Local Obituaries for Families in Jamestown, North Dakota

May 31, 2024

Leona Morlock, age 94, of Medina, ND passed away on May 31st, 2024 at Sanford Hospital, Bismarck, ND.

Leona was born October 18th, 1929, the daughter of John and Magdalena (Guthmiller) Kahler.  Leona was raised on a farm in Kidder Co. north of Pettibone, ND.  She attended country school through 8th grade.

Leona married Walter...

May 30, 2024

Arnold Roorda, 93, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2024 at SMP Health Ave Maria.  Arnold was born on June 8, 1930 at the farm home in rural Ypsilanti, ND to John P. and Hilda Lengkeek Roorda.  He attended the rural Radtke school for 8 years.

Arnold worked on the family farm until...

May 27, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Lucille Morlock. She was born on October 29, 1942, and left us peacefully on May 27, 2024. Lucille's vibrancy, love, thoughtful nature, and slight feistiness will be cherished in our memories forever.

Lucille is survived by her loving daughter, Tressa...

May 25, 2024

Monica Lubbers, 91, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, May 25th at SMP St. Raphael in Valley City, ND.

Monica was born February 28, 1933 in Napoleon, ND to Mike and Johanna (Schwartzenberger) Mitzel.  She attended grade and high school in Napoleon and graduated from there in 1951.  She...

May 24, 2024

Thomas Albert Oxtoby, 86, died peacefully in his home in Jamestown, ND on Friday, May 24, 2024.

Tom Oxtoby was born in Oakes ND on November 11, 1937, to James and Agnes (Romstad) Oxtoby. Tom grew up on the farm and graduated from Oakes High School in 1955. He joined the United States...

May 20, 2024

Arvilla was born in a farm house in Barnes County, North Dakota, on November 26, 1925, to William and Emily Pytlik.  Her siblings included Lawrence Pytlik, Alvin Pytlik, Elmer Vogel, Shirley Vogel and Orville Vogel.  Arvilla’s father died when she was an infant.  Her mother Emily then married Herman Vogel.  Herman Vogel loved her and helped raise her as...

May 17, 2024

Donald “Al” Bentz, Jamestown, N.D., age 95, passed away peacefully in his home on May 17th, 2024.  Mr. Bentz was born on September 23rd, 1928, in Harvey, N.D.; the son of George and Milletta (Keller) Bentz.  He grew up on the family farm near Clifton, N.D., in Pierce County.  He married Joyce Eckart on November 3rd, 1950,...

May 16, 2024

Joseph E. Kramlich, 60, of Jamestown, ND, passed away at his home Thursday evening, May 16, 2024.

Joseph Ewald Kramlich was born June 30, 1963, the son of Ewald and Esther (Klundt) Kramlich.

He is survived by five sons; a sister; and nieces and nephews.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents...

May 14, 2024

Lois McQuisten, 77, of Aneta, ND, formerly of Jamestown, ND, passed away early Tuesday morning, May 14, 2024 at Aneta Parkview Health Center.

Lois was born August 14, 1946, in Michigan, the daughter of Alexander and Loretta (Lufton) Young.  She married Billy R. McQuisten and made their home in Jamestown.  He died April 23, 2020.

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May 13, 2024

Mary Beth Bertsch, 70, of Jamestown, ND, passed away Monday, May 13, 2024 in Fargo, ND.

Mary Beth was born June 8, 1953, in Burleigh County, ND, the daughter of Theodore and Ida (Heinle) Miller.  She was raised in Lehr, ND and graduated from Lehr High School in 1971, where she was a proud Leopard cheerleader.  Mary...

May 11, 2024

Constance “Connie” Dunn, 27, of Jamestown, ND, passed away after a two year battle with cancer on Saturday morning, May 11, 2024 at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo.

Constance was born on July 28, 1996, in Willmar, MN, the daughter of Scott and Rebecca (Rhoda) Knutson.  She grew up on the family farm near Belview, MN, was baptized...

May 11, 2024

Delbert Ellis Iszler, 83, Tappen, ND passed away Saturday afternoon May 11, 2024, at Sanford Health in Bismarck. A memorial service will be held at 2pm Thursday, May 16th at Eddy Funeral Home, Jamestown, ND with Pastor Bryce Tahran officiating.

Delbert was born March 25, 1941, on the Iszler farmstead in Tanner Township...

May 11, 2024

Linda Rae (Anderson) Ova, 69, Pingree, N.D., lost her battle to interstitial lung disease on Saturday, May 11, at the M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center - East Bank in Minneapolis.

Linda was born Aug. 6, 1954, in Portland, Ore. She was raised by her parents, David...

May 10, 2024

Harlan Carow, 60, of rural Edgeley, ND, passed away Friday evening, May 10, 2024 at his home.

Harlan was born January 13, 1964, in Ellendale, ND, the son of Clarence and Cravella (Hatfield) Carow.  He grew up on the family farm east of Edgeley and attended elementary school in Edgeley.  Harlan graduated from LaMoure High School and...

May 10, 2024

Johanna (JoAnn) Somsen, 101, Jamestown, died May 10, 2024, at Ave Maria Nursing Home Jamestown, ND.

Johanna Alvina Bata was born on May 6, 1923 to Charley and Alvina (Pitra) Bata in Kensal, ND. She graduated from Kensal High School and Dakota Business College, Fargo, ND. In 1945, Johanna joined the US Navy receiving her training at...

May 6, 2024

Norman W. Burkhardt, 92, of Jamestown, ND, passed away Monday evening, May 6, 2024 at SMP Health – Ave Maria Village, Jamestown.

Norman W. Burkhardt was born May 4, 1932, in Goldwin, ND, the son of Fred and Dorothy (Schelske) Burkhardt.  He attended school in Woodworth, ND.  Norman worked various jobs including farming, trucking for Earl Letcher,...

May 5, 2024

Leonard Limesand, 82, of Jamestown, ND, passed away Sunday morning, May 5, 2024 at Jamestown Regional Medical Center, Jamestown.

Leonard Limesand was born February 9, 1942, in Jamestown, the son of Norman and Virginia (Leimer) Limesand.  When his family moved to Marion, ND, he attended country school and graduated from Marion High School in 1960.  He married...

May 3, 2024

Cleo Josephine (Haynes) Harr, 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 3, 2024 surrounded by her family.

Cleo was born on November 9, 1933, to Harvey and Lois LeClair-Haynes in Pettibone, ND. She spent her early years in Pettibone, ND before moving to Jamestown, ND. Growing up in Jamestown, she enjoyed music, playing...

May 1, 2024

Deborah Sue (Hosking) Olson Dec 1, 1955 – May 1, 2024 went to be with the Lord after having battled health issues for many years.  She was born and grew up in Detroit, MI. She married David Brewer in 1975 and had three children. She then moved her family to Wyoming where she remarried, the love of...

May 1, 2024

Daniel Arthur Anderson, 75, Jamestown, ND, passed away on May 1, 2024, at his home. Dan was born September 3, 1948, in Fargo, ND to Arthur and Ragna (Larson) Anderson. He grew up and attended school in Fort Ransom, ND and went on to attend 4 years at Valley City State University.

On...