ND. He passed away peacefully at Eventide Nursing Home, Jamestown, on Thursday, June 26, 2025.

Kenneth graduated from Courtenay High School in 1957. After graduation, he enlisted in the US Navy and was an airplane hydraulics mechanic. He was discharged from the Navy in 1960. He met and married...

April Cifranic

April Cifranic

Jun 23, 2025

April Cifranic, age 56, died at her residence in Jamestown, Monday, June 23, 2025 after a lengthy battle with cancer.

A full obituary will follow. No services are planned.

Eden, Aria, and June Waldie

Eden, Aria, and June Waldie

Jun 18, 2025

Eden, Aria, and June Waldie, identical triplets, died in utero, June 18, 2025 at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo. Parents are Trevor and Kenady Waldie of Jamestown. A private family graveside service and internment will be held July 11, 2025, 11 AM, at Highland Home Cemetery, Jamestown, ND. A special thank you to Gretchen's Fund for making this possible.

Nadine Vivian Hatch

Nadine Vivian Hatch

Jun 14, 2025

Nadine Vivian Hatch, 65, of Jamestown, ND, passed away peacefully at her home on June 14, 2025, after a yearlong battle of ALS, Lou Gerig’s Disease.

Nadine was born March 20th, 1960, in Carrington, ND, the daughter of Kenneth and Vivian (Wanamaker) Hatch. Nadine graduated from Jamestown High School in 1978. Nadine met Rex Mandel through mutual friends and married on...

Sophia G. Buerkley

Sophia G. Buerkley

Jun 12, 2025

Sophia G. Buerkley, 84, Kulm, ND, passed away Thursday morning, June 12, 2025, at the Jamestown Regional Medical Center, Jamestown, ND, with her loving family by her side.

Sophia Gertrude was born August 27, 1940, at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Rugby, ND, the 11th of 16 children born to Vincent Paul and Anna Mary (Busch) Hoffarth.

She was raised on the...