Local Obituaries for Families in Jamestown, North Dakota

Apr 4, 2023

Marilyn Burkhardt passed away peacefully at her home one day short of her 95th birthday. She was born April 5, 1928 in Marion, North Dakota to Albert and Lillian Inga Lee Monson. Marilyn met Robert Burkhardt upon his return from active service. They were married September 1, 1949 and raised three sons.

Marilyn was a caring, compassionate...

Apr 3, 2023

Raynard G. Herr, 88, of Jamestown, died at SMP Health – Ave Maria on April 3, 2023. Mr. Herr was born January 7, 1935 at Ashley, ND, to Gust and Alvina (Meidinger) Herr.

They moved to Aberdeen SD around 1940. He graduated from Aberdeen Central High School in 1953. Ray served with the US Air Force, from...

Apr 2, 2023

Ernest Trudeau, 73, of Jamestown, ND, passed away Sunday morning, April 2, 2023 at Altru Health, Grand Forks. He is survived by his wife, Brenda (Burkett) Trudeau, Jamestown; son, Ryan Trudeau of North Vancouver, B.C, Canada; son, Jeff (Kayla) Trudeau, Horace, ND; daughter, Amanda (Levi) Dawson, Jamestown; and brother, Rodney Trudeau, Moorhead, MN, and six grandchildren.  Ernie was preceded...

Apr 1, 2023

Julian Maurice Pahl, 55, Jamestown, North Dakota passed away Saturday, April 1, 2023 at Jamestown Regional Medical Center.

Julian Maurice Pahl was born December 1, 1967 in Carrington, North Dakota to Jule and Cherryl Pahl.  He grew up in Devils Lake, ND graduating from Devils Lake High School in 1989.

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Mar 29, 2023

Avis (Hennissen) Halverson

September 9, 1925 ~ March 29, 2023 (age 97)

Avis (Hennissen) Halverson peacefully returned home on March 29, 2023 at Eventide on Eighth Care Center in Moorhead, Minnesota after a brief illness.  Many thanks to the staff at Eventide and Ethos Hospice.

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Mar 29, 2023

Ronald Earl Rewald was born October 27, 1951 to Edna (Peda) and Ewald Rewald in Jamestown, ND. He grew up on his parents’ farm north of Woodworth, ND. Ron was baptized and confirmed at Trinity New Home church. Ron attended Ova School, a one room schoolhouse near his parents’ farm, through second grade. When Ova School closed, he attended...

Mar 24, 2023

Lois E. Peplinski, 84, of Jamestown, ND, passed away late Friday evening, March 24, 2023 at SMP Health – Ave Maria, Jamestown.

Lois was born December 3, 1938, in Jamestown, the daughter of Andrew E. and Mary (Enzminger) Greenstein.  She attended Jamestown schools and graduated in 1956, after which Lois worked at the Fair Store, City Laundry...

Mar 19, 2023

Bradley Patrick Fowler

December 04, 1959 – March 19, 2023

Bradley Patrick Fowler was born in Waseca, MN on December 4th 1959 to Helen and Harry Fowler.   He attended school at Sacred Heart and then onto Waseca High School where he enjoyed playing Football and Hockey.  After High School he attended Crookston College where he...

Mar 18, 2023

Theresa Mary Kaiser, 78, Jamestown, ND passed away on March 18, 2023, due to complications from open heart surgery.

Theresa was born May 15, 1945 to Louis and Audrey Kaiser of Buchanan, North Dakota.  Theresa was the oldest girl of a family of 10 children.  Theresa graduated from Buchanan High School.  She moved...

Mar 18, 2023

William “Bill” Tanata, 76, Jamestown, ND passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023 at SMP-Health, Jamestown, ND.

William “Bill” M. Tanata was born January 10, 1947 in Jamestown, ND to John F. Tanata and Theresa R. (Degen) Tantata.  He graduated from St. John’s Academy in Jamestown.  After high school he joined the Navy and...

Mar 14, 2023

Donna Mae Schaeffer Schelske loving wife, mother and grandmother, 89, Jamestown, North Dakota died on March 14, 2023.

Donna was born on September 16, 1933 in Ashley, ND to Eddie and Ruth Schaeffer.  They moved to Medina where Donna graduated.  Donna then attended Valley City State College where she received her degree in...

Mar 10, 2023

Aaron Lawrence Marsalek, 42, of Jamestown, ND, departed this life on March 10, 2023.

Aaron was born on March 10, 1981 to Donna (Guthmiller) & Lawrence “Larry” Marsalek in Jamestown, ND. He attended Jamestown High School and went on to work for Lindberg Construction, LD Construction, Jamestown Plumbing & Heating and most recently Schwind Construction.

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Mar 9, 2023

William “Bill” Hruska passed away on Thursday, March 9th, 2023, after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Bill Hruska was born November 10, 1946, in Fort Dodge, IA and attended school at St. Edmond’s Catholic school followed by draftsman technical training. Bill’s career was focused on designing mechanical parts, he worked for several years at UTC (formally known...

Mar 9, 2023

Arlen G. Hillius, “Poncho”, 73, Medina, ND passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023 at his farm near Medina.

Arlen was born August 10, 1949 to Theodore E. Jr. and Emma L. (Schatz) Hillius in Jamestown, ND. Arlen was raised on the family farm south of Medina where he resided at the time of...

Mar 9, 2023

Lynda M. Docken (Olson) was born November 3, 1947 to Lucille Olson (Gladue) & George Olson of McGregor, ND.  She passed away suddenly from medical complications on March 9th.  She is survived by son Chris Docken, Jamestown, ND, daughter Maria Kellam (Docken), spouse Patrick Kellam, Moorhead, MN, sister Carol Fisher & niece Cari Fisher, Inver Grove Heights,...

Mar 8, 2023

Bette Griffin Parsons, 98, Jamestown, ND died on Wednesday morning, March 8, 2023 at SMP Health – Ave Maria, Jamestown, ND.

Bette Marie LeFevre was born December 20, 1924 at LaJunta, CO the daughter of Leo F. and Christine (Huls) LeFevre.  The family moved to Jamestown where she was raised, attended St. John’s Academy and graduated from...

Mar 8, 2023

Ramona Abraham passed away Wednesday, March 8th at the Sandford Hospital in Bismarck, surrounded by her family.

Ramona was born Sept. 12th 1934 on the homestead of her grandparents, Ernest and Rosa (Zwinger) Hornung. She was the daughter of Goldie (Hornung) Tripp and Vivian Tripp who were divorced. In 1938 Ramona's mother Goldie...

Mar 8, 2023

Nora Gums passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at SMP Health-Ave Maria in Jamestown at the age of 97.

Nora was born on November 30, 1925 on a farm near Alfred, North Dakota to Fred and Bertha Lehr.  She attended Alfred grade school and graduated from Gackle High School in 1943.  In 1945...

Mar 7, 2023

Lillian Shirlee (Haas) Jonietz was born on December 31, 1927 and died on March 7, 2023 at the age of 95.  Lillian was born to Lydia and Emmanuel Haas on the family farm North of Cleveland ND, she was the youngest of 5 children.

Lillian attended country school and attended Sheyenne River Academy...

Mar 6, 2023

Angela Lynn Reidburn, age 43, passed away in her home March 3rd, 2023. Angela had a long battle with addiction, and was a cancer warrior, yet never wanted to be defined only by her addiction…she was a beautiful, intelligent person who fell into its grip, yet offered love and light to so many. She walked so lightly she barely...