Local Obituaries for Families in Jamestown, North Dakota
Maralyn Salting
Jan 22, 2019
On Tuesday, January 22, 2019, Maralyn (Richter) Salting passed away at the age of 90. Maralyn was born on August 26, 1928 in Brantford, ND to Otto and Marie (Wightman) Richter.
Maralyn grew up on the family farm and graduated from New Rockford High School in 1946. She then attended Jamestown College, where she met...
Marge Lange
Jan 18, 2019
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Jamestown.
A prayer service will be at 7 p.m. Monday at Good Shepherd Chapel at Ava Maria Village, with visitation one hour prior to both services.
Marge Lange was born July 26, 1931 in Jamestown to Adwolt and Ruth...

Patricia Rutgers
Jan 17, 2019
There are no services scheduled at this time.
To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Patricia Rutgers , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.
Harvey R Jensen
Jan 17, 2019
Harvey Raymond Jensen was born October 26, 1925 in Paulson Siding, ND, the son of Signus and Hulda (Winther) Jensen. He attended schools in Northgate, Crosby and Berthold, ND where he graduated from high school in 1943. He was employed by the Great Northern Railway until he became 18 and then he volunteered for induction into the Army. Harvey...
Alvin Berndt
Jan 14, 2019
Alvin Berndt, 90, Jamestown, ND, died Monday, Jan. 14, 2019 at Ave Maria Village, Jamestown.
Alvin was born Dec. 13, 1928 in Valley City, ND to William and Sophie (Wentz) Berndt. He lived in Kensal and then later settled in Jamestown.
Understanding the importance of hard work, Alvin did numerous odd jobs before...

Lawrence John Moen
Jan 12, 2019
Lawrence J. Moen, 83, of New Rockford, ND, died Saturday, January 12, 2019 at Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd.
Lawrence John Moen was born June 8, 1935, the son of John and Anna (Erickson) Moen. He was raised in the Harvey area and was a truck driver for many years.
Lawrence is survived by...
Archine Hoffer
Jan 8, 2019
Archine D Hoffer, 81, of Jamestown, ND passed away peacefully on January 8, 2019. Archine was born July 1st 1937 to Jacob and Pauline Hoffer. He was raised on his family farm four miles north and one west of Streeter. He received his education in a one room school house north of the farm and finished his high school...
Vern Brown
Jan 6, 2019
Vern M. Brown Jr., 88, of Jamestown, ND, passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2019 at Baptist Health Care Center in Bismarck, ND.
Vern was born on January 16, 1930 at Courtenay, ND to Vern and Rose (Rosenberry) Brown, raised on his parent’s farm in Courtenay and educated at St. Catherine’s Catholic School in Valley...
Robert C Murphy
Jan 6, 2019
Robert Charles Murphy, Jr. went to his rest on Sunday, January 6, 2019, at Eventide, Jamestown, ND. He was shared by Trinity Lutheran Church and St. John's Lutheran Church in Jamestown as Director of Music Ministries and Choir Director, respectively, since February of 2016.
Bob was born December 26, 1956 in Oakland, CA to Robert and Clothilde...
Lawrence Kropp
Jan 5, 2019
Lawrence “Larry” H. Kropp, 83, of Jamestown, ND peacefully passed away Saturday, January 5, 2019 at Ave Maria Village, Jamestown.
Larry was born at Trinity Hospital at Jamestown December, 4th, 1935 to Lawrence Paul and Beulah (Campbell) Kropp.
His parents took him home to the family farm near Buchanan, ND, and immediately put him to...
James Wald
Jan 4, 2019
James Joseph Wald, known to most people as “Jimmie Joe” was 71 when he traded in his worn-out earthly body for his heavenly one on Friday, January 4, 2019. He was able to pass away on his favorite leather couch at home with his children and wife holding his hands.
Jimmie Joe was born on September 23,...
Duane Trautman
Jan 3, 2019
Duane D. Trautman, 80, Medina, ND passed away January 3, 2019 at Sanford Hospital in Bismarck. Duane was born February 21, 1938 to Rudolph and Edna (Bader) Trautman. He was raised on his father’s farm 6 miles southeast of Medina. In 1943, his family moved to a farm one mile south of Medina. He received his education...

Phyllis P Wood
Jan 2, 2019
Phyllis R. Wood, 73, of Aberdeen, SD, native to Edgeley, ND, passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at Aurora, CO.
Visitation: 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 18, 2019 at Williams-Lisko Funeral Chapel, Edgeley, ND.
Rosary: 10:30 a.m., Friday, January 18, 2019 at Williams-Lisko Funeral Chapel, Edgeley, ND.
Interment: Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Edgeley,...
Sharon L Spiekermeier
Dec 29, 2018
Sharon Lee Spiekermeier (Rue) was born on April 11, 1952 to Thomas and Signe (Anderson) Rue in Valley City, ND. She was the baby sister to eight siblings: Dennis, Charles, Charlene, James, Thomas Jr., June and Joan (twins), and MaryAnn. The family farmed in rural Kathryn until the mid-1950’s when they moved into Kathryn. Sharon graduated from Kathryn High...
Mattie Brandt
Dec 26, 2018
Mattie Brandt, 96, of Jamestown, North Dakota, died on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at Eventide, Jamestown.
Mattie was born February 7, 1922 at Nortonville, ND, the daughter of Homer and Clara (Green) Foy. She grew up and attended school at Nortonville. Mattie married Spencer R. Brandt on June 14, 1939 at Aberdeen, SD. They made their home...
Carol Erickson
Dec 23, 2018
Carol A. Erickson, 73, Huachuca City, AZ passed away at her home after a short battle with cancer on Sunday, December 23, 2018.
Carol was born to Harold and Esther (Hildenbrand) Ratts on June 1, 1945.
She is survived by her husband Gary Erickson of 39 years. Her children Cale (Lavonne) Kiser, Jeff...
Mary (Jerger) Lackman
Dec 19, 2018
Mary Lackman, 91, of Edgeley, ND, died on Wednesday, December 19, 2018, at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND, surrounded by her family.
Mary Jerger was born on March 12, 1927, in Mitchell Valley, NE, the daughter of Henry and Mary (Schmidt) Jerger. She attended country school and grew up on the family farms in Nebraska...
Irene Finck
Dec 16, 2018
Irene (Rath) Finck was born on May 17, 1926 on a little farm 4 miles West of Heil, ND to Christ and Lydia (Lippert) Rath. Irene went to school in Heil for 8 years and then their family moved to Grandpa Rath’s farm 7 miles East of Elgin, ND. Irene attended high school in Elgin for 4 years, graduating...
June E. Ernie
Dec 13, 2018
June E. Ernie, 86, Jamestown, ND formerly of Leal, ND passed away Thursday, December 13, 2018 at Ave Maria Village Nursing Home, Jamestown, ND surrounded by her family and friends.
June E. Limesand was born June 13, 1932 in Jamestown, ND to Martin and Anna (Miller) Limesand, one of 10 siblings. She attended school at...

Randall L Barnes
Dec 10, 2018
No services will be scheduled.
To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Randall L Barnes , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.