Local Obituaries for Families in Jamestown, North Dakota

Schelly M Schlaht

Dec 2, 2018

Schelly M. Schlaht, 68, of Jamestown, ND, passed away Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Eventide, Jamestown.

Schelly M. Schlaht was born November 22, 1950, in Jamestown, the daughter of Harold “Chubby” and Artena (Lang) Schlaht. She graduated from Jamestown High School and from Valley City State University with a teaching degree. Schelly taught for several years in...

Clifford H Ruff

Dec 1, 2018

Clifford H. Ruff, 89, formerly of Edgeley, ND passed away on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at the Good Samaritan Society in Oakes, ND.

Clifford was born on January 16, 1929 to Otto and Bertha (Lang) Ruff by Fredonia, ND. He spent his first few years on a farm near Fredonia, then the family moved to...

Mae Demos

Nov 30, 2018

Mae De Mos passed away on Friday, November 30, 2018 at Eventide of Jamestown. She was 92. Mae was born on July 26, 1926, to Jack and Jennie (Whittan) McKenzie in Minneapolis, MN. She was the oldest of 8 children. Mae married the love of her life, George De Mos in Nevada on November 11, 1951. Mae...

Melvin James Kachel

Nov 30, 2018

Melvin (Mel) Kachel, 91 Jamestown, ND passed away at Ave Maria Village on November 30, 2018.

Melvin James Kachel was born on September 22, 1927 at Fargo, ND, the son of Frank and Mary (Stampka) Kachel. He was raised in the Fried and Jamestown areas. He attended St. John’s Academy in Jamestown and High School...

Thea Wagner

Nov 27, 2018

Thea Wagner, 84, of Jamestown, ND, passed away Tuesday evening, November 27, 2018 at Edgewood, Jamestown.

Theadora C. Wagner was born on Christmas Day, December 25, 1933 in Jamestown, the daughter of Jacob W. Wagner, Sr. and Mary Rose (Plinski) Wagner. She graduated from St. John’s Academy in 1952 and was a student of music. Thea studied...

Margaret Soulis

Nov 26, 2018

Margaret Soulis, 79, Jamestown, North Dakota passed away Monday, November 26, 2018 at Eventide Jamestown.

Margaret Zimmerman was born July 9, 1939 in Cleveland, ND, the daughter of Harry and Alice (Whipple) Zimmerman. She graduated from Cleveland High School and attended Jamestown College where she was enrolled in the nursing program. Marge married John W....

Dale R Decker

Nov 23, 2018

Dale R. Decker, 76, Jamestown, ND passed away Friday, November 23, 2018 at St. Rose Care Center, LaMoure, ND.

Dale was born January 14, 1947 in Loma, North Dakota to Edward and Bertina Decker. In 1952, the family moved to Plaza, ND and in 1957, they moved to Wimbledon, ND. Dale attended and graduated from Wimbledon High...

William "Bill" Finch

Nov 22, 2018

William Finch, 100, Jamestown, North Dakota passed away Thursday, November 22, 2018 in his home under hospice care.

William Finch was born December 14, 1917 in Jamestown, North Dakota to Elmer and Carrie (Dahl) Finch. He attended and graduated from Jamestown High School.

After 25 years, William retired from the railroad. In 1937 he started...

Mathilda "Tilly" Potter

Nov 19, 2018

Mathilda “Tilly” Potter, 80, Jamestown, died Monday, November 19, 2018, at Eventide, Jamestown.

Mathilda Siebert was born at LaPorte, MN on August 24, 1938, to Anton and Elizabeth (Stark) Siebert. She moved to Kensal with her parents as a very young age. She graduated from Kensal High School in May, 1956.

Mathilda married Donald Potter...

Dennis Lee Kanwischer

Nov 16, 2018

Dennis Lee Kanwischer, 73, Jamestown, ND, died Frida morning, November 16, 2018 at his home under the care of hospice, after an over 3 years fight with lung cancer.

Dennis was born September 16, 1945, in Carrington, ND, the son of Christ and Dora (Wachtel) Kanwischer. He attended rural schools in the Carrington area his first seven...

Sharon Sheetz

Nov 14, 2018

Sharon Sheetz, 74, of Jamestown, ND, passed away Wednesday morning, November 14, 2018 at Sanford Medical Center, Bismarck.

Sharon was born June 9, 1944, in Great Falls, MT, the daughter of Ruth (Sylvester) LaRosa and Dominick LaRosa. She grew up in Lewistown, MT and graduated from high school in 1963. She attended Northwest College in Kirkland, WA...

Darold Farthing

Nov 14, 2018

Darold Lee Farthing Sr., 78, was born on August 5, 1940 to Donald and Eunice Farthing in Big Timber, MT.

The family moved to Jamestown where Darold attended school. Darold enlisted in the US Navy, but due to medical reason’s was Honorably discharged.

He enjoyed working with metal and woodworking. He also enjoyed...

Sherry Stanton

Nov 12, 2018

Sherry A. Stanton, 56, of Jamestown, ND, passed away Monday evening, November 12, 2018 at Eventide, Jamestown.

Sherry Harriman was born June 17, 1962, in Jamestown, the daughter of Donley Harriman and Esther (Binder) Aljoe. She attended school in Tappen, Woodworth, and Jamestown. Sherry worked at the Budget Lodge, the Pantry Café, and her mother’s...

Chad Alan Rode

Nov 10, 2018

Chad Alan Rode, 35, of Marion, ND, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his residence Saturday, November 10, 2018.

Chad Alan Rode was born March 2, 1983, in Jamestown, ND, the son of Ronald Rode and Gayle McClean. He grew up in the Montpelier and Ypsilanti areas, attending Montpelier High School and attaining his GED. Chad...

Evelyn Moyer

Nov 8, 2018

Evelyn Florence Moyer, 91, Jamestown, ND passed away Thursday, November 8, 2018 at Bethany Care Center, Fargo, North Dakota.

Evelyn Kunde was born June 16, 1927, the daughter of Henry and Clara (Vietzke) Kunde of Parshall, ND. She was raised and attended a rural school in the Parshall area. She graduated from Parshall High School...

Helen Manns

Nov 6, 2018

Helen Gladys (Berg) Manns, Bismarck, ND, went to meet her Heavenly father, and her parents, brothers and sisters on November 6, 2018. Helen (Berg) Manns was born June 13, 1916, on the Wells/Sperger farm in Barnes County, North Dakota, the daughter of Gilbert C. and Helga (Brox) Berg.

Helen was baptized in the Montpelier Lutheran...

Loren Roberts

Oct 31, 2018

Loren Roberts, 105, Jamestown, ND, died October 31, 2018 at Jamestown Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family. Loren Mortimore Roberts was born July 22, 1913 on the family farm southwest of Eldridge in Lenton Township. He was the third of nine children born to Arthur and Clara (Bergh) Roberts. Loren attended country school in Lenton Township thru the...

Howard Sukut

Oct 30, 2018

Howard Clarence Sukut, 88, of Jamestown, ND was called to Heaven on Tuesday, October 30, 2018.

Howard Clarence Sukut was born on April 30, 1930 in Logan County, the son of Gottlob and Hulda Sukut. He attended the Logan County Country School by Lehr and later moved to Jamestown.

Howard had a strong...

Helen Larson Lysne Else

Oct 25, 2018

Helen Larson Lysne Else, 87, passed away Thursday, October 25, 2018 at Carrington Medical Center.

Helen was born July 14, 1931, at home rural Maddock, ND to Andrew and Helga (Lageson) Larson. She attended grade school at the Arne School in Arne Township, Benson County, ND until the 8th grade.

She married Robert Lysne in...