Local Obituaries for Families in Jamestown, North Dakota

Feb 16, 2026

Elaine Timm, 82 of Jamestown ND, died Monday, February 16th at Edgewood Memory Care Jamestown after a long battle with dementia.

Elaine was born April 26, 1943 in Jamestown, ND to Harry & Alda (Kienast) Helmstetler. She grew up on the family farm near Kensal and graduated from Kensal High School in 1961. After graduation, she went to beauty school and...

Feb 9, 2026

John Richard Munson, 74, passed away on February 9, 2026, in Lamoure, North Dakota.

Born on September 25, 1951, in McVille, North Dakota, John spent his life deeply rooted in the land and values of rural North Dakota. He had a very close relationship with his grandmother, Hilda Bakke, while growing up. John attended school in Lakota and completed an AAS...

Feb 14, 2026

Francis “Jim” Huber was born on March 6, 1947, to Pete and Caroline “Lena” Huber. He was the second oldest of nine children. Jim passed away on February 14, 2026, in Jamestown, North Dakota, while residing at Ave Maria. He spent the majority of his life on the family farm near Jud, North Dakota-a place that shaped who he was...

Feb 18, 2026

Lyle A. Carpenter, 94, of rural Dickey, ND, passed away Wednesday evening, February 18, 2026 at Jamestown Regional Medical Center.

Lyle Alan Carpenter was born June 12, 1931, the third son of Herbert and Florence (Holbrook) Carpenter. He lived his whole life in Dickey, attending Dickey High School and Jamestown College. Alan met Joy Knudson while going to high school, and...

Feb 16, 2026

Rudolph Rynhold “Shorty” Hartman, 87, of Edgeley, ND passed away as a result of an accident on Monday morning, February 16, 2026 at Jamestown Regional Medical Center.

Shorty was born July 29, 1938, at Kulm, ND, the son of Arthur and Adeline (Schrum) Hartman. He was united in marriage to Helen Osborn on October 5, 1958 at Zion Lutheran Church, Edgeley,...

Jan 18, 2026

Della Mae (Fiechtner) Kuhn, age 91, of Eden Prairie, MN, formerly Edgeley, ND, passed away on January 18, 2026. Della was born February 16, 1934, to Jacob and Ida (Ziegenhagel) Fiechtner in Lehr, ND.

Della graduated from Lehr High School in 1951 as the Valedictorian and from Jamestown College (University of Jamestown) with a B.S. degree in 1955. During college, she...

Feb 18, 2026

In Loving Memory of Gaylan Robert Schultz May 30, 1966 – February 18, 2026

Gaylan Robert Schultz, 59, passed away on February 18, 2026 in Jamestown, ND. Born on May 30, 1966, Gaylan lived a life defined by strength, resilience, and love.

Throughout his life, Gaylan was known for his warm spirit. He faced life’s challenges with courage and determination, meeting obstacles...

Feb 18, 2026

Feb 11, 2026

Jim Lausch, 73, went to be with the Lord on February 11, after a year-long, courageous battle with esophagus cancer. He endured much during this time without complaining once. He had been under the excellent care of JRMC Hospice for the last couple months. In the early morning hours, he entered his glorious eternal home!

Jim was born in Carrington, ND...

Feb 7, 2026

Joyce Aileen Speelmon (Folkestad), aged 72, formerly of Williston, passed away on February 7th, 2026 in Jamestown, ND.

Joyce was born on September 6th, 1953, in Williston, ND. She was the fifth child of eight to Ray and Adeline (Bakke) Folkestad. Joyce attended Billings West High from 1967-1969, running track before moving from Montana to Williston at the end of 1969....

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...

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.

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 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...

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 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.