Obituaries

Sep 4, 2021

James (Jim) Nowell age 62, of New Town, ND, passed away September 4, 2021 at Trinity Health in Minot, ND from battling sepsis and Covid-19.

James was born March 1, 1959 in Huron, SD to Shirley and Don Nowell. He graduated from Goodrich High School in 1977. After that he married his true love Bonnie in 1980,...

Aug 15, 2021

Frieda Keller, 97, Jamestown, ND died Sunday August 15, 2021 at the Prince of Peace Care Center in Ellendale, ND.

Frieda was born April 1, 1924 at Kulm, ND, the daughter of Christ and Amelia (Ruff) Welk. She attended the local rural school where she received her elementary education and grew to womanhood.

She and...

Aug 12, 2021

Elton Kramer, 95, Jamestown, ND died Thursday August 12, 2021 at Ave Maria Village in Jamestown.

Elton was born November 11, 1925 at Dickey, ND, the son of Curt and Emma (Maisel) Kramer. He attended school and graduated from Dickey High School.

He entered the US Army September 28, 1950 at Fargo, ND. He was...

Aug 9, 2021

Lila Gienger, 80, Jamestown, ND, died Monday August 9, 2021 at Ave Maria Village in Jamestown, ND

Lila Anne Hougen was born November 25, 1940 at Valley City, ND, the daughter of Russell and Lila Hougen. She graduated from St. Catherine High School in Valley City. She attended NDSU and graduated from Valley City State University in 1963 with a B.S....

Aug 9, 2021

Jul 27, 2021

Larry Lee Hofmann was born March 19, 1952 to Rudolph and Esther (Reich) Hofmann in Medina, ND. He passed away on July 27, 2021, in Minot, ND, due to complications from Covid-19. Larry grew up on the family farm and went to school in Medina, graduating from Medina High School in 1970. He then attended Interstate Business College in...

Jul 24, 2021

Karen June Kleingartner, 83, Gackle, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 24, 2021, at Ave Maria Village in Jamestown.

She was born on June 3, 1938, on a farm near Jud, ND, to John and Opal (Schober) Zundel. After graduating from Jud High School, she attended Ellendale Normal College to earn a teaching degree. Karen married Norman...

Jul 20, 2021

Karina “Kari” Hoffman, 52, Jamestown, ND died late Tuesday evening July 20, 2021 at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND following an 18-month battle with cancer.

Karina Davis was born March 17, 1969 at St. Paul, Minnesota the daughter of Ron and Barbara (Litt) Davis. She attended Jamestown High School graduating in 1987. She then worked for Dakota Brands and Newman Signs.

She...

Jul 20, 2021

Paul wishes were to be cremated and have no services

Jul 20, 2021

Karina “Kari” Hoffman, 52, Jamestown, ND died late Tuesday evening July 20, 2021 at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND following an 18-month battle with cancer.

Karina Davis was born March 17, 1969 at St. Paul, Minnesota the daughter of Ron and Barbara (Litt) Davis.  She attended Jamestown High School graduating in 1987.  She then worked for Dakota Brands and Newman...

Jul 18, 2021

Thomas Norman, 83, Jamestown, ND died Sunday July 18, 2021 at his home in Jamestown.

Thomas was born August 30, 1937 near Oakes, ND, the son of Otto and Esther (Harness) Norman. He attended elementary country school, graduated from Monango High School. He then attended Ellendale Normal College where he received his Bachelor’s degree in teaching.

Jul 16, 2021

Norman E. Miller, Gackle, ND passed away peacefully on July 16th 2021 at Vibra Hospital in Mandan, ND.

Norman was born August 9th, 1940 at the family farm to Mathilda (Gienger) and Emil Miller.  He was baptized September 27, 1940 at the Neudorf Lutheran church in Neudorf Township and confirmed on July 3rd, 1955 at Emmanuel Lutheran...

Jul 14, 2021

LaRaine Dockter, 93, Gackle, ND, died Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at Ave Maria Village in Jamestown.

Laraine was born July 25, 1923 at Jamestown, ND the daughter of Edward & Bertha (Remboldt) Otto. She attended the local school in Gackle and grew to womanhood in the area.  She worked at Fritz Kruger Café.

LaRaine and...

Jul 13, 2021

Wendell Kopperud, 84, Jamestown, ND died Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at Eventide Care Center in Jamestown, ND.

Wendell was born July 12, 1937 in Nome, ND and was raised by Hjalmar and Ida Kopperud. He attended and graduated Nome High School. He moved on to Valley City State College to pursue teaching and earned his degree in...

Jul 5, 2021

Philip Pekarski, 82, Montpelier, ND died Monday July 5, 2021 at his home.

Philip was born August 26, 1938 at Marion, ND, the son of Jerome and Lyla (Conrad) Pekarski. He attended school at Dickey, ND and grew to manhood in the area.

He entered the US Army September 8, 1961 at Fargo, ND. He...

Jun 24, 2021

Dennis Morlock, 81, Jamestown, ND died Thursday evening June 24, 2021 at his home in Jamestown.

Dennis was born May 25, 1940 at Streeter, ND the son of Henry Morlock and Matilda (Seigle) Morlock.   He received his elementary education in the local school graduating from the Streeter High School.

He and Diana Mae Bender where married March 11, 1966 in...

Jun 23, 2021

Clara Viola Ehley, 88, Elk River, MN, formerly of Ashley, ND, peacefully passed to her heavenly home on June 23, 2021.

Clara Wolff was born on January 24, 1933 in Eureka, S.D., the daughter of Christ and Mary (Oster) Wolff. She was raised primarily on a farm outside of Eureka, where she went to a small farm...

Jun 4, 2021

Gloria L. Nuanes, age 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on June 4th, 2021. She was born on January 2, 1936, in South Fork, Colorado to Richard Fresquez and Margaret Lopez.

She eloped and married the love of her life, Joe Nuanes on July 17, 1954. Gloria and Joe began their life together in Colorado, but they...

May 20, 2021

Dustin Louis Vaughn, 37, Edgeley, ND was called home to the Lord on Thursday May 20, 2021.

Dustin was born February 1, 1984 in Monterey, TN, the son of Bonnie Phillips and Russell Lee Vaughn.  In 2000 they moved to Forbes, ND and attended school at Kulm, ND and Kulm High School.

He was living in Edgeley at the time of...

May 11, 2021

James Mulfinger, 72, Bismarck, ND died Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at his home in Bismarck.

James Mulfinger was born July 27, 1948 at Jamestown ND the son of William and Mary Ann (Wanzek) Mulfinger. He attended St. John’s Academy in Jamestown, graduating from Jamestown High School.  In August of 1967 he joined the US Navy at Mayport, FL.  He spent...