Local Obituaries for Families in Jamestown, North Dakota

Dec 26, 2022

Elsie Ottilia (Zerb) Hieb died on December 26, 2022 at SMP-Health, Ave Maria Jamestown, ND.

Elsie Hieb was born 9/26/24 to Martin and Ernestina Zerb at the home place.  She attended rural school in Lowery Township, Northwest of Woodworth, ND.

Elsie enjoyed helping people and was never shy of...

Dec 25, 2022

Douglas Cuypers, 79, went peacefully to the Lord December 25 at Casa De Paz Health Center, Sioux City IA.

Doug was born February 23, 1943 to Leonard and Florence (Kaffman) Cuypers and raised in the Dickey area.  He spent time in the Navy worked as a farmhand, road construction, contractor, handyman and over the road trucker.

Dec 22, 2022

Linda Anderson Kofstad, 84, Hartland, MN, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2022 at SMP-Health Ave Maria, Jamestown, ND.

Linda Anderson was born January 29, 1938 to Lester and Isabelle (McDaniel) Anderson on their farm near Juanita, ND.  She was raised on their farm south of Glenfield, ND and attended grade school at Eastman...

Dec 21, 2022

Rhonda Jan (Fietzek) DeVries, Jamestown, ND passed away at Ave Maria Village while under the care of JRMC Hospice December 21, 2022.

Rhonda was born June 4, 1957, in Jamestown, ND to Ron and Jan (Johnston) Fietzek. She attended and graduated from Montpelier High School in 1975. Rhonda attended...

Dec 19, 2022

Irene Walch, 87, Jamestown, ND passed away Monday, December 19, 2022 at Eventide Jamestown.

Irene Walch was born September 24, 1935 to Lloyd and Charlotte (Wright) Case in Jamestown, ND.  She graduated high school in Goodrich, ND.  Irene married John Walch on August 12, 1956 in Goodrich, ND.

Dec 16, 2022

Alex Bucholz, 35, of Seattle, WA, passed away December 16, 2022 at Seattle Hospital.

Mass of Christian Burial – 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 20, 2023 at St. James Basilica, Jamestown.

Burial – Calvary Cemetery, Jamestown.

Dec 15, 2022

Joseph DeKaria, 94, of Jamestown, ND, passed away December 15, 2022 at Havenwood of Maple Grove, MN.

Joseph DeKaria was born May 24, 1928, in Jamestown, the son of Antonio and Martha (Boepple) DeKaria.  He attended school in Jamestown and attended trade school for a year for diesel correspondence (ICS.)  Joseph enlisted in the US Navy in...

Dec 15, 2022

Leona Alice (Morlock) Hust, 88, Tappen, ND passed away Thursday, December 15, 2022 at St. Alexius Hospital, Bismarck, ND from COVID.

Leona was born September 24, 1934 to Adolph and Pauline Morlock.  She was raised on a farm near Pettibone, ND and graduated from Pettibone School.  Leona married Milton Hust on February 26,...

Dec 15, 2022

Marjorie Ellen Smith, 80, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, December 15, in Jamestown, ND, and she will be spending Christmas with her Lord this year.

Marjorie was born Marjorie Ellen Wilson to Glenn and Zelma (Wengel) Wilson on April 30, 1942 in Jamestown, North Dakota. She grew up in Jamestown,...

Dec 13, 2022

Troy Lee Thomas, Jr., 70, passed away peacefully in his sleep on his 70th birthday, Tuesday, December 13, 2022, in his home in Jamestown, ND.

Troy was born to Troy Lee Thomas and Betty Jean Giddings on December 13, 1952 in Wichita, KS.  He served in the US Army and also served in...

Dec 12, 2022

Carol B. Seibold, 95, of Jamestown, ND, passed away early Monday morning, December 12, 2022 in her home.

Carol Beverly Carlson was born June 22, 1927, in Jamestown, the daughter of Roy A. and Lydia (Pfaff) Carlson.  She attended school at Deer Lake Township and graduated from Sheyenne River Academy and attended Union College.  Carol was united...

Dec 11, 2022

**DUE TO WEATHER, PLEASE NOTICE DATE CHANGES**

Mass of Christian Burial – 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at St. James Basilica, Jamestown with Father Sean Mulligan, celebrant.

Visitation – One hour before each service at the churches.

Rosary – 6:30 p.m., Monday, December 19 with a Prayer Service to follow at 7:00...

Dec 8, 2022

Harold P. Bensch, age 85, Jamestown, ND passed away peacefully on December 8th 2022 after a brief illness surrounded by his family and loved ones.

Harold was born May 29, 1937, in Jamestown, ND. Harold was the son of George H. and Anna E. Bensch (Procter).  Harold grew up in Jamestown, ND, a town he dearly loved....

Dec 8, 2022

Sylvia Martin, 68, passed away on December 8, 2022, in her home north of Pettibone, ND, surrounded by her family after a long, courageous battle with cancer.

Sylvia was born on August 28, 1954, to Edward and Viona (Mittleider) Zimmerman in Bismarck, ND.  She lived in Tappen, ND and then moved to Jamestown, ND.  Sylvia married Ronald...

Dec 5, 2022

Our beloved father, husband, and brother, Larry Alan Ross, 78, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2022. He was born January 18, 1944 in Williston, ND to Mae Thome and Lloyd Ross.

Larry lived in, and contributed to, numerous North Dakota communities including Williston, Jamestown, Stanton and Fargo. In 1961, he graduated from Home on the Range...

Dec 3, 2022

Alvin Gruebele, Sr. passed away Thursday, December 3, 2022 at the age of 90.  He was born September 15, 1932, in Pettibone, ND, the son of John and Margaret (Guthmiller) Gruebele.  Alvin loved his music and was an excellent musician, playing guitar every day.  He spent 4 years in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict.  After he was...

Dec 3, 2022

A light in my life has gone out.  My mom, Lynn Rae Christoperson breathed her last at 1:55am on December 3, 2022. She was my first example of strength in adversity, of beauty, of faith.  She has been my greatest supporter, my ally, and a great mother.

Though I understand I didn’t know...

Dec 1, 2022

John David Kleven was a caring and humble husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He left this world peacefully on December 1, 2022 at age 75.

He was born to Dale and Dorothy (Hillesland) Kleven on March 23, 1947. After graduating from Aneta High School, John entered the Navy on June 14, 1966...

Dec 1, 2022

Robert Christy Steele passed away at Eventide Jamestown on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at the age of 88.

Robert was born in Jamestown, North Dakota on November 9, 1934 to Grover and Florance (Wescom) Steele.  Robert farmed his parents land for many years.  He enjoyed farming and visiting the farmstead after he retired....

Nov 22, 2022

Winona I. Rodacker, 90, of Jamestown, ND, passed away Tuesday afternoon, November 22, 2022 at SMP Health-Ave Maria.

Winona was born on a cold winter day - January 5, 1932, in Bismarck, ND, the daughter of Rudolph and Barbara (Wiebe) Schrenk. She grew up on the family farm NE of Bismarck and attended rural school near Baldwin,...