Local Obituaries for Families in Jamestown, North Dakota

Apr 27, 2025

Richard Robert Musland, age 84, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on April 27, 2025, at SMP Health -Ave Maria in Jamestown, ND.

Richard was born to Milton LeRoy and Frances Marie (Zinter) Musland on March 2, 1941, in Edgeley, ND. Richard grew up on the family farm, one half mile east of Edgeley. He lived his first eighteen...

Apr 24, 2025

Gerald “Jerry” Bergquist 72, died Thursday April 24th, 2025 unexpectedly.

Gerald Lyell Bergquist was born March 30th, 1953, the son of Lyell & Agnes (Vincent) Bergquist. He attended St. John’s Academy in Jamestown through the 9th grade and spent his high school years at Jamestown High School, graduating in 1971. He was known as the photographer for the high school annual....

Apr 20, 2025

Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Friend, Sue Hopland, age 74, passed away peacefully at her home on April 20th, Easter Sunday.

Sue was born August 14, 1950 and raised in Jamestown, North Dakota to Pat and Dolly Folk. A graduate of Jamestown High School Class of 69, she soon united in marriage to her high school sweetheart Larry Hopland on June...

Apr 19, 2025

John Russel Risbrudt passed away April 19, 2025 at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo. John was born April 1, 1949 at Jamestown Hospital to Norah (Hayes) and Truman Risbrudt. He graduated from Jamestown High School in 1965 and Jamestown College in 1971. He married Nora Eissinger June 6, 1970 and lived in the Twin Cities for 47 years, then moved...

Apr 17, 2025

Judy Ann Jensvold was born February 15, 1944 to R.C. (Buster) and Beatrice (Graves) Jensvold in Jamestown ND. She was raised in Jamestown and graduated from Jamestown High School in 1962. In the 9th grade she met a boy from the wrong side of the tracks, and it soon became apparent that Darrell and Judy were destined to be together....

Apr 16, 2025

Erna Duvall, Jamestown, North Dakota, died and went to be with her Lord on April 16, 2025, at Ave Maria Village in Jamestown.

She was born January 7, 1930 at Streeter, North Dakota, the daughter of Jacob F. and Martha Dockter. She grew up on the farm near Streeter, North Dakota and received her elementary education in rural Newbury Township. She...

Apr 14, 2025

John L. Vandeberghe, 92, of Cleveland, ND, passed away peacefully and went to his home in Heaven on Monday afternoon, April 14, 2025 at SMP Health – Ave Maria, Jamestown.

John L. Vandeberghe was born December 3, 1932, the son of John H. and Stella (Barnick) Vandeberghe, on a farm near Edmunds, ND. He was the 4th child and first boy...

Apr 9, 2025

James Streeter, 59, of Kensal, ND, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at SMP Health – Ave Maria, Jamestown, ND.

James Streeter was born February 28, 1966, in California, the son of Michael and Patricia Streeter.

He is survived by his parents.

No service will be held at this time.

Apr 9, 2025

A graveside service will be held at a later date.

Apr 8, 2025

Dorline (Schneider) Guthmiller, 92, of Pettibone, ND, died peacefully on April 8, 2025 at Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center, Bismarck, ND.

Dorline was born October 20, 1932, the daughter of Peter and Carrie (Guthmiller) Schneider. She was united in marriage to Ludwig Guthmiller on December 6, 1953 at Petersville Lutheran Church. Dorline worked many years at the Pettibone Public School as...

Apr 7, 2025

Douglas G. Rendflesh, 66, of Jamestown, ND, died Monday, April 8, 2025, at his home.

Douglas Gene Rendflesh was born May 8, 1958, in Canada, the son of Eugene and Virginia (Blockwitz) Rendflesh.  

He is survived by two sons.

Douglas was preceded in death by long-time friend, Theresa Morton.

No service will be held at this time.

Douglas ashes were sent to Waukesha, WI.

Apr 5, 2025

     William “Jay” Biloff, allegedly 63 despite ever acting that old of either Jamestown, ND or Mars his family was never quite sure – died at Sanford Hospital, in Fargo, ND on April 5th, 2025.

    William “Jay” Biloff was born in Jamestown, ND on August 13th, 1961, to Virgil Biloff and Lillian (Harr) Dixon. William “Jay” Biloff attended...

Apr 3, 2025

Darlyn M. Bergeson, 86, of Jamestown, ND, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2025 at Eventide, Jamestown.

Darlyn Martha Dawson was born October 11, 1938, in Cogswell, ND, the daughter of John and Ruth (Wenzel) Dawson. She was raised and attended school in Cogswell. She married Curtis Bergeson on July 11, 1957 at Webster, SD. She lived in Madison, MN, Wilmer, MN,...

Mar 31, 2025

Dale Dean age 88 of Jamestown, ND, passed away March 31st 2025 peacefully surrounded by family at Eventide nursing home. Dale was born on November 3, 1936 in Jamestown, ND to Al and Gertrude Dean. Dale grew up on the family farm east of Jamestown. He attended school in Spiritwood. Dale married Dolores Schortick on May 14, 1961 together they...

Mar 30, 2025

Arrangements are in the care of the family.

Mar 24, 2025

Harry Schmidt, 94, died Monday, March 24, 2025, at Missouri Slope Nursing Home, Bismarck, ND.

Harry was born May 26, 1930, on the Schmidt family farm in Frettim Township northeast of Lake Williams, ND to Fred and Mary (Kassman) Schmidt. Harry attended Frettim Township country school and completed the 8th grade.

In February 1951 he joined the Army for two years during...

Mar 22, 2025

Robina “Tiny” Exner, 81, Ypsilanti, ND peacefully passed away Saturday, March 22, 2025 surrounded by family members.

Tiny was born on July 20, 1943 in Jamestown, ND, to George and Helen (DeNault-Robertson) Williams. She was the youngest of 10 children and got her name “Tiny” immediately from birth as she weighed only 3 pounds 4 ounces.  She...

Mar 21, 2025

John was raised on his family farm in Forbes, ND. John had eleven siblings and had several foster siblings throughout his childhood. He went to school in Ellendale, ND. John joined for 4H and had a true passion and love for his horses. He went to work for local farmers the area when he was a young boy. As he...

Mar 20, 2025

Eva Nilda Erbele, 92, Gackle, ND passed over Thursday, March 20th, 2025 at the Wishek Living Center, Wishek, ND surrounded by family.

Eva was born in Rincon, Puerto Rico on September 24th, 1932 to Dolores Ruiz and Manuel Lopez. At the age of 8 her family moved to Manhattan, NYC where she attended and graduated from High School. She worked as...

Mar 15, 2025

Leroy Barnick, 94, Jud, North Dakota passed away peacefully Saturday, March 15, 2025 at SMP Health -Ave Maria nursing home, Jamestown, North Dakota.

Leroy Barnick was born on May 8, 1930 to Harvey and Freda (Spitzer) Barnick in Edgeley, North Dakota. He grew up on the farm near Jud and graduated from Jud high school in 1948....