Local Obituaries for Families in Jamestown, North Dakota

Sep 23, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sandra Kay Horsager, age 65, who left us peacefully on September 23, 2024, in her home.

Sandi was born on February 4, 1959, in Jamestown. Sandi was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, whose warmth kindness and compassion touched everyone who had the privilege...

Sep 19, 2024

Roger James Thompson, 89, Jamestown, ND passed away peacefully Thursday, 19 September 2024, at Ave Maria under Hospice Care and in the caring support of immediate family and staff.

Roger was born March 26, 1935 in Woodworth, ND. The son of Usher and Ida (Lange) Thompson he grew up and attended school around the Jamestown area before...

Sep 14, 2024

Theresa Ann Cross was born February 16, 1954 to Ray and Martha Reyes. Theresa was born in Santa Fe Springs, California and moved to Brea, CA when she was 14. Theresa attended a private catholic school, St. Pius the 10th, 1st through 8th grade and Sonora high school where she performed on the dance team known as the “drill...

Sep 14, 2024

Rita Nelson passed away September 14, 2024 at SMP Ave Maria, Jamestown ND. She was 97 years old.

Rita was born to Albert and Pauline (Stampka) Siebert at home in rural Courtenay on April 16, 1927. She was the oldest sister to Delores (Lory) and Lorraine (Toody). Rita attended and graduated from Courtenay High School.

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Sep 13, 2024

Evelyn J. Steckler, 88, of Jamestown, passed away peacefully at Edgewood Vista, Jamestown, on Friday, September 13, 2024.

Evelyn J. Willey was born February 6, 1936, in Jamestown ND, the daughter of Lloyd and Josephine (Anderson) Willey. She attended grade school in Ypsilanti, ND, and rural school in the area. Evelyn attained her GED from James Valley...

Sep 12, 2024

Norman “Bubber” Eugene Leigh, 75, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2024, at his home

in Edgeley. Norman Eugene Leigh was born May 27, 1949, at Jamestown Hospital to Marvin and Ruby

(Ernst) Leigh. He attended Fullerton school, graduating in 1969.

After graduation, he moved to Detroit Lakes, MN where he worked at a...

Sep 12, 2024

Margaret "Peg" Schemmel (Newcomb), 74, passed away on September 12, 2024, in Ellendale, North Dakota. Born on April 10, 1950, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Peg was a beacon of creativity and kindness throughout her life.

Peg graduated from Columbia Heights High School before pursuing higher education at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, University of...

Sep 11, 2024

Nina Anderson, 79, of New Rockford, ND, passed away Wednesday morning, September 11, 2024 at 4th Corporation, New Rockford.

Nina Alma Anderson was born with cerebral palsy on January 1, 1945, the daughter of Charles and Mabel (Masiel) Anderson.  She was cared for by her family until her mother died in 1964, then her brother and sister-in-law,...

Sep 10, 2024

Leona Harriet (Gatz) Lien came into this world April 22, 1941, the daughter of Prosper and Doris Gatz, and the baby sister of Larry. She left this life September 10, 2024.  She attended school and graduated from Monango Public School. She attended college in Ellendale, ND with the intention of becoming a teacher; however, she followed a...

Sep 4, 2024

Gary O. Sahr, 77, of Jamestown, ND, passed away Wednesday afternoon, September 4, 2024, at Sanford Health, Fargo, ND, surrounded by his family.

Gary was born February 4, 1947, at Trinity Hospital, Jamestown, ND, the son of Raymond and Winifred (Kiltie) Sahr.  He grew up on a farm near Jamestown and attended a one-room schoolhouse until the...

Sep 3, 2024

Marvin L. Wanamaker Jr, 87, of Jamestown, ND, went home to be with his wife, Gloria (who passed on June 22, 2023) of 66 years on September 3, 2024 at Essentia Health, Fargo, ND, surrounded by his family.

Marvin was born July 18, 1937, the son of Marvin Sr and Beverly (Dodge) Wanamaker.  He was united in...

Aug 29, 2024

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Aug 29, 2024

William “Bill” Trautman, 89, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at Touchmark, Fargo, ND.

Bill was born on August 11, 1935 in Medina, ND to Rudolph and Edna (Bader) Trautman.  He graduated from Medina High School in 1954 and married Betty Andres on November 7, 1956.

After serving in the Army National Guard, Bill...

Aug 29, 2024

Laura Margaret (Drake) Hoffarth passed away on August 29, 2024, with her sister Edna at her side.  She was 94 years old and had lived independently until May of 2024 when she entered Eventide in Jamestown, ND.

Laura was born May 8th, 1930, (a Thursday at 3:30 a.m.) to Helen (Hanner) and Clarence...

Aug 25, 2024

Anne Dalsted of Jamestown, ND died early Sunday morning, August 25, 2024 at home.

Anne was the daughter of J.A. (Arnie) and May Gilje born October 29, 1949 in Carrington, ND. She graduated Carrington High School in 1967 and Concordia College, Moorhead, MN in 1971. Anne worked at the Alexandria Hospital, St. Luke’s Hospital Fargo, Jamestown Hospital...

Aug 23, 2024

Mark Wayne Peske, 68, Ypsilanti, North Dakota passed away Friday, August 23, 2024 at his home.

Mark was born February 12, 1956 in Jamestown, ND to Charles and Jean Peske.  Mark attended and graduated from local schools.  Mark enlisted in the USMC on March 27, 1973 and was honorably discharged on March 26,...

Aug 22, 2024

Gerald was born 12/6/1938 to Catherine (Doyle) and Harry Brickner in Minot, ND.  He attended 1st and 2nd grade in Velva, ND and 3rd through 12th grades in Makoti, ND.  He graduated from Makoti High School as Valedictorian in 1956.  In high school Jerry played the baritone in the school band and won several awards playing baritone solos.  Jerry...

Aug 22, 2024

Elizabeth “Liz” J. Doyle, 79, of Jamestown, formerly Wimbledon, ND, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2024, in her home.

Liz was born on June 9, 1945, to Jack and Anna (Wulff) Neva. She grew up in and around Kensal and graduated from Kensal High School.

Liz lived in Kensal, Courtenay, Wimbledon, and Jamestown, ND. She...

Aug 21, 2024

Kenneth T. Jonietz passed away in Jamestown, North Dakota on August 21, 2024 at the age of 95.  Ken was born on December 15, 1928 in Williston North Dakota to Sally and Thomas Jonietz, he joined 2 older sisters Kathryn and Lorraine.  Ken attended Sheyenne River Academy in Harvey North Dakota for High School. It was there...

Aug 21, 2024

Barbara Sizer, 90, of Jamestown, ND, passed away early Wednesday morning, August 21, 2024 at SMP Health – Ave Maria, Jamestown.

Barbara Ann and her twin sister, Betty, were born October 3, 1933, at home in Uxbridge Township, near Wimbledon, ND, the daughter of Edward and Anna (Rudi) Christ.  She graduated from Uxbridge High School and attended...