Local Obituaries for Families in Jamestown, North Dakota

Jul 9, 2018

Marcella Jawaski, 76, of Jamestown, ND, died Monday morning on July 9 at Eventide at Hi-Acres, Jamestown.

Marcella was one of a set of triplets born on May 1, 1942 at home to Alex and Olga (Koorney) Jawaski. She went to school in Dickey, ND and then moved to Jamestown with her sisters, dad and step-mother, Annie....

Jul 8, 2018

Barb Moser, 68, of Fargo, ND, formerly of Jamestown, ND, suddenly passed away on Sunday morning, July 8, 2018 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND.

Barbara Elizabeth Stein was born April 19, 1950, in Breckenridge, MN, the daughter of Milton and Mary (Reinke) Stein. She grew up in Hankinson, ND, graduating from St. Francis Academy in 1968....

Jul 8, 2018

McKinley “Mac” Roman Nielsen passed away Sunday, July 8, 2018 at JRMC, Jamestown, ND surrounded by his loving family.

Mac was born on July 29, 1944 to Edwin and Evelyn (Johnson) Nielsen. He attended school in Jamestown and graduated from JHS, class of 1962. Mac attended Wahpeton State School of Science and Devils Lake Region...

Jul 7, 2018

Donna Eckart, 65, Jamestown, ND formerly of Bowdon, ND passed away Saturday, July 7, 2018 with her family by her side, under the care of hospice.

Donna Lou Wright was born January 21, 1953 in New Rockford, ND to Keith and Margie (Gross) Wright. She grew up on the farm north of Grace City, ND,...

Jun 30, 2018

Sara J. Grider, 79, of Jamestown, ND passed away on Saturday, June 30, 2018 at Jamestown Regional Medical Cetner.

Sara was born in Lebanon, IN on April 17, 1939. Her family lived in Frankfort, IN. After graduating high school, she went on to become a hair dresser. She got married and had three children: Jacki,...

Jun 30, 2018

Kent Harrison Tarno, 48, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday morning, June 30, 2018 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo.

Kent was born November 9, 1969 in Jamestown to Myron and LaDona (Berreth) Tarno.

He grew up on a farm in the Windsor – Cleveland area. After graduation, he moved to Valley City in October...

Jun 23, 2018

Evelyn J. Bennett, 91, of Jamestown, ND, passed away Saturday morning, June 23, 2018 at Eventide.

Evelyn J. Mannel was born March 3, 1927, in Fessenden, ND, the daughter of Archie and Lena (Orsby) Mannel. She lived on the family farm and graduated from Fessenden High School. Evelyn moved to Jamestown where she attended Northern Pacific Railroad’s...

Jun 23, 2018

Clarence Duane Hanson, 91, passed away June 23, 2018 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo.

Clarence Hanson was born May 17, 1927 to Haaken and Hazel (Prentiss) Hanson in Minneapolis, MN. He was educated in Moorhead, MN and went on to join the Army in 1946. He served in Korea.

On February 2, 1948...

Jun 18, 2018

Barbara Pogue, 92, of Hopkins, MN, died Monday, June 18, 2018 at Methodist Hospital. Prior to moving to Hopkins in 2015, she was a long-time, proud resident of Jamestown, ND.

Barbara M. Dekaria was born April 26, 1926 in Jamestown to Antonio ‘Tony’ and Martha (Boepple) Dekaria. Barbara married Preston F. Pogue on July 3,...

Jun 17, 2018

James “Jim” Richard Somsen, 70, Jamestown, ND formerly of Kensal, ND passed away on Father’s Day, June 17, 2018 at Eventide Jamestown, surrounded by his family.

James Somsen was born August 23, 1947 to David W. and Rose (Bata) Somsen at the New Rockford Hospital in New Rockford, ND. He was baptized and confirmed at...

Jun 13, 2018

Donovan “Don” Ray Eberhardt, 88, of Jamestown, ND, passed away early Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at Ave Maria Village, Jamestown.

Don was born January 28, 1930, in Jamestown, the son of Ray and Grace (Wescom) Eberhardt. He graduated from Jamestown High School in 1948 and worked part-time of Solien’s Men’s Clothing. Don entered the National...

Jun 11, 2018

Adrian Jacobson, 77, of Edgeley, ND died on Monday, June 11, 2018 at Good Samaritan Society in Oakes, ND.

Adrian Earl Jacobson was born on April 5, 1941 on the Jacobson Farm in Willowbank Township and attended the country school there and then attended Edgeley High School and graduated in 1959. He was a member...

Jun 6, 2018

James Purcell, 79, of Jamestown, ND, passed away at his home Wednesday afternoon, June 6, 2018.

James was born January 11, 1939, in Carrington, ND, the son of Ervin and Irene (Krapp) Purcell. He graduated from high school and began working for Burlington Northern Railroad. James married Mary Ann Marsolek on March 15, 1960 in Jamestown. He...

Jun 5, 2018

Dorothy Coleene Housh, 84 Fargo,ND, formerly Jamestown, ND, died Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at Bethany on 42nd Fargo.

Dorothy was born November 19, 1933 to Hiram and Lenore (Ferguson)Johnson. She grew up and attended school in Oakes, ND. On May 13, 1952 she was united in marriage to David Housh in Britton, SD. She worked...

Jun 4, 2018

Arnold G. Schafer, 76, of Jamestown, ND passed away on Monday, June 4, 2018 at his home in Jamestown, surrounded by his family.

Arnold Schafer was born on May 26, 1942 in Flasher, ND, the son of Jerome and Minnie (Roll) Schafer. He graduated from Flasher High School. Arnie married Marilyn Erickson in April, 1964....

Jun 4, 2018

Jim Christ, Jamestown's #1 Sports Fan, passed away while listening to a baseball game on Monday, June 4 with some of his biggest fans by his side.

Born on April 17, 1950 to Ruby and Wally Christ, "Jimmie" was beloved baby brother to Chuck and Ginny. Because he had Cerebral Palsy, he got around with crutches and...

May 30, 2018

Lovera Kunz, 90, of Jamestown, ND, passed away Wednesday evening, May 30, 2018 at Ave Maria Village, Jamestown.

Lovera Dwelle was born February 2, 1928, in Kensal, ND, the daughter of Ralph and Eva (Flanders) Dwelle. She grew up in Kensal and Jamestown where she attended school. Lovera married Edward Kunz on May 4, 1946...

May 30, 2018

Ann Lervik, formerly of Jamestown, ND died Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at Emerald Crest of Victoria, MN.

A memorial service will be at 1:30 PM, Tuesday, June 5 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Jamestown with Pastor Susan Haukaas officiating. Family will greet friends for one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at...

May 30, 2018

Jefferey Glodrey, 64, of Streeter, ND, passed away Wednesday afternoon, May 30, 2018 at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND.

Jefferey Vernon Glodrey was born May 9, 1954 to Ray and Donna Glodrey at Trinity Hospital in Jamestown ND. He was then the younger baby brother to Ron Glodrey.

Jeff had many reasons to celebrate his...

May 28, 2018

Gladys Ione (Lee) Ukestad, 96, passed away on Monday, May 28th 2018.

Gladys is survived by one son, Eldon (Jeannie) Ukestad; grandson Jeffrey (Jean) Ukestad; granddaughters Tera Ukestad and Brittany (Tyler) Campbell; one great-grandson, Gabe; and four great-granddaughters: Emily, Gwen, Greta and Enissa, all from the Twin Cities. In North Dakota she leaves behind many...