Local Obituaries for Families in Jamestown, North Dakota

Feb 5, 2024

Harriet J. Eddy, 94, daughter of Harry and Margry (Holm) Knott, was born in Carrington, ND, on July 20, 1929, and died on February 5, 2024.  Harriet graduated from Carrington High School in 1947, Jamestown College in 1951, and went on to teach at Edgeley High School.

Harriet married Porter C. Eddy on...

Jan 31, 2024

James “Jim” Hamm was born on December 9, 1937, in Jamestown, ND, to proud parents, Theodore and Doris (Henning) Hamm. His childhood was filled with many memories made in and around the Jamestown community. The beginning of Jim’s schooling was established at St. John’s Academy, which he attended from kindergarten to high school graduation in 1955. He...

Jan 30, 2024

Jack L. Bethke, 94, of Jamestown, ND, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2024 at Eventide in Jamestown, North Dakota.

Jack Louis Bethke was born on February 17, 1929, in Edgeley, North Dakota, the first of four children to Arthur W. Bethke and Edna (McCormick) Bethke.

He was raised on the family farm east of...

Jan 23, 2024

Shirley Mae (Chappell) Young, 93, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at Wishek Living Center in Wishek. Funeral services will be held Friday, February 2, at 11:00, at the United Methodist Church in Edgeley, ND. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Manor St Joseph in Edgeley.

Shirley Mae (Chappell) was born September 29,...

Jan 23, 2024

Blanche was born November 22, 1925 in Ypsilanti, ND to Michael and Hattie (Vetter) Heffernan.  She passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at SMP Health-Ave Maria, Jamestown, ND.

Blanche attended school in Ypsilanti.  She taught school in rural Ypsilanti for several years.  She was a postal clerk for 20 years and an...

Jan 22, 2024

Gloria Reber, 70, passed away Monday afternoon, January 22, 2024 at SMP Health-Ave Maria, Jamestown.

Gloria Dawson was born February 26, 1953, in Minnesota.  She was adopted shortly after birth by Glen and Zelma Wilson.  Gloria used to say, “I know the butterflies, as they float through the air, and to see them reminds me of love,...

Jan 13, 2024

Grace Ellen Lakefield Vannett, born December 21, 1941, on her family’s farm in Renville County, North Dakota, died peacefully Saturday, January 13, 2024, under the care of Red River Hospice at Eventide on Eighth in Moorhead, MN. Grace joins her husband Alden Vannett, preceding her in death on August 7, 2023. Married on August 12,...

Jan 13, 2024

Aniken Charles David Hartman entered the world on June 12, 2020, at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND, to proud parents, Julia (Stroh) and Troy Hartman.  He was born at 22 weeks 2 days gestation, weighing in at 12.7 ounces.  Aniken was baptized into God’s family on June 22, 2020.  Because of his early arrival, his medical team and family...

Jan 11, 2024

Deborah Hurst Wise (Debbie), 62 years old, Jamestown ND, passed away on January 11, 2024 after suffering a pulmonary heart attack.

Debbie was born on April 24, 1961 to parents William Hurst (Bill) and Annette Mae Driskell in Pensacola Florida.

She was one of six children: Michael; late Marvin; Terri-Marie; Sherri; David.

In...

Jan 10, 2024

Carol Jean Stahlhut, a woman of faith, family, and friends, passed away on January 10, 2024, at Sanford on Broadway in Fargo, ND after a long and courageous battle with cancer, our Lord felt it was her time to come home. She was born on October 7, 1959, in Jamestown, ND, to Edgar Hornung and Harriet Halverson. Carol grew...

Jan 9, 2024

It is with great sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Richard Ivan Carlson. He passed away on January 9, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family.

Richard was born on June 29th, 1946 to Ivan and Ann (Hinz) Carlson in Jamestown, ND. He was the eldest of the...

Jan 9, 2024

Valentine (Val) Welder Jr, 90, of Edgeley, ND passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at Jamestown Regional Medical Center in Jamestown, ND.

Val was born April 1, 1933 in Napoleon, ND to Valentine and Clara (Glatt) Welder. The family moved to Edgeley, ND in 1934

He graduated from Edgeley High School in 1951. He...

Jan 8, 2024

Wayne Milton Bjugstad, age 70 of Sheldon, ND died January 8th, 2024 in Valley City, ND.

He was born February 13th, 1953 to Hans and B. Lorine (Strand) Bjugstad in Sheldon, ND. Grew up one of nine children on a farm in the sandhills where he loved the farm life and the outdoors. He also enjoyed working...

Jan 7, 2024

Donovan Moran passed away on January 7, 2024 in Jamestown. His life was a blessing to his family and friends. Born to Robert and Nora Moran on February 7, 1965, Donovan was raised on the Moran family farm and graduated from Pingree High School.  He then farmed on the family farm.

The youngest of six children, Donovan...

Jan 4, 2024

Alfred Lerew, 95, of Jamestown, ND, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2024 at the VA Medical Center, Fargo, ND.

Alfred was born August 25, 1928, in Jamestown, ND, the son of Samuel and Cecelia (Pesick) Lerew.  He began working at a very young age following his brother, Cecil, in milking cows and helping keep heat on through...

Jan 4, 2024

Jerry (Gerald) Charles Huber, 76, of Jamestown ND, passed peacefully into eternity on January 4, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with lung cancer.  A funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, January 13, 2024 at Temple Baptist Church, Jamestown, ND.  Visitation will be held from 3:00 PM to...

Jan 2, 2024

Nancy Jean Dahl, loving and devoted spouse, mother, grandmother, and faithful servant died on January 2, 2024.  She is preceded in death by her husbands, Wesley Koll and George Dahl, and father, James Madsen.  She is survived by her mother Angela Madsen, children Joe (Cara), Suzanna, Hans (Katie), Angie, Stephen (Maggie), and Jon (Lisa) and her sisters Mary (Doug)...

Dec 29, 2023

Magdelina (Maggie) Presler, 91, Gackle, ND died peacefully December 29th, 2023 at Bethany Nursing Home in Fargo, ND

Maggie was born November 10th, 1932, to Peter Jr. and Emma (Zenker) Miller. Being the oldest of six, she grew up with many responsibilities of helping with the family farming and assisting with the younger...

Dec 28, 2023

Kevin Mark Koenig, 53, Jamestown, ND passed away December, 28th, 2023 at his home with his wife by his side. Kevin was born on October 15th, 1970 in Jamestown, ND to Jenner “JJ” and Esther (Guthmiller) Koenig. Kevin graduated from Jamestown High School in 1989 and started in sales thereafter. He met the love of his life Heidi (Wright)...

Dec 26, 2023

Patrick John Ebertz died unexpectedly in his sleep peacefully at his home in St. Cloud, Minnesota on December 26, 2023 at the age of 59. Pat was born on November 30th, 1964 in Jamestown, ND to Johnny and Glory Ebertz. Raised in Jamestown, Pat was surrounded by the love of a close-knit family, including his twin brother Michael, siblings...