Local Obituaries for Families in Jamestown, North Dakota

Jul 24, 2021

James William “Jim” Smith, 57, of Buchanan, ND passed away unexpectedly Saturday, July 24, 2021 near the Smith Family Farm.

Jim was born March 27, 1964, the youngest child to Ralph Eugene “Gene” and Beverly Ann “Bev” (Rick) Smith and was raised on the family farm. He attended Pingree Schools, and Graduated with...

Jul 22, 2021

Reinhold Schmidt, 95, West Fargo, N.D. died Thursday July 22, 2021 at Bethany Retirement Nursing Home, Fargo, N.D.

Reinhold was born March 31, 1926 on the Schmidt homestead farm in Frettim Township northwest of Lake Williams, N.D. to Mother Mary (Kassman) and Fred Schmidt.  Reinhold attended Frettim Township country school and completed 8 years of education.  He...

Jul 18, 2021

Esther Gust, 91, of Jamestown, ND, formerly of Woodworth, ND, passed away Sunday, July 18, 2021 at Ave Maria Village, Jamestown.

Esther was born October 7, 1929, in the New Home area, Lowery Township, rural Woodworth, the daughter of Michael and Natalie (Gleisner) Hauf.  She was raised and attended school there and was confirmed August 6, 1944...

Jul 16, 2021

Elda Hulda (Rewald) Brunsch, age 97, passed away July 16, 2021 in Jamestown, ND where she was in the care of Hospice at Ave Maria Village.

Elda was born July 6, 1924 near Woodworth, ND in Wadsworth Township to Alfred and Hulda (Leapaldt) Rewald. Elda was baptized and confirmed at New Home Lutheran...

Jul 7, 2021

Jacob John Siebert "Jack" (78) entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 6, 2021. He was born in Kensal, ND on Feb 16, 1943 to Anton & Elizabeth Siebert. “Jack” was one of 7 children (3 brothers & 3 sisters). He graduated high school in 1961 and attended North Dakota State College of Science before joining the...

Jul 6, 2021

Louise ( Rowell ) Harshman, 89, passed away peacefully July 6th, 2021 at Ave Marie Village, in Jamestown, ND.

Louise was born on February 27, 1932 to Henry and Bertha (Baker) Rowell in Jamestown,ND.

She grew up and attended school in Jamestown. She later married Arnold Harshman in 1950. They had six daughters together. They...

Jul 5, 2021

Verna Marie Pfaff, 83, Tappen, ND went to her heavenly home on July 5th, 2021, at the Ave Maria Village in Jamestown after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Verna was born in 1938, in rural Medina the daughter of Edwin and Lydia (Ruff) Enzminger. She attended a one room schoolhouse in rural Medina...

Jul 3, 2021

Doraine L. (Triepke, Podoll) Keller passed away peacefully on July 3rd, 2021 at Ave Maria Village in Jamestown, North Dakota.

Doraine was born August 15, 1929 to Henry and Alma (Lee) Triepke in Millarton, North Dakota.  She was one of 12 children.  Doraine was a twin sister to Doris.  She attended Nortonville School and in 1948, she...

Jul 3, 2021

Dennis Lorenz, 75, of Jamestown, ND, passed away of natural causes during a bike ride Saturday, July 3, 2021 near Kensal, ND.

Dennis James Lorenz was born February 8, 1946, in Jamestown, ND to Edward and Agnes (Miemietz) Lorenz.  He graduated from high school in Wimbledon, ND.  Dennis married Elizabeth “Betty” Roller on September 21, 1968 in...

Jul 2, 2021

Donald Knutson, 97, Lakeville, Minnesota passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021.  Donald was born October 18, 1923 in Churchs Ferry, ND, the son of Emil Knutson and Laura (Ebel) Knutson.  He graduated from Churchs Ferry High School and attended the University of Tennessee.  He was in the US Army from February 1943 until January 1946, serving...

Jul 2, 2021

Lillian Peckham, 99, Jamestown, ND formerly of Ypsilanti, ND passed away Friday, July 2, 2021 at her home.

Lillian G. Erickson was born November 11, 1921 on a farm in the Adrian, ND area.  The 5th of nine children born to William and Oline (Olson) Erickson.  The family moved to a farm near...

Jul 1, 2021

Roy “Jerry” Ronholm, 91, of Jamestown, North Dakota died on Thursday, July 1, 2021 at his home.

Jerry was born on December 10, 1929 the son of Gudmund and Clara (Odland) Ronholm in McHenry, ND. He graduated from McHenry High School on May 29, 1947 and then from NDSU on June 11, 1956 with his degree in...

Jun 30, 2021

Janice J. (Johnston) Fietzek, Jamestown, ND passed away suddenly at her home on Wednesday, June 30, 2021.

Janice was born February 28, (not a leap year) to Floyd and Ada (Fode) Johnston.  They were expecting a winter storm so Grandpa Johnston took Grandma into Gackle.  After being snowbound for two weeks, mom got...

Jun 27, 2021

Leanor Erling, 101, Jamestown, ND passed away peacefully Sunday, June 27, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family.

Leanor was born to Nick and Marry (Tavis) Gauer on February 11, 1920.  She attended schools at Glen Ullin grade school and Glen Ullin High School.  Upon graduation, she was employed by Att. Saul Halpern.  In 1940, she...

Jun 27, 2021

Kevin Lee Thoele was born January 25, 1961, to Verna (Wallert) and LeRoy Thoele, Arlington, Minnesota. He attended elementary and high school in Arlington, graduating in 1979. After graduation, Kevin attended Central Lakes Community College in Staples, Minnesota where he graduated as one of the top in his class, in the heavy- duty diesel equipment program. After...

Jun 26, 2021

Robert (Bob) Duchscherer was an amazing husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend.  On Saturday June 26, 2021 at 78 years of age, Robert went to his heavenly home.

Robert Leo Duchscherer was born October 22, 1942 in Minot, ND to Katherine and Peter Duchscherer.  He grew up and attended school in Velva.  After graduation Bob attended...

Jun 22, 2021

John L. Bennett, age 70, of Jamestown, ND (formerly Minneapolis, MN) passed away unexpectedly on June 22, 2021.

John was born on August 6, 1950 in Jamestown, ND the son of John and Erma (Rowell) Bennett. He attended Jamestown High School and graduated in 1968. He eventually moved and settled in Minneapolis. John...

Jun 21, 2021

Eric E. Lindbo, 66, of Jamestown passed away on June 21, 2021 at Ave Maria Village in Jamestown, ND under the care of Hospice.

Eric was born on June 14, 1955 in Rolla, ND the son of Olaf and Ella (McDougall) Lindbo. He attended Rolla Public School and graduated in 1973. He worked...

Jun 20, 2021

Jo Ann M. Spravzoff passed away on June 20, 2021 at Hatton Prairie Village, Hatton, ND.

Jo Ann was born on May 25, 1936 in Verona, ND, the daughter of Phyllis and Fred Kupfer.  She was raised in LaMoure, ND and received her education there.

Jo Ann and Arvid “Butch” Brignall were married and together...

Jun 20, 2021

Elizabeth (Betty) Pauline Wibstad, 70, of Montpelier, ND, passed away on June 20, 2021 after a battle with an extremely aggressive form of cancer.

The oldest of 12 children, Betty was born on May 27, 1951, to Gladys Lorraine (Klose) Zimney and Paul (Bud) T.  Zimney in Jamestown, ND.

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