Local Obituaries for Families in Jamestown, North Dakota

Jun 25, 2023

Kenneth Schneider, 81, of Ypsilanti, ND, passed away unexpectedly late Sunday night, June 25, 2023 at Jamestown Regional Medical Center, Jamestown.

Kenneth was born April 11, 1942 in a sod house on the family farm near Ashley, ND, the son of Johnnie and Teena (Meidinger) Schnieder.  He attended country school in McIntosh County and helped on the...

Jun 23, 2023

Larry Gutzwiller, 81, of Jamestown ND, passed away at Jamestown Regional Medical Center, on June 23, 2023.

Larry was born on July 27, 1941 in Jamestown, to parents Mildred (Heaton) and Gerald Gutzwiller. Larry graduated from Jamestown High School in 1959.

He began working for Otter Tail in 1965,...

Jun 22, 2023

Gloria Katherine Wanamaker, age 84, of Jamestown, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, June 22, 2023.

Gloria was born May 16th, 1939 at their home in Edmunds to Ernest and Katherine (Hertel) Siebert.  She graduated from Jamestown High School in 1957.   On June 2nd, 1957 Gloria married the love of her life, Marvin Wanamaker, in...

Jun 18, 2023

After a long and full life, William “Bill” Hamm, 82, of Jamestown, passed away on Sunday afternoon June 18, 2023 at Eventide, Jamestown, ND.

Bill was born on January 10, 1941, in Jamestown, ND, the son of Ralph (Bud) and Leona Hamm. He graduated from St John’s Academy, and throughout his youth he...

Jun 14, 2023

Francis Steele was born to Lewis and Doris (Burnette) Steele on August 28, 1935, on a farm in Young Township in Dickey County, near Merricourt, ND.  Francis was the fifth child of ten.  He moved with his family to a farm 12 miles northeast of Edgeley in the fall of 1936.  Francis attended country school in Russell Township and...

Jun 12, 2023

Mary Jo Hanson, 66, of Jamestown, ND, passed away Monday afternoon, June 12, 2023 at her home.

Mary Jo Hanson was born September 23, 1956, at St. John’s Hospital, Fargo, ND, the daughter of Devoe and Marilyn (DeWitt) Hanson.  Her home has been at the Post House, Jamestown for some time.

Memorial Service – 10:30...

Jun 11, 2023

Rita L. Williams, 78, of Jamestown, ND, passed away Sunday afternoon, June 11, 2023 at Eventide, Jamestown.

Rita was born on June 4, 1945, in Delano, MN, the daughter of Leo and Elizabeth (Niesen) Topel.  She graduated from Delno High School and was an LPN for some time, working in Bottineau and Minot before attaining a teaching...

Jun 7, 2023

Myrna Cofell passed away June 7th, 2023, at St. Benedictine Care Center in LaMoure, ND at age 86, surrounded by her loving family.

Myrna Mechling was born February 8, 1937 to Daniel and Margaret Mechling in Idaho Falls, ID, the fifth of eight children. She grew up and attended school in Idaho which is also where she...

Jun 5, 2023

Terry “Tex” Geerdes was called to his heavenly home on Monday, June 5, 2023 at SMP Health-Ave Maria, Jamestown, ND after a courageous battle with T-Cell Lymphatic Leukemia (Lymphoma).

Tex was born on December 3, 1943 to Robert and Lois Geerdes in Chicago, IL where they lived for several years.  They moved to...

Jun 4, 2023

Phyllis Denchfield, Jamestown, died unexpectedly on Sunday, June 4th, 2023.  She walked out of church and into the arms of Jesus.

Phyllis Jean Guthmiller was born on October 3, 1944, to Peter and Dorothea (Martin) Guthmiller. She was raised on a farm near Pettibone, ND, a place which was near and dear to...

Jun 1, 2023

Ellen Orr, 96, of Jamestown, ND, passed away Thursday afternoon, June 1, 2023 at Eventide, Jamestown.

Ellen D. Orr was born January 17, 1927, the daughter of Stanley and Ruth Nicholls.  The family lived in the Ypsilanti, ND area and Ellen received a teaching certificate from Valley City College.  She taught at a rural school before she...

May 30, 2023

Gertrude R. Neumiller, 91, of Jamestown, ND, passed away early Tuesday morning, May 30, 2023 at SMP Health- Ave Maria, Jamestown.

Gertrude was born December 10, 1931, near Woodworth, ND, the daughter of Julius and Pauline (Ferl) Hauf.  She grew up on the family farm and attended school in Gerber Township.  Gertrude was united in marriage to...

May 24, 2023

Mark Stephen Frey, 70, Jamestown, passed away on Wednesday, May 24th, 2023 at Sanford Hospital Fargo, ND surrounded by family. Mark was born September 17, 1952 in Jamestown, ND to Norman and Dolores Frey. He met Cathy Headland while attending NDSU and was married on August 18th, 1973. He then graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanized...

May 22, 2023

James E. “Jim Bob” Myers, 94, Jamestown, North Dakota passed away Monday, May 22, 2023 at SMP Health-Ave Maria, Jamestown, North Dakota.

James E. Myers was born March 12, 1929 in Dunmore, Pennsylvania to Sherman and Dora (Hannon) Myers.  He was raised as an orphan.  James graduated from high school before serving in...

May 21, 2023

Cherry Moser, 90, Medina, ND passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023 at SMP Health-Ave Maria, Jamestown, ND.

Cherry Moser was born December 29, 1932 south of Medina to Christ and Clara (Bader) Rau.  She was raised on their farm, graduated from Medina High School in 1950, attended NDSU, and married Duane Hochhalter in...

May 20, 2023

Dan passed from the loving arms of his wife into the loving arms of Jesus Christ.  Dan battled stoke deficits for 12 years, before the effects of the stroke claimed his mortal life.  But his soul emerged full of love and joy prior to his death.  Dan enjoyed his children and grandchildren.  Dan had no fear of physical labor. ...

May 19, 2023

Irene Staiger, 97, of Jamestown, North Dakota, died peacefully in her sleep May 19, 2023 at SMP Health-Ave Maria. A celebration of her life will be held May 23, 2023 at Temple Baptist Church, Jamestown, North Dakota with visitation at 10:00 am followed by the funeral service at 11:00 am.  Mr. Daniel Bittle (grandson) will be officiating....

May 18, 2023

Kathy J. Spitzer, 75, of Jamestown, ND, passed away at her home Thursday evening, May 18, 2023.

Kathy Jo was born May 11, 1948, on the family farm near Adrian, ND, the daughter of Russell and Arlene (Drenth) Witzig.  She grew up on the farm and attended country school.  Kathy graduated from Edgeley High School in 1965...

May 17, 2023

Early on the morning of May 17th, Richard Magnus Carow of Edgeley ND, was called home to be with Jesus.

Richard Magnus Carow was born on the family farm in Edgeley ND on October 31st, 1932 to Alfred A and Bertelle June (Magnus) Carow. The farm was homesteaded by his Grandfather, AH Carow and he continued to...

May 16, 2023

Vernon Roy Anderson, age 87, passed away with his wife by his side on May 16,2023 from cancer.  Vernon was born on January 14, 1936 in Pendleton, Oregon. He was the youngest of two sons born to Roy and Vivian Anderson.

Vern attended grade school at Eastman #3 country school and graduated from Cooperstown High School in...