Local Obituaries for Families in Jamestown, North Dakota
Robert P Widmer
Sep 10, 2021
Robert “Bob” Phillip Widmer, 92, of Jamestown, North Dakota died on Friday, September 10, 2021 at Rock of Ages in Jamestown.
Bob was born on February 23, 1929 in Medina, ND to Daniel and Alvina (Mayer) Widmer. He went to IOSCU township school up to eighth grade. Bob grew...
James Kenneth Bender
Sep 7, 2021
James K. Bender, 80, left his earthly home for one with his Lord and Savior on September 7, 2021, at Ave Maria Village. Jim was born in Alvwood, MN to Kenneth and Ester Oliver. Following the death of his mother when he was ten months old, Jim was adopted by Otto and Anna Bender. They lived in...
Charles M Tanata
Sep 2, 2021
Charles M. “Charley” Tanata, 87, of Jamestown, ND, peacefully passed away Thursday evening, September 2, 2021 at Ave Maria Village, Jamestown.
Charles M. Tanata was born January 2, 1934, the son of Matthew and Lidwina (Scheler) Tanata. He grew up and attended school and graduated in New Rockford. Charley married Elizabeth Librande in Minot on June 6,...
Margaret Mcbride
Aug 30, 2021
Margaret Irene McBride
Margaret McBride 84, died on Monday, August 30, 2021at Ave Maria Village Nursing Home.
Margaret Irene Morris was born on August 9, 1937 in Woodworth, ND to Alice (Miller) and Elmer Morris.
She grew up in Jamestown, ND. She graduated from Jamestown High School in 1955. She worked as a...
Maralyn Egedisen
Aug 29, 2021
Maralyn Egedisen passed away peacefully at Sunrise at Cherry Creek Assisted Living in Denver, Colorado on August 29, 2021, at the age of 79.
Maralyn Andrews was born May 23, 1942 at Still Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa to C. Earl and Claire (Saathoff) Andrews. She attended Maple Grove Elementary School through the 5th grade. In 1953,...
Michael Andrew Chewakin
Aug 28, 2021
Burial with honors will be held 12:00 PM, Thursday, September 2, 2021 at the North Dakota Veteran's Cemetery.

Penny Huebner
Aug 28, 2021
Penny D. Huebner, 72, of Jamestown, ND, passed away Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Sanford Health, Fargo.
No services will be held at this time.
Myron "Butch" Mosolf
Aug 27, 2021
Myron “Butch” Charles Mosolf, 71, of Jamestown, peacefully passed away at his home on August 27, 2021 surrounded by his loved ones, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Butch was born on May 27, 1950 to Walter Mosolf and Doris (Orville) Stenson in Cando, ND and was raised in Rocklake, ND.
Butch graduated from Rocklake...
Doloras June (Wegenast) Batsch
Aug 27, 2021
Doloras “June” Batsch, 89, of Jamestown, ND died on August 27, 2021 at Ave Maria Village Nursing Home.
Doloras June Wegenast was born on February 25, 1932 in LaMoure County, ND, the daughter of Fredrick and Lydia (Quaschnick) Wegenast Jr.
She grew up on the family farm, attended Ray...
Scott Hoggarth
Aug 26, 2021
Scott Hoggarth, 54, of Jamestown ND passed away on August 26, 2021 in Moreton ND. Scott was born at Jamestown Hospital to Duane and Cheryl Hoggarth on May 30th, 1967. Scott graduated from Kensal Public School and North Dakota State School of Science in Wahpeton ND. Scott married Ann (Neary) Hoggarth on April 10th, 2000. They had two children...
Pearl Ann Bertsch
Aug 23, 2021
Born October 10th, 1938 in Britton, SD, Pearl was the youngest of five Bohemian/German decedents to Nobert and Velva (Siebel) Wanous. Pearl attended and graduated from Kidder High in 1956 in a class of four. She was active in basketball, girl’s state and choir. “Go Tigers!” As time passed, Pearl was instrumental in organizing class reunions for...
Rickie Mickelson
Aug 22, 2021
Rickie (Rick) Kent Mickelson, 67, of Jamestown, ND, entered heaven on August 22nd, 2021, at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND. Surrounded by his loving wife and family
Rickie Kent Mickelson was born on October 1 st , 1953, to Leroy and Cathryn Mickelson in Kensal, North Dakota. As a child, Rick lived in...
Connie Wanzek
Aug 17, 2021
Connie Wanzek passed away peacefully at her home in Jamestown, ND on August 17, 2021.
Connie was born in Minot, ND on February 20, 1958. She graduated from Butte High School and attended Minot State College. She married David Wanzek in November of 1986. She spent most of her adult life in Jamestown.
Connie is...
Harold "Tank" Laraway
Aug 15, 2021
Harold “Tank” Laraway, born July 1, 1928 passed away August 15, 2021. He was a lifelong resident of Jamestown ND. He was a man who did not really realize what he accomplished.
After graduating from Jamestown High School and Jamestown College (now University of Jamestown) where he was known for his baseball and...
Bernard A Samek
Aug 14, 2021
Bernard “Bernie” A. Samek passed away Saturday, August 14, 2021, at Eventide, Jamestown, ND.
Bernie was born on September 13, 1943 to James and Mary (Zastoupil) Samek, on the family farm, Wimbledon, ND. Bernie was the 14th of 15 children. Bernie attended Dover Country School for the first eight years and graduated from Wimbledon High School in...
Betty M (Lee) Kooker
Aug 5, 2021
Betty M. Kooker, 93, Jamestown, ND, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 5, 2021, at Eventide Nursing Home.
Betty was born on July 15, 1928 in Sterling, ND, the daughter of F.M. “Marion” and Pauline (Envik) Lee. She graduated from Bismarck High School in 1946 and attended Bismarck Business College. She worked at...
Andrew "Andy" Nykolayow
Jul 29, 2021
Andrew (“Andy”) Nykolayow, 94, of Fargo, ND, formerly of Jamestown, ND, and Robinson, ND, passed away on July 29, 2021, at Bethany on 42nd, in Fargo, ND.
On July 16, 1927, Andy was born to William and Barbara (Oshanick) Nykolayow on the farm near Sand Creek, McCone County, MT, as part of the...
Richard John Szarkowski
Jul 29, 2021
Richard “Dick” Szarkowski, son of John and Virginia “Jean” Szarkowski, born August 19th, 1947, left this world July 29th, 2021.
Dick attended Jamestown high school and served four years in the Air Force. Returning to Jamestown from Great Britain with his Beatle Boots, the girls lined up to dance with him. With his dimpled smile and quick...
Timothy Greenlund
Jul 28, 2021
Timothy Ronald Greenlund, 59, Jamestown, ND passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at his home.
Timothy Greenlund was born on August 19, 1961 to Ronald and Darlene Greenlund in Jamestown, ND. Tim grew up and attended school in Jamestown. He served in the US Navy from 1980-1984. Tim enjoyed being around family and watching old western shows,...