Local Obituaries for Families in Jamestown, North Dakota

May 14, 2023

Lillian (Lil) Spravzoff, age 87, passed away peacefully in the presence of family, listening to old time country music on May 14, 2023.

Lil, the daughter of Anna Hochstetter and Albert Fisher, was born January 19, 1936, one of 10 children.

Lillian married Ray Spravzoff in May 1953.   They...

May 13, 2023

Ronald Dale Reich, 85, Fargo, ND passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023 at SMP Health-St. Catherine South, Fargo, ND.

Ronald Dale Reich was born July 27, 1937 in Woodworth, ND to William and Hazelle Reich.  He graduated from Woodworth High School in 1955.  Ron served in the US Army from December 1955 to...

May 11, 2023

Lyle Marvin Borchert, 72, Lamoure, North Dakota passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023 at St. Rose Care Center, Lamoure, North Dakota.

Lyle M. Borchert was born October 13, 1949 in Valley City, North Dakota to Marvin and Dorothy (Rickford) Borchert.  He graduated from Leuzinger High School in Lawndale, CA in 1967.

May 10, 2023

Mylinda (Mindy) was born in Enumclaw, WA and was the daughter of Louis and Mildred (Johnson) Gilbertson. She graduated from Jamestown College in 1985 with a Bachelors degree in business administration.

She married the love of her life, Keith Schultz on April 25th 1981. Together they worked for Boeing Aerospace in Seattle before moving back to ND...

May 10, 2023

Allen G. Huber, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on May 10th, 2023. Allen was born on January 30th, 1955, to Pete and Lena Huber in Edgeley, ND; the 6th of 9 children.

Allen attended and graduated from Edgeley High School (class of 1973), where he met...

May 9, 2023

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Kelly Bauer, who passed away on May 9th, 2023. Despite life's challenges, Kelly found solace in the great outdoors, particularly hunting and fishing. His passion for these activities was evident in the many stories he shared with those who knew him. While he may no longer be...

May 4, 2023

Madelyn Hoffer, 86, of Jamestown, ND passed away peacefully on May 4, 2023. Madelyn was born February 8, 1937 to Theodore and Rosella Dewald. Most of her youth was spent in Streeter, ND where she attended school through 8th grade and then worked at Dewald’s Fairway the family business.  Her community involvement and caring for people started early as...

May 3, 2023

Elsie Robyt, 92, Jamestown, ND passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at SMP Health-Ave Maria, Jamestown, ND.

Elsie M. Schielke was born May 2, 1931 on the family farm north of Windsor, ND in Stutsman County to Oswald and Ida (Lehmann) Schielke.  She attended Windsor Schools and helped on the family farm.

May 1, 2023

Elwin John Fontaine, 70, Jamestown, ND passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023 at the NDSH in Jamestown, ND.  Elwin Fontaine was born January 3, 1953 in Champaign, IL to Richard and Elaine (Capouch) Fontaine.  Elwin is survived by his siblings.

No services will be held.

Apr 30, 2023

Martha Klingenberg, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, passed away on April 29, 2023 at Jamestown Regional Medical Center.  She was born on March 30, 1929 in Clarksville, Tennessee.  She was the only child of Carl and Earline Vaden.

She met Johnny Klingenberg, the love of her life, when he was stationed at Fort Campbell,...

Apr 30, 2023

Sharleen Boomgaarden, age 80, of Woodbury, MN, formerly of Jamestown, ND, passed away Sunday, April 30, 2023 at home surrounded by her family.

Sharleen Lilian Boomgaarden was born April 22, 1943, in Carrington, ND, she was the daughter of Reuben and Lela (Pfaff) Edinger. Sharleen attended school in Carrington and graduated from Carrington High School in 1961. ...

Apr 29, 2023

Ivy Klose, 87, of Jamestown, ND, passed away Saturday morning, April 29, 2023 at SMP Health – Ave Maria, Jamestown.

Ivy was born November 18, 1935, at Merricourt, ND, the youngest child and daughter of Henry and Johanna Giesler.  She grew up on the family farm near Merricourt, ND and attended country school.  Ivy later attended Joseph’s...

Apr 28, 2023

Sandra Rae Franke, 62, Jamestown, North Dakota, died Friday, April 28, 2023 at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo.

Sandra was born September 17, 1960, in Jamestown, ND. The daughter of Leroy and Velma (Morris) Roeske. She was baptized on October 23, 1960 and confirmed on April 20, 1975 at St. John’s Lutheran Church. She...

Apr 26, 2023

Angela Kokott, 67, of Fargo, ND, formerly of Jamestown, ND, passed away Wednesday evening, April 26, 2023 at Essentia Health, Fargo, ND.

Angela M. Kokott was born September 6, 1955, at Trinity Hospital, Jamestown, the daughter of James E. and Margaret O. (Williams) Kokott.

Angela attended Jamestown College and went on to double major in...

Apr 24, 2023

No services will he held.

Apr 23, 2023

Lyman F. Keim, 84, of Jamestown, ND, passed away Sunday night, April 23, 2023 at Jamestown Regional Medical Center, Jamestown.

Lyman Francis Keim was born September 24, 1938, in Leola, SD, the son of Christ and Pauline (Maier) Keim.  He graduated from Leola High School in 1958 and attended Northern State University in Aberdeen, SD.  Lyman enlisted...

Apr 9, 2023

Wyatt Luck, 21, of Adrian, ND, passed away Sunday, April 9, 2023 at Heinrich-Martin Dam near Adrian, ND.

Wyatt Allen Luck was born August 15, 2001, in Jamestown, ND, the son of James and Joline (Roberg) Luck.  He attended and graduated from Montpelier High School in 2019 and farmed for a short time.  Wyatt was employed as...

Apr 7, 2023

Linda (Redman) Koch, 66, of Wimbledon ND, passed away Good Friday, April 7, 2023 at Sanford Health, Fargo ND.

Linda Joy Redman was born February 15, 1957, in Illinois, the daughter of George and Darlene Redman. She graduated from high school in Windsor CO and worked for the Kodak Company in Colorado for...

Apr 7, 2023

Mary Schlecht Cofell, 62, of Jamestown, ND, passed away Friday, April 7, 2023 at her home.

Mary Schlecht was born November 5, 1960. The daughter of Chester and Ruth (Betsch) Schlecht.  She married Donald Cofell on June 13, 1987.  They made their home in Edgeley and LaMoure.

Mary is survived by her children: Tanner Cofell,...

Apr 6, 2023

Margaret Rose Samek Haugen passed away Thursday, April 6th, 2023, at St. Luke’s Nursing Home in Dickinson ND with her family at her side.  Three days prior she was diagnosed with a torn aortic artery (dissecting aneurysm) which died from.

Margaret Rose Samek was born on June 10th, 1931, at the James (Vaclav)...