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John Henke

John Henke

Feb 6, 2025

John Henke, 86, Gackle, ND, died peacefully on February 6, 2025, at SMP Health-Ave Maria in Jamestown, ND.

John was born on August 14, 1938, in rural Gackle, ND, to Rosina (Mayer) and Adolph Henke. He attended elementary school at Neudorf Country School and graduated from high school in Gackle where he played in the state basketball tournament in 1955.

John joined...

Alice Larson

Alice Larson

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...

Kathleen Louise Buchholtz

Kathleen Louise Buchholtz

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...

Elmo Bentz

Elmo Bentz

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...

Johnny Harris, Jr.

Johnny Harris, Jr.

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....

Mitchell Ryan Kamlitz

Mitchell Ryan Kamlitz

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...

Christina Bhend

Christina Bhend

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...

Wayne Thomas Neaveill

Wayne Thomas Neaveill

Feb 17, 2025

Wayne Thomas Neaveill died suddenly on February 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 guy!” He...

Janet Holaday

Janet Holaday

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...

Jerome Reule

Jerome Reule

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...

Murel Adele Nitschke

Murel Adele Nitschke

Feb 3, 2025

Murel Adele Nitschke, 94, formerly of Jud, ND, passed away Monday, February 3, 2025, at Eventide Assisted Living, Jamestown.

Murel Tompkins was born October 18, 1930, in Dazey, ND, the daughter of Alvina (Fischer) Tompkins and Glen K. Tompkins. As her father was a Northern Pacific Depot agent, they moved many times over the course of his career. As a result,...

Gerald Teske

Gerald Teske

Feb 2, 2025

Jerry M. Teske, 83, Jamestown, ND, died February 2, 2025 at Eventide Nursing Home.

Jerry was born October 4, 1941 to Abraham and Frieda (Rott) Teske. He graduated from Jamestown High School in 1959. He began his working career at Rillings Standard Service and Jetstream Gas Stations. At both places he was known for full service, pumping the gas, checking the...

LaVern Morlock

LaVern Morlock

Feb 2, 2025

LaVern D. Morlock, 94, formerly of Gackle, ND passed into her heavenly home Sunday, February 2, 2025 at SMP Health-Ave Maria in Jamestown.

LaVern Delaine Fraedrich was born March 14, 1930 on the family farm in Cass County ND. She was the oldest of 9 children born to Loren and Elpha (Boeder) Fraedrich. She remained on the family farm until her...

Terry Lee Fisher

Terry Lee Fisher

Jan 30, 2025

Terry Lee Fisher, 64, Jamestown, ND died Thursday January 30, 2025, at the Jamestown Regional Medical Center.

Terry was born May 4, 1960, at Jamestown, the son of Clark and Jeanette (Hopkins) Fisher. He attended Jamestown Public School and graduated from Jamestown High School in 1978.

Terry and Mary Knoll were married July 30, 1988, at Jamestown. He worked at Mac’s Hardware,...

Barb Hanson

Barb Hanson

Jan 23, 2025

Barbara Darlene Hanson, age 85, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2025, at Eventide, Jamestown, following a long battle with dementia.

Barbara was born February 12, 1939, in Eckelson, ND, to Olaf and Cecelia Berg. Her family moved to Jamestown in June of 1943, where she grew up and attended school. As a teenager, she worked as a carhop waitress at...

Robert L Torrance

Robert L Torrance

Jan 21, 2025

Robert L. Torrance , 90, of Milton, ND and Jamestown, ND died unexpectedly Tuesday, January 21, at the Jamestown Regional Medical Center, during a holiday visit to his son. 

Bob was born October 4, 1934, in Grand Forks to John and Annie (Cudmore) Torrance. He was raised in Milton, ND and graduated from Milton High School in 1953. He graduated from...

Neil Hoyt

Neil Hoyt

Jan 17, 2025

Neil Kent Hoyt, 65, McHenry, ND, passed away Friday, January 17, 2025, at Jamestown Regional Medical Center surrounded by family. He was born November 18, 1959, to Elery and Delores (Lockner) Hoyt in New Rockford, ND. He grew up on the family farm located near McHenry. He attended Sunday School and was confirmed at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. After graduating...

Larry Taxis

Larry Taxis

Jan 15, 2025

Larry Taxis, age 66, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, under the care of Jamestown Regional Medical Center Hospice. 

A graveside service will be held at a later date at Highland Home Cemetery in Jamestown, ND.

Darrell Martin

Darrell Martin

Jan 14, 2025

Darrell Martin, 80, Wimbledon, ND, died Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at CHI Mercy Health in Valley City, ND.

Darrell D. Martin was born March 5th, 1944, at Petersville Township ND the first child of 6 to Johnny & Lydia Martin. When He was 3 years old, he moved with his family to a farm east of Wimbledon where he lived until...

Leah Schock

Leah Schock

Jan 14, 2025

Leah Schock, 80, of Spiritwood Lake and Streeter, passed away at Golden Acres Manor, Carrington, North Dakota on Tuesday, January 14, 2025.

A graveside service will be held in the spring at Streeter Cemetery, Streeter, ND.

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