Local Obituaries for Families in Jamestown, North Dakota

Feb 2, 2026

Elden E. Englund, born July 31, 1939, in Lakota, ND to Dorthea and Elmer Chester Englund. Elden passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and kindness. Elden spent his early years in Petersburg, ND, before moving to Fargo, where he graduated from Fargo Central High School in 1957.

In March 1962, Elden married the...

Jan 31, 2026

Alvin Howard Madcke, 89, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026 at St. Rose Living Center, LaMoure, ND, with his family by his side.

Alvin was born December 11, 1936, at Jud, ND, the son of Julius and Anna (Stickle) Madcke. He attended Jud Public School, and then moved to Edgeley, ND where he worked for Hird & Sons and joined the...

Jan 26, 2026

Harmony Olafson, 36, Jamestown, ND passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026 at Sanford Hospital, Fargo, ND.

Harmony was born February 4, 1989 in Jamestown, ND to Val (Flaig) Olafson. Harmony attended school in Jamestown, Spiritwood, Beach and Valley City, ND. She had many jobs throughout her life, working at Subway, various hotels, Cavendish Farms and Super Pumper Convenience Store.

Harmony was...

Feb 2, 2026

Hank Herman Stoppleworth, 48, of Ypsilanti, passed away on February 2, 2026, at his family farm. Hank was born on August 13, 1977, in Medina, North Dakota, to Dennis and Viona (Kramlich) Stoppleworth. Known to everyone simply as Hank, he was a man defined by his big heart, steady hands, and endless curiosity.

A 1996 graduate of Montpelier High School, Hank...

Feb 4, 2026

Elaine Scallon, 64, of rural Edgeley, ND, passed away peacefully at her home in the early morning hours of Wednesday, February 4, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.

Elaine was born on July 5, 1961, to Lawrence and Darlene (Dathe) Aman. She was raised in Ellendale, ND, and graduated from Ellendale High School in 1979. With a strong sense...

Nov 29, 2025

Douglas Warren Ernie left this world surrounded by his loving family and the musical stylings of Billy Joel and Neil Diamond on November 29, 2025. During his life, Doug was a steadfast source of joy, humor, and calm. His love of life, learning, science, and family was felt by all of us.

Doug was born on May 14, 1952 in Jamestown,...

Feb 3, 2026

Donna Mae Carlson, 96, of Edgeley, ND, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, February 3, 2026 at Manor St. Joseph, Edgeley.

Service will be at a later date.

Jan 24, 2026

Marcyne (Marcy) Kramer passed away January 24, 2026, at the Jamestown Regional Medical Center.

Marcyne Mae Meidinger was born on August 19, 1949. She grew up on a farm outside of Lehr, ND.

Marcy enjoyed being outdoors, specifically camping and fishing, and peaceful quiet days in her backyard gardening. There was not a weekend that the family was not out camping. She...

Jan 23, 2026

Norman Carl Vandal, 89, of Jamestown, ND, passed away Friday afternoon, January 23, 2026 at SMP Health-St. Catherine South, Fargo, ND.

Norman Carl Vandal was born May 21, 1936, in Bottineau, ND, the son of Leonard and Estella (Nordin) Vandal. He attended a one-room schoolhouse during his early years and graduated from Notre Dame Academy, Willow City in 1954. He entered...

Jan 21, 2026

Jake Stiles, 16, of Jamestown, North Dakota, passed away Wednesday afternoon, January 21, 2026, from injuries sustained in an accident. Though his life was far too short, Jake left a lasting mark on everyone who knew and loved him.

Jake Robert Stiles was born December 28, 2009, in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine, the youngest son of Charles E. Stiles, Sr. and Anna M....

Jan 18, 2026

Jan 16, 2026

Phyllis M. Schultz, 86, of Forman, ND, passed away Friday, January 16, 2026 at Four Seasons Healthcare – SNF.

Phyllis was born August 5, 1939 in Wisconsin. She lived in Fargo for some time before moving to Forman in 1999.

Cremation has taken place and no services are scheduled at this time.

Jan 14, 2026

Bernard “Bernie” Michel, 81, Jamestown, ND passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026 in Jamestown.

Bernie was born September 26, 1944 in Jamestown, ND to Gerald and Lois (Smith) Michel. He graduated from Jamestown High School in 1966 and entered the ND National Guard. He retired as a Staff Sargent in 1987.

Bernie married Donna Michel in 1987. He worked at Goodrich, ND...

Jan 12, 2026

Lorraine Mae (Gausemel) Greenwood, known to all as Lorrie, died Monday, January 12, 2026 at SMP Assisted Living, where she had been a resident since 2018.

Lorrie was born in Bowman, ND the second child of Selmer and Hattie (Norem) Gausemel on July 5, 1930. She was raised and educated in Bowman and later in Drake, ND where the family moved...

Jan 12, 2026

Jay Kevin Smith, age 62, of Jamestown, North Dakota, was born on March 30, 1963, in Jamestown to Harry and Berd Smith. As his mother fondly said at the time of his birth, “Now we have a complete basketball team.”

Jay attended elementary school at St. John’s Academy and later graduated from Jamestown High School in 1982. During high school, he...

Jan 8, 2026

Irene Mautz, 94, of Jamestown, ND, formerly of Garrison, ND, passed away Thursday afternoon, January 8, 2026 at SMP Health – Ave Maria, Jamestown.

Private Family Service will take place later in the year at Garrison, ND.

Jan 7, 2026

Cecilia Newton, 94, of Jamestown, ND, passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon, January 7th, 2026, at SMP Health – Ave Marie.

Cecilia was born on the family farm December 16th, 1931, near Windsor, ND. She was the fourth out of the sixteen children born to Paul and Veronica (Prodzinski) Wanzek of Windsor, ND. She went to country school in Moonlake Township and...

Jan 6, 2026

Jacqueline Larson, age 64, of Jamestown, North Dakota, passed away peacefully in her home. She was born on April 11, 1961, in Breckenridge, Minnesota, and graduated from Breckenridge High School.

Jackie was a woman of remarkable strength, determination, and heart. Throughout her life, she held many roles and never shied away from hard work, including time in a jewelry shop, owning...

Dec 31, 2025

Joanne Soulis, 84, of Jamestown, ND, passed away Wednesday morning, December 31, 2025 at Edgewood, Jamestown.

Joanne was born February 22, 1941, in Jamestown, the daughter of Lester and Edna (Kopperud) Wojcik. She was married to Terry Dean Soulis, sportscaster at KXMC-Minot.

Arrangements are pending.

Dec 31, 2025

Christ is Risen. He is risen, Indeed! Alleluia!

God says, “There is a time to be born.” Wilbert A. Ross was born on a small farm northwest of Edgeley, ND, on December 13, 1932, to Karl and Mathilda Ross.

Jesus says, “Go and make disciples of all nations baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of...