Local Obituaries for Families in Jamestown, North Dakota

Nov 12, 2024

Joseph F. Swain, 76, of Valley City, passed away Tuesday night, November 12, 2024 at SMP Health – St. Raphael.

Joseph Francis Swain was born April 1, 1948, in Newburgh, NY, the son of Joseph F. and Phyllis Catherine (Waterman) Swain.

No services will be held at this time.

Nov 10, 2024

Harvey Duane Janke, 70, Jamestown, ND passed away on November 10, 2024 at his home.

He was born November 12, 1953, to Arthur and Eleanor Janke.  Harvey grew up with four sisters, Carol (Bruce) Judd, Joyce Schultes, Julie (Robert) Sprague and Wanda Abualzalaf.

Harvey and Cindy (Neustel) were married...

Nov 8, 2024

Gary Lee Orr was born on February 21, 1952, to Francis and Doris (Johnson) Orr. He grew up enjoying the country living with his three siblings. He attended grade school in Ypsilanti and then transitioned to Jamestown High School, graduating in 1970. After school, he joined the Army National Guard. He fulfilled his 6-year enlistment and was...

Nov 5, 2024

It is with heavy hearts we mourn the passing of our beloved Robert Reimers.  Robert passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at CHI-Bismarck.

Robert was born on February 19, 1957 to William and Ruby (Schweigert) Reimers.  He enjoyed fishing, wrestling, going to rodeos and the Vikings.

Robert is...

Nov 3, 2024

Stephen Leonard Vandal, 56, of Jamestown, ND, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2024 in the comfort of his home, following a fierce battle with cancer. Steve had a reputation for his quiet faith, friendly smile, sense of humor, work ethic, humility, and his courage, especially throughout his last months on earth.

Stephen Vandal was born...

Nov 3, 2024

Aloyth “Lollie” Mae Bieri, 90, of Jamestown, ND, died Sunday, November 3, 2024 at St.

Raphael’s Health Care Center in Valley City, ND. Lollie was born May 8, 1934 in Mott, ND, the

daughter of Milon and Stella (Hegge) Austin. Lollie grew up and received an education in Mott,

ND. She would go...

Nov 3, 2024

Larry H. Hakanson, 79, Jamestown, ND passed away in Fargo, ND on November 3, 2024, surrounded by his family.

Larry was born January 21, 1945 in Jamestown, ND to William and Helen (Schrum) Hakanson.  He grew up and attended school in Edgeley, ND before joining the National Guard.

He...

Oct 23, 2024

Macdonald “Sandy” Barnes

1949-2024

He wanted his obit to say, “He was a pretty good guy with a few bad habits.”

He was a really good guy who was loved by family and so many friends.

Celebrate his life and share...

Oct 20, 2024

No services are scheduled at this time.

Oct 15, 2024

Our mother, Jane (Miller) Kamletz, the lady who ‘lived to love’, peacefully passed away on October 15th, 2024. Please join us in celebrating her life at Hidden River Acres Event Center in Jamestown on Sunday, November 3, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.

Mom grew up on a small farm near Millarton along with one brother and three sisters. ...

Oct 15, 2024

Marjorie Bjerke, 89, Jamestown, ND passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at SMP Health – Ave Maria, Jamestown, ND.

Marjorie DeBoer was born July 20, 1935 at Springfield, SD to Martin and Ester (Dahlenburg) DeBoer.  She attended school in Armour and Wagner, SD.

On February 23, 1955 she...

Oct 15, 2024

Kathleen “Kitty” Jo Graves, 81, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, after living several years with severe vascular dementia.

Kitty was born April 9, 1943, in Jamestown, North Dakota to Howard James and Marion Elizabeth (Kalbfliesch) McGillivray.  Kitty was the second youngest of 7 children - John (Jack), Patricia, Virginia (Sally),...

Oct 14, 2024

Elvera A. Divers, 99, of Jamestown, ND, passed away Monday morning, October 14, 2024 at Eventide, Jamestown.

Elvera was born August 22, 1925, the daughter of Albert and Anna Wendt.  She was baptized and confirmed in Zion Lutheran Church, Grand Rapids, ND.  Elvera grew up on a farm south of Grand Rapids, attending school in Grand Rapids...

Oct 6, 2024

Florence Mathews Fisher Burkhardt, 86, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2024, with her loving family by her side.

Florence was born February 1, 1938, in Akeley, Minnesota to Wayne and Myrtle (Batteen) Mathews.  She attended farm schools in Stutsman County and briefly attended school in California while living there.  She moved back...

Oct 6, 2024

Donna Mae Sophie Weatherly, 85, of Jamestown, ND, passed away Sunday morning, October 6, 2024 at Jamestown Regional Medical Center.

Donna was born March 27, 1939, at home in Corwin Township, near Ypsilanti, ND, the daughter of Herman and Clara (Domek) Beckman.  She attended country school near the farm, and at Ypsilanti and Montpelier schools.  Donna began...

Oct 4, 2024

Luella A. Deutscher, 85, passed away surrounded by family at Ave Maria nursing home on Friday, October 4, 2024, after a difficult and lengthy health battle.

Luella A. Vilhauer was born on July 18, 1939, on a farm near Hosmer, South Dakota, to Anna Mary (Jundt) and August Vilhauer.  She was the youngest...

Oct 3, 2024

Jodi O’Neill, 64, of Jamestown, ND, passed away Thursday afternoon, October 3, 2024 at her home.

Jodi was born September 10, 1960, in Jamestown, the daughter of Gerald and Margaret (Rudnick) Patterson.  She attended Jamestown High School where she was the Spud Queen in FFA.  Upon her graduation in 1978, Jodi joined the US Navy.  She was...

Sep 25, 2024

Juan Antonio Leon Martinez, 56, of Edgeley, ND, passed away Wednesday morning, September 25, 2024 at his home.

Mass of Christian Burial – 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at Transfiguration Catholic Church, Edgeley.

Sep 25, 2024

Brenda J. Howard, 65, of Sun City, AZ, formerly of Kensal, ND, passed away at her sister’s home on Wednesday morning, September 25, 2024 in West Fargo, ND.

Brenda Joy Partlow was born September 24, 1959, in New Rockford, ND, the daughter of Alvin and Mary (Wildermuth) Partlow.  She moved with her family to Ellensburg, WA and...

Sep 23, 2024

Dorothy Hidy, born on September 23, 1958, in Jamestown, North Dakota, to Wilfert and Helen (Ziemann) Thom, passed away on her 66th birthday, September 23, 2024, in Wabash, Indiana. She leaves behind a legacy of warmth, kindness, and love that will forever be cherished by her husband Robert Hidy, her children Christopher and Vanessa, her brother Jerry, and all...