Local Obituaries for Families in Jamestown, North Dakota
Geraldine Grace Dethloff
Sep 24, 2011
""I am the resurrection and the life; all who believe in me, even though they die, will live. And everyone who lives and believes in me will never die."" John 11:25-26 Geraldine Grace Dethloff, 92, of Mandan Care Center off Collins, Mandan, ND, formerly of Pettibone, ND, went to her Heavenly Home on Septemeber 24, 2011. Services will be...
James Porter Sr.
Sep 23, 2011
James ""Jim"" M. Porter, Sr., 60, Jamestown, ND, died Friday, September 23, 2011 at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND. Jim was born May 9, 1951 to Robert and Carol (Young) Porter in Huron, SD. He moved to Mobridge, SD where he attended school until he moved to Jamestown with his mother and sister. He married Darlene Edinger on October...
Roger Bitz
Sep 17, 2011
Roger Bitz, 64, Jamestown, North Dakota went to be with the Lord, Saturday, September 17, 2011 at Jamestown Regional Medical Center, Jamestown. Mr. Bitz was born October 31, 1946 in Jamestown, the son of Gotthielf and Violet (Aus) Bitz. He grew up west of Jamestown. Roger was a welder for many years, previously employed with Park Plaza. On August...
Jane Trumble
Sep 12, 2011
Jane Trumble, 76, Mesa, Arizona, formerly of Pingree, ND died Monday, September 12, 2011. Jane Zink was born October 3, 1934 in Carrington ND, the daughter of Sherman and Benita (Gremm) Zink. She grew up at Pingree and graduated from Pingree High School. Jane attended and graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder, CO. She worked as an...
Donald M. Wenaas
Sep 11, 2011
Donald Wenaas, 86, of Jamestown, ND, died Sunday, September 11, 2011 at Medcenter One in Bismarck, ND.
Donald M. Wenaas was born at Mayville, ND, July 8, 1925, the son of Henry and Hannah (Gilberts) Wenaas. Don graduated from Mayville High School in 1943 and entered the US Navy that same year. He served in...
Lois Swanson
Sep 9, 2011
Lois A. Swanson, 89, Jamestown, ND, died Friday, September 9, 2011 at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND. Lois Ann Wahl was born January 24, 1922 in Eldridge, ND, the daughter of John and Lillian (Krengel) Wahl. She grew up and attended school in Eldridge, graduating from Eldridge High School in 1939. She attended Valley City Teachers College and taught...
Harry Helmstetler
Sep 9, 2011
Harry Helmstetler, 87, Jamestown, ND, died Friday, September 9, 2011 at the Jamestown Regional Medical Center. Harry was born August 6, 1924 in Max, ND the son of Herman and Agnes (Mattson) Helmstetler. Shortly after Harry's birth, the family moved to the Ypsilanti, ND area, where he attended rural Ypsilanti schools. In 1941 they moved to the Kensal/Courtenay area...
Marge Ringuette
Sep 9, 2011
Marge Ringuette, 72, of Jamestown, ND, died Friday, September 9, 2011 at her home in Jamestown.
Marge Altringer was born November 3, 1938, in Valley City, ND, the daughter of Al and Grace (Romelfanger) Altringer. She grew up and was educated in Valley City, graduating from College High School. Marge married Ronald Ringuette on August...
Charles L. Frey
Sep 6, 2011
Charles Lee Frey, 71, Jamestown, died Tuesday, September 6, 2011, in Jamestown, ND. Charles was born August 22, 1940, in Jamestown. He was the son of Herman and Gladys Frey and the grandson of Charles and Minnie Frey, who were the earliest settlers of Bloom Township, staking their homestead claim in 1878. He attended St. John's Academy, distinguishing himself...
Shirley M. Schultz
Sep 4, 2011
Shirley M. Schultz, 82, Jamestown, ND, formerly of Woodworth, ND, died of Pancreatic Cancer on Sunday, September 4, 2011 at Eventide at Hi-Acres, Jamestown, under Hospice Palliative Care. Shirley Marie Elhard was born February 22, 1929, in Jamestown, the daughter of Edward and Katherine (Retzer) Elhard. She was baptized August 18, 1929 and confirmed January 31, 1965. She received...
Donald Jan
Sep 4, 2011
Donald D. Jan, 72, Jamestown, ND, died Sunday, September 4, 2011 at his home. Donald ""Don"" was born May 15, 1939 in Sioux Falls, SD, the son of Charles and Mabel (Paulson) Jan. He graduated from New Town High School, New Town, ND in 1957. He attended and graduated from Minot State University with a B.S. in secondary education...
Jay M. Dronen
Sep 2, 2011
Jay M. Dronen, 81, Jamestown, ND, died Friday, September 2, 2011 at Ave Maria Village, Jamestown, under the care of hospice, after a year long courageous battle with cancer. Jay was born in Cleveland, ND on February 22, 1930 to Olga and Mallius Dronen. The family later moved to Jamestown, where he met and married Elizabeth (Betty) Dronen on...
Eleanor Gahner
Sep 2, 2011
Eleanor Gahner, 80, Jamestown, ND, died Friday, September 2, 2011, at Eventide at Hi-Acres, Jamestown. Eleanor Vivian Schrenk was born December 10, 1930, in Logan County, ND, the daughter of Julius and Christina (Schwartz) Schrenk. She was raised on the family farm and went to country school in Moon Lake Township. She married Melvin Gahner on February 13, 1949,...
Jared Paul Bjornson
Sep 2, 2011
Jared P. Bjornson, 33, of Jamestown, ND, died Friday, September 2, 2011 at Jamestown Regional Medical Center, Jamestown.
Jared Paul Bjornson was born December 23, 1977, in Glendive, MT, the son of Marvin and Susan (Bradley) Bjornson. He grew up in Jamestown and graduated high school in Beaverton, MT. Jared joined the Army Reserve on April 25,...
Donald D. Sevik
Sep 1, 2011
Donald Duane Sevik, 79, Jamestown, ND, died Thursday, September 1, 2011. Donald was born August 17, 1932. Donald is survived by his wife, Phyllis, Jamestown; four children, Donna (Mel) Elhard, Cindy (Larry) Burkle, Duane Sevik and Val (Cory) Heidinger, all of Jamestown; grandchildren, Shawn and Jason Elhard, Tessa Burkle, Ashley and Zachary Sevik; one great-grandchild, Rhiley Sevik McKee; one...
Yvonne I. Zillmer
Aug 29, 2011
Yvonne I. Zillmer, 57, Jamestown, ND died Monday, August 29, 2011 at Jamestown Regional Medical Center in Jamestown. Yvonne Podoll was born August 19, 1954 in Aberdeen, SD, the daughter of Raymond and Eleanor (Bohling) Podoll. She attended elementary school at St. Johns Parochial in Columbia, SD and in 1973 graduated from Frederick High School, Frederick, SD. She attended...
Walter F. Robyt
Aug 28, 2011
Walter Frederick Robyt, 85, Jamestown, ND, went to be with his Lord on August 28, 2011 at Ave Maria Village in Jamestown. Walter was born in Glover, ND on July 23, 1926, the son of August and Elizabeth (Domine) Robyt. He moved to Eldridge, ND with his parents, where they farmed. Walter attended Eldridge High School graduating in 1944....
Charlotte Mickelson
Aug 26, 2011
Charlotte Mickelson, 65, of Jamestown, ND, died Friday, August 26, 2011 at Sanford Health, Fargo, ND after a short and courageous battle with cancer.
Charlotte Bedker was born on July 15, 1946, the daughter of Henry and Margaret (Johnson) Bedker. She graduated from Jud High School, Jud, ND in 1964. After attending Interstate Business College,...
Berdella V. Moser
Aug 25, 2011
Berdella Verna Moser, 76, Medina, ND, died Thursday, August 25, 2011 at her home in Medina. Berdella Dewald was born April 7, 1935 in Logan County, southwest of Streeter, ND, the daughter of Adolph and Verna (Wentz) Dewald. She grew up southwest of Streeter on the family farm and attended country schools. On October 15, 1954 Berdella married Leon...
Alfreda Lunde
Aug 22, 2011
Alfreda Lunde, 95, Jamestown, North Dakota died Monday, August 22, 2011 at Eventide at Hi-Acres in Jamestown. Alfreda ""Freda"" Sola was born November 23, 1915 in Finley, ND, the daughter of Gustav and Alvilde (Bue) Sola. The family later moved to Cooperstown, ND, where she graduated from high school. She graduated from Valley City State College and then worked...
