Obituaries

Janice Mary Glatt

Janice Mary Glatt

Mar 9, 2024

Janice Glatt, 78, Mandan, died March 9, 2024, at Miller Pointe Care Center in Mandan after a courageous battle with cancer.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 AM on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mandan, with Fr. Josh Waltz celebrating.  Following the burial Mass, the family will be taking Janice and Alvin home to Napoleon,...

James Rajkowski

James Rajkowski

Mar 9, 2024

Jim Rajkowski, age 75, of Ray, ND, passed away March 9, 2024, at Missouri Slope Care Center in Bismarck, two days before his 76thbirthday. 

He will be interred at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery in Mandan at a later date.   

Jim was born in St. Cloud, MN, on March 11, 1948, to Henry and Angeline (Jochum) Rajkowski.  He grew up in...

Ray Zempel

Ray Zempel

Mar 9, 2024

Ray “Buck” Zempel, 84, of Mandan, died March 9, 2024, at Sanford Health, Bismarck.

A funeral service will be held at 10 AM on Friday, March 15, 2024, at Almont Lutheran Church, Almont, ND, with Rev. Bill Dodd officiating. Burial will be at Sims Cemetery in Almont.  Cremation has taken place and the family will greet friends one hour prior to...

Karter Patrick Pfahl

Karter Patrick Pfahl

Mar 4, 2024

Karter Patrick Pfahl, 17, Mandan, passed away at his home on March 4, 2024, after a hard-fought battle with mental illness, depression, and autism.

A memorial service will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at American Lutheran Church, Mandan, with Rev. Dean Johansen officiating. Burial will be at Mandan Union Cemetery.  

Visitation will be held from 5:30...

Shelly Simburger

Shelly Simburger

Mar 4, 2024

Shelly Diane Simburger (Isaacs), 67, of Mandan, a beloved mother to five sons and two daughters, passed away on March 4, 2024, at her home after a multi-year war against pancreatic cancer. She left this world surrounded by her family and friends, fully reassured that she loved and was loved by all those around her.A memorial service will be held...

Hildegard Steckler

Hildegard Steckler

Feb 24, 2024

Our sweet Momma Hildegard (Fleck) Steckler, 96 of Mandan, ND passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024, surrounded by her family, at Edgewood Assisted Living, Mandan, ND. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 AM on Thursday, February 29 at Christ the King Catholic Church in Mandan with Fr. Fred Harvey celebrating. Burial will follow at Mandan Union Cemetery....

Caroline Zachmeier

Caroline Zachmeier

Feb 24, 2024

Caroline “Carol” Zachmeier, 86, of Little Falls, MN, formerly of Mandan, passed away February 24, 2024, in Little Falls, MN.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, March 1, 2024, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mandan, with Father Joshua Waltz as celebrant. Burial will be at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery. 

Visitation will be held from 5-7...

John E Olheiser

John E Olheiser

Feb 19, 2024

John E. Olheiser, 90, Mandan, passed away Monday, February 19, 2024, at Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center in Bismarck. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, February 23 at 10:30 AM at Christ the King Catholic Church in Mandan with Fr. Fred Harvey officiating. Burial of cremains will follow at the North Dakota Veteran’s Cemetery with full military...

Harlan Werner

Harlan Werner

Feb 12, 2024

Harlan Duane Werner, 81, passed away on February 12, 2024.

The Celebration of Life Service will take place at 1:00 PM on Friday, February 16, 2024, at Weigel Funeral Home, Mandan. Burial will follow at Mandan Union Cemetery.

Visitation will be on Thursday, February 15, 2024, from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Weigel Funeral Home, Mandan, with a Prayer Service at 7:00...

Richard "Rick" C. Blank

Richard "Rick" C. Blank

Feb 10, 2024

Richard “Rick” Blank, age 81 of Mandan, ND, passed away peacefully at his home on February 10, 2024 under the care of hospice.  A committal service will be held 1:00 PM Thursday, February 15th at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery with military honors. 

 He was a devoted husband, cherished father, and beloved grandfather.  Rick leaves behind a legacy of love and...

Jean Sullivan

Jean Sullivan

Feb 10, 2024

Jean Louise Sullivan, 72, passed away peacefully at her home on February 10, 2024, with her family present. Jean’s battles with cancer were finally lost…having survived breast cancer, then pancreatic cancer, and finally esophageal cancer, which was the battle that was lost. God gave her 24 extra years to enjoy life with family and her grandchildren. A Rosary will be...

Margie Zeller

Margie Zeller

Feb 5, 2024

Margie (Jerke) Zeller, 83, passed peacefully into the arms of the lord on February 5th, 2024, at Miller Pointe in Mandan, ND. Funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Monday February 12, 2024, at First Lutheran Church in Mandan with Pastor Phil Leer presiding. Burial will follow at 2 PM at the North Dakota Veteran’s Cemetery. Visitation will...

William A. Strutz

William A. Strutz

Jan 25, 2024

William A. Strutz, 89, of Bismarck, ND, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at Missouri Slope Care Center in Bismarck.

William “Bill”  A. Strutz was born in Bismarck, North Dakota, to Alvin and Vee Strutz on May 13,1934. He grew up in Bismarck and graduated from Bismarck High School where he participated in track and choir....

Darlene Leingang

Darlene Leingang

Jan 24, 2024

Darlene Marie Leingang, 76, of Mandan, ND, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the Baptist Home in Bismarck on Wednesday, January 24, 2024.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Monday, January 29, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Christ the King Catholic Church, Mandan, ND with Rev. Fred Harvey presiding. Burial will follow at Mandan Union Cemetery.

Visitation will...

Kenneth Dockter

Kenneth Dockter

Jan 22, 2024

Kenneth Dockter, 76, of Dawson, passed away on January 22, 2024 at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., January 27, 2024 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Steele North Dakota, with Pastor Colin Neuharth of Wishek officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Kenny's favorite color was green, the same as...

Ernie Schantz

Ernie Schantz

Jan 20, 2024

Ernest A. Schantz, 90, of Hebron, ND was called to heaven on January 20th, 2024 at the Marion Manor Health Care Center in Glen Ullin.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, February 3, 2024 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Hebron with Father Gary Benz as celebrant.  Burial will follow in the St. Ann’s Catholic Cemetery....

Roger Zins

Roger Zins

Jan 17, 2024

Roger Peter Zins, 73 years old, of Raleigh, ND, died of natural causes on January 17, 2024 at Sanford Medical Center in Bismarck, ND.

He was born on January 16, 1951 to Lucy (Kuntz) and Eugene Zins. He grew up on a farm near Raleigh, ND where he partook in trouble with his many siblings. He obtained a high school degree...

Connie Kraft

Connie Kraft

Jan 17, 2024

Constance “Connie” Kraft, 62, Mandan, passed away January 17, 2024, after a long battle with cancer.

A memorial service will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at Weigel Funeral Home in Mandan.  Burial will follow at Mandan Union Cemetery.  Family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.

Connie was born February 16, 1961, in Mandan, ND...

Justin Disterhaupt

Justin Disterhaupt

Jan 16, 2024

This is my life story as seen through the eyes of my wife Jennifer of 14 years, my parents Jodi and Doug Disterhaupt who brought me into this world in Thief River Falls, MN and my sister, Sara who arrived four years ahead of me and laid down a path, that made it easy for me to be labeled the...

Russell Ressler

Russell Ressler

Jan 14, 2024

Russell Ressler, 57, of Mandan, beloved son, father, brother, uncle, grandpa, family member, and Friend (just a few titles he had) was called to his eternal resting place on January 14, 2024 at Sanford Medical Center in Bismarck.

Russell Wade Ressler entered this world November 8, 1966, in Mandan, North Dakota, gifting Lenard and Bernice Ressler with a blonde haired,...

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