Reinhold Schmidt, 95, West Fargo, N.D. died Thursday July 22, 2021 at Bethany Retirement Nursing Home, Fargo, N.D. Reinhold was born March 31, 1926 on the Schmidt homestead farm in Frettim Township northwest of Lake Williams, N.D. to Mother Mary (Kassman) and Fred Schmidt.  Reinhold attended Frettim Township country school and completed 8 years of education.  He farmed with his father, Fred, until his passing in 1949.  Reinhold took over the farm at that time.  He...

Esther Gust, 91, of Jamestown, ND, formerly of Woodworth, ND, passed away Sunday, July 18, 2021 at Ave Maria Village, Jamestown. Esther was born October 7, 1929, in the New Home area, Lowery Township, rural Woodworth, the daughter of Michael and Natalie (Gleisner) Hauf.  She was raised and attended school there and was confirmed August 6, 1944 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Pettibone, ND.  Esther’s confirmation verse was Colossians 3:17.  She helped with the...

Elda Hulda (Rewald) Brunsch, age 97, passed away July 16, 2021 in Jamestown, ND where she was in the care of Hospice at Ave Maria Village. Elda was born July 6, 1924 near Woodworth, ND in Wadsworth Township to Alfred and Hulda (Leapaldt) Rewald. Elda was baptized and confirmed at New Home Lutheran Church, rural Woodworth. She attended country school through 8th grade. Elda married Eduard Brunsch on June 20, 1946 at New Home Lutheran Church. Elda and Ed made their home on the farm near...

Dwight E. Krapp, PhD, age 72, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021, at Hospice of Cincinnati. Dwight was born and grew up in North Dakota where he graduated from Buchanan High School. He went on to the University of North Dakota and earned a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology. In 1973 he moved to Cincinnati and was employed at the Cincinnati Speech and Hearing Center while obtaining his PhD in Audiology from the University of Cincinnati....

    Jacob John Siebert "Jack" (78) entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 6, 2021. He was born in Kensal, ND on Feb 16, 1943 to Anton & Elizabeth Siebert. “Jack” was one of 7 children (3 brothers & 3 sisters). He graduated high school in 1961 and attended North Dakota State College of Science before joining the Navy in 1962. Jack served as a submariner for 20 years and retired as a Chief Petty Officer.       Jack was married to...

Louise ( Rowell ) Harshman, 89, passed away peacefully July 6th, 2021 at Ave Marie Village, in Jamestown, ND. Louise was born on February 27, 1932 to Henry and Bertha (Baker) Rowell in Jamestown,ND. She grew up and attended school in Jamestown. She later married Arnold Harshman in 1950. They had six daughters together. They lived in Jamestown until 1961, then moved to Spiritwood,  ND. Shortly after her husband passed away in 1993, Louise moved back to Jamestown. In 2004 she moved to...

  Duane A. Knudson, age 86, of Jamestown, ND, died Monday, February 8, 2021, peacefully and comfortably under hospice at Ave Maria Village of natural causes. Duane was a beloved husband, father, son, Uncle Duke, cousin, and friend. Duane was a kind, sweet, wise man dedicated to his family and community. He will be missed. Duane Knudson, was born October 22, 1934, in Kensal, ND, to Walter and June (Frederickson) Knudson. Duane was the oldest of four Knudson brothers. Duane graduated...

Verna Marie Pfaff, 83, Tappen, ND went to her heavenly home on July 5th, 2021, at the Ave Maria Village in Jamestown after a lengthy battle with cancer.    Verna was born in 1938, in rural Medina the daughter of Edwin and Lydia (Ruff) Enzminger. She attended a one room schoolhouse in rural Medina until 8th grade.  The family then moved to Tappen, ND where she graduated from high school.  She and Ervin Pfaff were married September 9, 1956, at the...

Allan Gene Vanderberg, loving husband and father of three children, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 15, 2020 at the age of 85. Allan was born May 7, 1935 in Jamestown, ND to Northern Pacific Railroad worker Alex Garret and Mary Emma (Burdick) Vanderberg. Allan was their first son. He had four older sisters and he was the apple of their eyes. Allan grew up and attended Jamestown Schools. He loved hunting and exploring in the hills around his West End home. In 1955, Allan married...

Dennis Lorenz, 75, of Jamestown, ND, passed away of natural causes during a bike ride Saturday, July 3, 2021 near Kensal, ND. Dennis James Lorenz was born February 8, 1946, in Jamestown, ND to Edward and Agnes (Miemietz) Lorenz.  He graduated from high school in Wimbledon, ND.  Dennis married Elizabeth “Betty” Roller on September 21, 1968 in Sykeston, ND.  Together, Dennis and Betty raised two children, Jasen and DeAn. Dennis was a lifelong farmer and worked at...