Local Obituaries for Families in Jamestown, North Dakota
Gerhardt "Gary" Lange
Dec 21, 2025
Gerhardt “Gary” Lange passed away Sunday, December 21st at Essentia Hospital in Fargo. He was born in Jamestown, ND and grew up in the Eldridge/Jamestown area. He went to school in Jamestown and graduated in 1961. After high school he farmed near Eldridge, first with his father and then with his son, Shawn. On February 8, 1964 he married Gayl...
Douglas Ernie
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,...
Richard Schultz
Dec 22, 2025
Richard E. Schultz, 83, of Jamestown, ND, formerly of Ypsilanti, ND, passed away at his home Monday, December 22, 2025.
Richard was born May 18, 1942, in Jamestown, the son of Leslie and Elva (Berge) Schultz. He attended school in Ypsilanti until it closed, and graduated from Montpelier High School in 1960. Richard married Sharon Weinrich on July 3, 1961, later...
Wade Schemmel
Dec 11, 2025
Reverend Doctor Wade Schemmel, 80, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2025, Ellendale, North Dakota, on the day of his 80th birthday. Born on December 11, 1945, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, Wade dedicated his life to faith, family, and service.
Wade’s journey of faith began early in life at his home church in Wisconsin, where he participated in Sunday School and choir...
Joseph "Joe" Schumacher
Dec 9, 2025
Joseph “Joe” Schumacher, 80, Pettibone, ND passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at SMP Health-Ave Maria, Jamestown, ND.
Joe Schumacher was born September 28, 1945 in Glen Ullin, North Dakota to Frank Sr. and Catherine Schumacher. He attended school at Chase Lake, ND. On December 21, 1966 he married Sonja Flemmer at Pettibone, ND. They made their first home in Wimbledon,...
Christopher Babcock
Dec 7, 2025
Christopher Michael Babcock, 32, Jamestown, ND passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025
Christopher Babcock was born October 13, 1993 in Seattle, WA, son of Richard Babcock and Debbie Kollman.
Christopher brought joy wherever he went. He loved playing cards, singing along to his favorite music, and spending time lost in video games. Always full of fun facts and jokes, he could...
Jeannette Redlin
Dec 3, 2025
Jeannette Redlin, 76, of Jamestown, ND, passed away peacefully on December 3rd with her husband of 54 years, Frank Redlin, by her side, after a life devoted to her family and faith.
Born and raised on a farm near Streeter, ND, Jeannette graduated with honors from North Dakota State University and built a life grounded in faith, compassion, and service. She...
Tyler Fontaine
Nov 29, 2025
Tyler Fontaine, 29, passed away Saturday, November 29, 2025 in Jamestown, ND.
Tyler was born on February 10, 1996 to Tina Bischoff and Willard Fontaine.
This bouncing 10 lbs. baby boy was on the move from day 1. He loved to play with his cousins, but most of all hunting and fishing was his passion. Ty loved his animals. He and his...
Carmelita "Carmie" Senger
Nov 26, 2025
Carmelita Senger was born on October 15, 1959 to Wendelin and Elizabeth (Jangula) Senger in Ellendale, N.Dakota. She passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at Prince of Peace in Ellendale, NDak, at the age of 66. She had been a residence of Prince of Peace for 2 years. She had been receiving HIA Hospice care out of Jamestown N.Dakota....
Gladys Ley
Nov 23, 2025
Gladys Ley, 96, Jamestown, ND passed away Sunday, November 23 2025 at JRMC, Jamestown, ND.
Gladys Sukut was born March 25, 1929 on a farm north of Lehr, ND to Gottlob and Hulda (Radke) Sukut. Gladys attended rural school in Logan County. In 1948 she moved with her parents to a farm near Pingree, ND. Gladys married Gottlieb Ley in October...
Randy Tompkins
Nov 21, 2025
Randy Tompkins passed away unexpectedly on Friday morning, November 21, 2025, at his home, leaving a space in our lives that will never be filled. While he will be missed and remembered always, Biden will be glad that he will finally get Randy’s vote. He enjoyed arguing with anyone that didn’t agree on politics with him, especially Dennis.
Randy was born...
Clem Hager
Nov 18, 2025
Clemans Jack Hager Jr., 68, of Jamestown, North Dakota, passed away on November 18, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 13, 1957, in Rugby, North Dakota, to Clemans Jack Hager Sr. and Bessie Caroline Hager. Clem was the youngest of six children and the only son, blessed and frequently loved on, by his five older...
Owen "Chuck" Halsey
Nov 13, 2025
Chuck (Owen Charles Halsey), 79, Jamestown, ND passed away Thursday, November 13, 2025 at St. Rose Care Center, Lamoure, ND. Chuck was born 25 January 1946, Wichita Falls, Texas to Robert and Zelma (Swinney) Halsey.
Chuck entered the US Army at Ft Buckner Okinawa, discharged under Honorable conditions at Fort Hood, Texas in the 60s. After his time in the service...
Diana Gudmestad
Nov 13, 2025
Diana Gudmestad, 83, of Jamestown ND passed away November 13, 2025, leaving a legacy of compassion, love and kindness to all that knew her and held her dear.
Diana was born October 16, 1942 to Martin and Rebecca (Brennaise) Fandrick in Underwood. Upon completion of high school, Diana attended Valley City Teacher College, graduating in 1963 to begin a career in...
Dakota Lee Guthmiller
Nov 11, 2025
Dakota “Bud” Lee Guthmiller, 32, was born in Jamestown, North Dakota, on March 29, 1993, and passed away on November 11th, 2025. He is survived by his parents Valorie and Kenneth Senal and Randy Guthmiller, his son Ashton Enzminger, his sisters, Jacelee Lorig (Jake Lorig,) Caitlyn Guthmiller, Brianna Carlson (boyfriend Sage Camden), brothers Zaden Senal, Nathan Dally, Ethan, Brayden and...
Audrey Horsager
Nov 11, 2025
Audrey Horsager, 101, of Berlin, ND, passed away November 11, 2025, at St. Catherine’s South, Fargo, ND.
Audrey was born October 28, 1924, to parents Adolf and Mamie (Worrel) Ellingson. She attended country schools and graduated from Berlin High school in 1942. She went to Ellendale and took tests to become a teacher in various country schools in LaMoure county.
Audrey married...
Jerome Block
Nov 6, 2025
Jerome Block, 72, passed away November 6, 2025 at SMP Health - St. Raphael Care Center, Valley City, ND under the care of hospice.
Jerome was born August 1, 1953, in Jamestown, ND, the fourth child of Norbert and Elinore (Edwardson) Block. He was raised and educated in Jamestown, baptized, and confirmed into the Lutheran faith at Trinity Lutheran Church.
At an...
Trinity St. James
Nov 4, 2025
A Mass of Christian Burial has been POSTPONED until 12:10 p.m., Friday, December 19, 2025 at St. James Basilica, Jamestown, with the Very Reverend C. F. Wilhelm, celebrant for the repose of Trinity St. James. The human fetus was discovered on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, on the grounds of the former Trinity Hospital, Jamestown. His name was chosen appropriate for...
Billy A. Bowen
Nov 4, 2025
I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures... 1 Corinthians 15:3-4
Billy Allan Bowen Sr., 75, was welcomed into perfect fellowship with his redeemer on November 4, 2025 at...
Sally Simonsen
Nov 4, 2025
God called Sally Simonsen home on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at Eventide, Jamestown, ND.
Sally was 96 years old and was living at Eventide Nursing Home, Jamestown, ND. Sally was born on March 15, 1929 in Kongsberg, ND an area near Minot, ND to Herman and Agnes (Mattson) Helmstetler. She attended school at Corwin District, Corrine and then Courtenay, ND. She...
