Local Obituaries for Families in Jamestown, North Dakota
Keith Struble
Sep 20, 2025
In Loving Memory of Keith Bruce Struble July 3, 1942 – September 20, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Keith Bruce Struble, a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, cherished uncle, and loyal friend, who departed this life peacefully on September 20, 2025, at the age of 83.
Born on July 3, 1942, Keith lived a life defined by...
Mike Tompkins
Sep 23, 2025
Mike Tompkins, 62, passed away peacefully with life partner, Lois, by his side on September 23rd in Sanford Hospital, Bismarck. After suffering cardiac arrest and acquiring serious medical complications on September 17th, Lois, Mike’s siblings and their spouses spent countless hours and priceless moments at his bedside.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Pingree Lutheran Church on October 11th...
Tyler McDonald
Sep 24, 2025
Tyler McDonald loved his family, music, the lake, fishing, and an ice-cold garage beer.
Tyler was born on October 20th, 1983, to his parents Terry and Robyn. He was the first-born son, first grandson, and first nephew on both sides of the family. The minute he entered this world he changed it. Not just for his mom and dad, but for...
Stuart Foster
Sep 19, 2025
Stuart Foster 72, of Jamestown, ND, passed away Friday, September 19, 2025 at Sanford on 23rd, Fargo, ND.
Cremation has taken place and there will be no formal service held at this time.
Gary L Housh
Sep 17, 2025
Gary LeRoy Housh, 75, of Fargo, ND, formerly of Jamestown, ND, passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at Sanford on 23rd, Fargo, ND.
Gary was born September 21, 1949, in Fargo, ND, the son of David and Dorothy (Johnson) Housh. The family lived in Oakes, ND where Gary began elementary school, and then they moved to Jamestown in 1957. He attended...
Emily Kay Gunderson Achterberg
Sep 16, 2025
Emily was born in Minot, ND, March 13, 1992, to Troy and Sheri Gunderson. She grew up in Jamestown, ND starting her life passions in creative arts, piano, and friendships. At age 14 a chronic illness entered her life leading to many painful procedures and emergency hospitalizations. While recovering from kidney transplant surgery at Mayo Clinic she stayed in the...
Albert Wolf
Sep 14, 2025
Albert Wolf, 91, Jamestown, ND passed away on September 14, 2025 at Jamestown Regional Medical Center.
Albert was born on October 17, 1933, in Kidder County, the son of John and Emma (Oberlander) Wolf. He attended rural schools through the 8th grade before working on the family farm. On May 26, 1957, he married Lillian Martin at Glueckstal Lutheran Church in...
Laurie Staab
Sep 13, 2025
Laurie Staab, a devoted wife, loving mother, and faithful servant of Christ, passed away peacefully with her husband by her side on September 13, 2025 at the age of 73.
Born on August 8, 1952, in Minneapolis, MN, to Reverend Harold K. Emerson and Joy N. Emerson (née Flegel), Laurie built a life defined by love, service, and creativity. Her faith...
Betty Ruff
Sep 11, 2025
Betty Ruff, 92 peacefully entered the presence of the Lord on September 11, 2025 at her most recent residence SMP Health Ave Maria Jamestown, ND. Betty was born along with her twin on
June 14, 1933 to Adam and Rosina (Lehr) Hauck of rural Wishek, ND. She grew up and attended rural school and Wishek High School. As a teenager she...
Roger Fercho
Sep 8, 2025
Roger Edward Fercho, entered into eternal rest on September 9, 2025. Born on June 21, 1943, in Edgeley, North Dakota, Roger was the beloved son of Edward and Maggie Fercho.
Roger attended Edgeley, ND High School before furthering his education at the National School of Meat Cutting, Toledo, Ohio graduating in 1970. He also served his country honorably in the National...
Duane Streifel
Sep 8, 2025
Duane Elmer Streifel
Duane, known to friends and family as "Spud", was born Aug. 5 , 1960 and passed away Sept. 8, 2025 at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, N.D.
Spud grew up in Jamestown where he attended and graduated.
Spud had a distinguished career as an electrician. He worked alongside his dad, Elmer for a few years along with a couple other companies...
Helen H Geinert
Sep 7, 2025
Helen H. Geinert, 101, passed away in her sleep early Sunday morning, September 7, 2025 at her home in Nortonville, ND.
Helen Hedwig Pratschner was born April 15, 1924, on a farm near Jud, ND. She attended grade school at Raney #1 and graduated from Jud High School in 1940. Helen attended Ellendale Normal & Industrial School where she was Homecoming...
Carolyn Miemietz
Sep 7, 2025
Carolyn M. Miemietz, 82, of Jamestown, ND passed away Sunday, September 7, 2025 at SMP Health-Ave Maria under JRMC Hospice care.
Carolyn Marie Clemens was born January 19, 1943 at Trinity Hospital in Jamestown, ND, the daughter of William and Agnes (Glowach) Clemens.
Carolyn married Duane “Duke” Miemietz on January 20, 1961 and had four children, Jeffrey, Donald, Scott and Dawn.
Carolyn was...
Arlene Johnson
Sep 6, 2025
Arlene Johnson, 77, of Jamestown, ND passed away early Saturday morning, September 6, 2025 at her home.
Arlene Zimmerman was born December 30, 1947, in Napoleon, North Dakota, the daughter of Jake and Ida (Becker) Zimmerman. She graduated from Jamestown High School in 1966, and then attended NDSCS Nursing Program in Wahpeton, ND, achieving an LPN degree.
She was employed as an...
Norman Johnson
Sep 4, 2025
Norman Stanley Johnson, 93, of Galt, CA peacefully passed away on the morning of September 4, 2025, at U.C. Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, California, with his daughter Terri and grandchildren Kristyn and Matthew by his side. Norman was born on April 1, 1932, in Jamestown, North Dakota, to Oscar and Nora (Setter) Johnson. He was raised on...
James Lindberg
Sep 3, 2025
Our precious, free-spirited little boy went to sing and dance with the angels Wednesday September 3rd, 2025 following an accident at our home. He was born January 28, 2018 in Jamestown, ND. The youngest of 8, with six siblings still at home it was quite a circus when they came to visit their new brother! Along with his strong-willed independence...
Cory Ralph Graves
Aug 28, 2025
Cory Ralph Graves, 52, of New Berlin, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at his home on August 28, 2025. Born on September 29, 1972, in Jamestown, North Dakota, Cory was the cherished son of Rex and Debra (Baenen) Graves.
Cory grew up with a deep appreciation for family, values he carried with him throughout his life. A graduate of the University of...
Zach Schlecht
Aug 26, 2025
Zachary “Zach” Schlecht, 44, of Bismarck, ND, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2025, at Sanford Hospital in Bismarck after a courageous two-year battle with oral cancer.
Zach was born December 10, 1980, in Jamestown, ND, to Mark and Ameta Schlecht. He grew up in Jamestown, where he attended St. John’s Academy and later graduated from Jamestown High School. During his...
Gail Gulkin
Aug 19, 2025
Gail K. Gulkin, 71, of Jamestown, ND, passed away at her home under hospice care Tuesday afternoon, August 19, 2025.
Gail K. Schlaht was born December 17, 1953, at the Jamestown Hospital, Jamestown the daughter of Rueben and Arleen (Thornton) Schlaht. She was raised on the family dairy farm south of Cleveland, ND where she grew up milking cows and combining...
