Local Obituaries for Families in Jamestown, North Dakota

Jan 1, 2016

Gary A. Bitz, 66, of Jamestown, ND, passed away Friday morning, January 1, 2016 with his family by his side.

Gary Allan Bitz was born on June 13, 1949, in Jamestown, the son of George and Elvera (Gaier) Bitz. He graduated from Valley City High School and received his teaching and physical education degrees from...

Dec 31, 2015

Burton "Bert" Benson, 91, Jamestown died December 31, 2015 at Eventide in Jamestown. Bert was born September 1, 1924 in Pingree, ND the son of Gilbert and Clara (Skara) Benson. He attended schools in Deer Lake township near Pingree, ND. He married Verlyn Buetow on June 29, 1947 in Eldridge, ND. He worked and was co-owner for Skeels Painting...

Dec 31, 2015

Judith Lorraine Florian, 70, of Jamestown, ND, was born on November 3rd 1945 and passed quietly on December 31, 2015 at Eventide @ Hi Acres Manor in Jamestown, ND. She was full of curiosity, wit, and undeniable style. Always a beloved sister, daughter, and friend.

Memorial Service: 3:00 p.m. Friday, January 8, 2016...

Dec 28, 2015

Myrtle E. Theilen, 89, of Jamestown, ND died Monday, December 28, 2015 at Ave Maria Village, Jamestown. Myrtle Hill was born August 2, 1926 in Pingree, ND the daughter of James and Maggie (Rice) Hill. She received her education in Pingree schools. She married Johann M. Theilen in 1971. Myrtle worked as a waitress for many years at Perkins...

Dec 22, 2015

Arlon Rott, 78, of Nortonville, ND, passed away at his home Tuesday evening, December 22, 2015 of a sudden heart attack.

Arlon Rott was born September 3, 1937, in McIntosh County, near Fredonia, ND, to Samuel and Maggie (Herman) Rott. In 1942, they moved to a farm northwest of Nortonville and in 1951 they moved...

Dec 20, 2015

Larry Leroy Himmerich, 75, Jamestown, North Dakota, passed away December 20, 2015 at home surrounded by family and under the care of hospice after battling cancer.

Larry was born on October 16, 1940 at Bismarck, ND to Philip and Christine (Everding) Himmerich. He grew up on farms in Napoleon, Burnstad, and Hannaford, ND. He moved...

Dec 19, 2015

Orville Earl "Orv" Thompson, a long-time Jamestown resident, died on December 19, 2015, at Ave Maria Village, Jamestown, at the age of 86. Orville was born January 4, 1929, in Woodworth, ND, the son of Alma and Thomas Thompson. Orville grew up in Woodworth, and married Verna Ernst in February 1949. Orv was an extremely gentle, devoted and loving...

Dec 16, 2015

Bernice Elhard, 83, Jamestown, ND passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at Jamestown Regional Medical Center, Jamestown, ND. Bernice Bitz was born February 19, 1932, to Fred and Emma (Scheuer) Bitz in Jamestown, ND. She attended school in Jamestown. Bernice married Lenhard Elhard in 1948. Bernice worked as a nurse at Trinity Hospital in Jamestown for many years. Lenhard...

Dec 14, 2015

Wade Lee Radermacher, 44, died at his home Monday, December 14, 2015 in Kulm, ND.

Wade Radermacher was born on April 28, 1971, in Oakes, ND, the son of Gene and Brenda Radermacher, Monango, ND. He attended school and graduated from Dickey Central in 1989. His life loves were farming and going fishing.

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Dec 14, 2015

Elsie May Zimmerman, age 99, resident of Baxter, died Monday, December 14, 2015 at Diamond Willow Care Center. Elsie was born September 8, 1916 at Merricourt N.D. the daughter of Gottfried and Carolina Roeszler grew up and attended school there. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul's Lutheran Church at Monango, N.D. Attended Webbers School of Hairdressing at...

Dec 14, 2015

Wayne Clifford Deery, Sr., 72, Jamestown, ND passed away peacefully Monday, December 14, 2015, at his home under Hospice Care and in the caring presence of immediate family. Wayne was born on November 26, 1943, the son of Clifford and Mary (Cichos) Deery. He attended Washington Grade School, and graduated from Jamestown High School in 1961. He attended North...

Dec 12, 2015

Violet Tischer, 87, Jamestown died Saturday, December 12, 2015 at the Heritage Center, Jamestown. Violet Zimmerman was born August 12, 1928 near Lehr, North Dakota, the daughter of Fred and Emma (Ketterling) Zimmerman. She attended and graduated from Ashley High School in 1946. She also attended Ellendale Community College. Violet married Gerald Tischer, June 1, 1953 in Lehr, ND....

Dec 12, 2015

Louella M. Belgarde, 73, of Jamestown, ND, died December 12, 2015 at Prince of Peace in Ellendale, ND.

Louella was born March 14, 1942, in Williston, ND, the daughter of Fermine and Margaret (Sorenson) Belgarde.

Cremation has taken place and Louella’s ashes are at rest in Idaho.

To send a flower...

Dec 10, 2015

William “Bill” Klaudt, a long-time Jamestown College professor, died Thursday evening, December 10, 2015 at Sanford Palliative Care, Fargo, ND at the age of 85.

Bill was born November 7, 1930, in Menno, South Dakota, the son of William and Olga (Dannenbring) Klaudt, Sr. He grew up and attended school in Menno, graduating from Menno...

Dec 9, 2015

Irma C. Mathys, 90 of Jamestown ND passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at the Jamestown Regional Medical Center. Irma was born on July 31, 1925 at Pettibone, ND, the daughter of Edward C. Schmitt and Caroline (Gerard) Schmitt. Irma graduated from Pettibone High School and graduated from Valley City (ND) State Teachers College. She earned her Master's...

Dec 6, 2015

Levi Schopp, 96, formerly of Jamestown and Lehr, ND, died Sunday night, December 6, 2015 at St. Catherine’s Living Center, Wahpeton, ND.

Levi Schopp was born January 19, 1919 on the family farm south of Lehr, ND the son of Jacob and Christina (Weisenburger) Schopp, Sr. He was raised near Lehr and attended the rural...

Dec 6, 2015

Alvin Sieler, 89, of Jamestown, ND, passed away at his home Sunday morning, December 6, 2015.

Alvin was born on November 26, 1926, in Sutley Township, near Mound City, South Dakota, the son of Henry and Christina (Schaeffer) Sieler. He attended school in Mound City and then enlisted in the US Army. Alvin served during...

Dec 5, 2015

Robert Drake, 64, of Jamestown, ND, died Saturday, December 5, 2015 at his home in Jamestown.

Robert was born June 12, 1951, in California, the son of George and Olive (Wald) Drake. He worked various jobs and eventually settled in Jamestown, North Dakota.

Graveside Service: Was privately held at Highland Home...

Dec 2, 2015

Rose Rud, 93, Jamestown, North Dakota passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at Ave Maria Village Nursing Home, Jamestown, ND. Rose Fenner was born December 15, 1921, to August and Rosina (Grosz) Fenner in Drake, ND. She attended school in Drake. Rose later helped on the family farm cooking for their large family. On September 29, 1941, Rose married...

Dec 2, 2015

Ione Bredahl, age 85, Wheaton, MN, formerly of Kensal, ND, died peacefully on Wednesday, Dec 2, 2015, at her home surrounded by her family after a courageous encounter with brain cancer.

Ione was born May 25, 1930, in Darling Township, MN, the oldest daughter of William and Clara Regnell in a family of eight children....