Local Obituaries for Families in Jamestown, North Dakota

Apr 8, 2024

Nels J. Lillejord, age 89 years, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones on April 8, 2024, at SMP Health-Ave Maria in Jamestown, ND.

Nels was born to Hans C. and Adeline (Jensen) Lillejord on June 16, 1934, in Minneapolis, MN.  He spent his early years living his summers in Arnaud, Canada, while his parents were farming,...

Apr 7, 2024

William Deery, 77, of Jamestown, ND, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024 at his home.

Bill was born October 15, 1946, in Jamestown, the son of Clifford and Mary (Cichos) Deery.  He was a press operator for many years.

He is survived by his daughter, Dennice (James); brother, Chuck (Dee) Deery; sister-in-law, Judy Deery; brother,...

Apr 4, 2024

Myron “Bug” Pryor, 99, Jamestown, ND formerly of Pingree, ND passed away Thursday, April 4, 2024 at Eventide Nursing Home, Jamestown, ND.

Myron was born April 20, 1924 in Pipestem Valley Township the son of Ray and Loretta (Clark) Pryor.  He was baptized June 14, 1924 at St. Michael’s Church, Pingree.  He grew up and attended school...

Apr 4, 2024

Gail A. Bischoff, 88, of Jamestown, ND, passed away Thursday morning, April 4, 2024 at Eventide, Jamestown.

Gail was born April 23, 1935, the daughter of Adeline (Swenson) and Palmer Melby.  She grew up in the Hatton and Fargo areas.  Gail graduated from Oak Grove High School and attended Interstate Business College at the University of Toledo,...

Apr 3, 2024

Drexel Dale Young, known to many as Drex, passed away on April 3, 2024, in Jamestown, North Dakota, at the age of 75. He was born on December 3, 1948, in Los Angeles, California. Drex was a talented artist, specializing in scrimshaw, with his works displayed in books, private collections, and at the North Dakota Museum. He...

Apr 2, 2024

Leona Mae Krapp, 99, of Buchanan, ND passed away April 2nd, 2024 at Jamestown Regional Medical Center.

Leona was born February 21, 1925 to Chris and Clara Schultheis in rural Round Top Township in Stutsman County, ND.  Leona attended Round Top Country School through 8th grade.  Her mother died at a young age...

Mar 26, 2024

Leo Kainz was born on June 8, 1945 in Stark County, ND to Jacob and Thresia Kainz.  He grew up on the family farm.  He attended Green River Country School and St Joseph’s Elementary while young and Campus High School as a teenager.  Leo attended NDSCS graduating in 1966 in their Machinist program.  He married Margaret Kraft in Benson...

Mar 22, 2024

On Friday, March 22,2024, Antonia Rae (Pokorny) Pirkl passed away at the age of 78 while in hospice care in Fargo, ND.   Antonia, “Toni” was born March 14, 1946, to Harold and Edna “Peg” Pokorny in Jamestown, ND.  After graduating high school, Toni attended college at Dickinson State where she met her future husband, Larry Pirkl.  Toni and Larry...

Mar 18, 2024

It is with joyful sadness that we announce Kathleen Frances Madden rejoined her beloved Lord on Monday, March 18, 2024, at the age of 85. Those blessed with the privilege of knowing Kathleen know how important family was to her. While she kept her circle of family and friends small, those in that close circle were cherished...

Mar 18, 2024

Timothy Rondestvedt, 72, of Spiritwood, ND, passed away at Jamestown Regional Medical Center on March 18, 2024, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. Tim was born September 14, 1951, in Valley City, ND to Bernard and Virginia (Everson) Rondestvedt.  He attended school in North Central Barnes.  He married Lorna Palm, and they welcomed daughters, Tamara Rondestvedt and...

Mar 16, 2024

Irene M. Kramer, 89, West Fargo, North Dakota passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Sanford Fargo Hospice House, Fargo, North Dakota.

Irene Marie Kramer was born on April 17th, 1934, at Kensal the daughter of Ruby and Otto Fredrickson.

She was born and raised and graduated in Kensal....

Mar 16, 2024

Hertha Timm, 83, of Kensal, ND, currently living in Fargo, ND, was granted the gift of eternal life when she passed away on Saturday, March 16 in Flandreau, SD while visiting her daughter.

Hertha Lydia Puhlmann was born on June 16, 1940 at Eureka, SD, the first child of Walter and Magdalena (Maier) Puhlmann of Ashley, ND....

Mar 11, 2024

Delores “Dusty” Thoreson, 83, Jamestown, ND, passed away Monday late morning, March 11, 2024 at Jamestown Regional Medical Center under hospice care.

Dusty was born February 18, 1941, at Ralph, SD, the daughter of Herbert and Rose (Holt) Kvanvig.  She attended school through the 8th grade and earned her GED.  Dusty attended Hub City Bible College, Aberdeen,...

Mar 10, 2024

Gladys J. Laney, age 79, of Elkhorn, NE. passed away on March 10, 2024 at Marquis Place Assisted Living in Elkhorn, NE.

Gladys Gunsch was born on July 31, 1944 in Jamestown, North Dakota to the late August and Lydia (Kirschenmann) Gunsch. Gladys worked as an Account Collector for CITI Financial, later worked as a Cashier for...

Mar 9, 2024

Jacqueline (Jackie) Lee Truax, 88, of Jamestown, ND, passed away on Saturday March 9, 2024. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Jackie was born on October 15, 1935 to Leon and Opal (Maag) Babcock in Jamestown, ND. She attended Jamestown Public School and graduated in 1953. She married Glenn Truax on June 2,...

Mar 7, 2024

Donna Mae Nannenga, 91, Jamestown, ND passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024 at SMP Health – St. Raphael, Valley City, ND.

Donna Mae Coombs was born August 29, 1932 in Pickardville, ND to Millard and Josie (Hansen) Coombs.  She attended public schools in Fargo, ND graduating in 1950.  Donna also attended NDSU before...

Mar 5, 2024

Blaine Robert Olson, 67, of rural Cleveland, ND, passed away Tuesday morning, March 5, 2024 at SMP Health – Ave Maria, Jamestown.

Blaine was born June 5, 1956, in Duluth, MN, the son of Sever and LaVay Olson.  The family moved to Maddock, ND, then to Pierre, SD, Medina and Cleveland.  Blaine attended school in Cleveland and...

Feb 21, 2024

Donna Marie Wetzel 69, of Jamestown, ND went to her heavenly home on Wednesday February 21, 2024, surrounded by her family at home.

Donna was born on September 24, 1954, to Lloyd and Pearl (Heiden) Erickson in Jamestown, ND. She attended Tappen Public School and graduated in 1972.  She married the love of...

Feb 21, 2024

Funeral services for Rudolph Mittleider, 98, of Tappen, North Dakota will be held Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Faith Evangelical Church in Crystal Springs, North Dakota.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral.  Burial will be held at Fisher Cemetery in Tappen, North Dakota after the service.

...

Feb 20, 2024

Shawn Christopher Slaby of Jamestown passed away on February 20, 2024 in Fargo, ND, surrounded by his family, after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer one week earlier.

Shawn was born in Breckenridge, MN on September 17, 1956 to Lloyd and Betty Ann (Tennefos) Slaby. He grew up alongside older brother Danny and younger...