Local Obituaries for Families in Jamestown, North Dakota

Dec 21, 2024

It is with heavy hearts and profound love that we announce the passing of Lora Jean Ganser (maiden name Maine), who passed away on December 23, 2024, at the age of 90, with her two daughters by her side. Born on December 9 in Barnes County, North Dakota, she was the beloved daughter of Alfred and Edna Maine.

Dec 21, 2024

Elizabeth “Betty” (Marton) Gorman, 83, passed away December 21, 2024 at Prince of Peace Care Center in Ellendale, ND.

Betty was born on March 17, 1941 to Henry and Lydia (Schmeirer) Harr in Cleveland, ND.  She attended Cleveland Public School.  She married Marlin Miess in 1961 and to this union seven children were born: Lori (Brent) Tangen,...

Dec 21, 2024

Grace (Schober) Walz, 88, died on Saturday, December 21, 2024 in Jamestown, ND.

Grace was born on December 30, 1935, on a farm east of Jud in the township of Raney, ND, the daughter of Herman and Emma (Nitschke) Schober.  She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church.  She attended...

Dec 21, 2024

James O’Neill, 79, Woodworth, ND passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024 surrounded by family at Eventide Jamestown.

James was born July 30, 1945 in Valley City, North Dakota to William and Lois (Holmes) O’Neill.  James married Rosemary Jacob on November 7, 1964.

He is survived by his wife Rosemary, Woodworth, ND; three sons Donald, Jamestown,...

Dec 19, 2024

Darrell Bjerke, 77, passed away on December 19, 2024 in Jamestown, ND surrounded by his loved ones.  We are comforted in knowing that Darrell is now resting peacefully in the eternal arms of the Lord.

Darrell was born on March 11, 1947, in Rugby, ND, to Ole and Edith (Marlenee) Bjerke.  He was...

Dec 18, 2024

Margo Gerber, age 97, Racine, Wisconsin died December 18, 2024, at Oak Ridge Care Center, Union Grove, Wisconsin.

Margo Lore Baumann was born in Heilbronn, Germany on November 22, 1927, the daughter of Eugen and Emilie (Erlewein) Baumann. She emigrated to the United States in 1948. She was married to Vernor Ternes in...

Dec 15, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for Carl Eichelberger. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 14, 2024

Erv Sahr, 82, went home to be with his God on Saturday, December 14, 2024.

Erv was born November 18, 1942, in Jamestown, ND. The son of Ervin L. and Rachel (Wood) Sahr. He grew up on the family farm south of town, often shearing sheep and custom haying with his brothers. He graduated from Jamestown High...

Dec 11, 2024

Janice Ammon, 83, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, surrounded by family at SMP Health - St. Raphael nursing home in Valley City, North Dakota.

Janice Elizabeth Piatz was born on August 19, 1941, in Hazen, North Dakota, to Joseph and Stella (Yeager) Piatz.  She grew up and attended school in Stanton.  Janice married Arlan Ammon...

Dec 11, 2024

Bruce "Red" Russell Lawrence, age 69, passed away suddenly at his home on December 11, 2024. He was born on October 19, 1955, in Oakes, North Dakota, to Thomas and Doris (Siedschlag) Lawrence.

Bruce graduated from Courtenay High School in 1973 and went on to build a life full of adventure and passion. He started his career...

Dec 10, 2024

Elaine Francis (Miska) Nieland, 98, passed away on December 10, 2024, on the 78th Anniversary of her wedding day, at Edgewood Senior Living in Jamestown, ND.

Elaine was born on October 14, 1926 near Buchanan, ND to Joseph and Margaret (Davis) Miska. Sadly, Margaret passed away when Elaine was only eight years old. Elaine started school in...

Dec 7, 2024

Frank N. Fischer, 94, passed away December 7th, 2024, at SMP Health – Ave Maria in Jamestown, ND.

Frank was born on June 27th, 1933, in Turtle Lake, the son of Emma (Keel) Fischer and Frank M. Fischer. Following a stellar high school athletic career, Frank graduated from Turtle Lake High School and was then recruited to...

Dec 3, 2024

Gary Michael Neys, 73, of Buchanan, ND, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2024, at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, surrounded by his beloved family. Gary was born on May 9, 1951, in Jamestown, ND, to Louis and Gertrude (Blaskowski) Neys. He lived a life full of kindness, love, and dedication to his family and community.

Dec 2, 2024

David E. “Dave” Nething of Jamestown, ND died December 2, 2024, of natural causes at SMP Health - Ave Maria, Jamestown, ND at the age of 91.

Twice each day for many years, Dave prayed to God he would be a better person and a better friend in Jesus than he was the day before. He knew...

Dec 2, 2024

Verney Jane Jorgenson, age 85, of Jamestown, ND passed on to her heavenly home December 2, 2024. She was born December 9, 1938 at Mercy Hospital in Valley City to Anton and Helga (Guttormson) Strander. Verney, the second youngest of 12 children, grew up on a farm near Fort Ransom, ND, graduating from Fort Ransom High School...

Dec 2, 2024

Lois Ann (Sund) Grabinger A Record of a Life Well Lived – (Abridged)

Lois Ann (Sund) Grabinger passed away on December 2nd, 2024, at Ave Maria Nursing Home, surrounded by her family. She was a remarkable woman. And, as her children… we want to share her remarkable story.

Mom...

Nov 27, 2024

Randy Jones, 82, of Fargo, ND, formerly of Jamestown, ND, passed away early Wednesday morning, November 26, 2024 at SMP Health – St. Catherine North, Fargo, after a long illness.

Randy Jones was born October 31, 1942, in Nashville, TN, the son of Carlos and Margaret (Law) Jones.  He attended school in Warner Robins, GA, graduating from...

Nov 26, 2024

Shelia Kay (Mickelson) Salberg passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at Eventide Jamestown.

Shelia was born May 10, 1947 to LeRoy and Catherine (Fletcher) Mickelson as the 3rd of 13 children.  She graduated from Jamestown High School in 1965.  Her son Damon was born the following year.

Shelia worked...

Nov 25, 2024

Geraldine L. Lee, age 98 years and 5 months, passed away on November 25, 2024 in Jamestown, ND, under the care of JRMC Hospice and the staff at Ave Maria SMP Health.

Visitation will be held on Friday, December 6, 2024 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Eddy Funeral Home, 621 1st Ave S, Jamestown, ND with...

Nov 25, 2024

Jule M. Pahl, 82, of Jamestown, ND, passed away Monday afternoon, November 25, 2024 at Sanford on 23rd, Fargo.

Jule Morris Pahl was born January 13, 1942, in New Leipzig, ND, the son of August Fred and Bertha (Koepling) Pahl.  He attended school at Carrington, ND and began working various jobs at a young age.  Jule was...