Local Obituaries for Families in Jamestown, North Dakota

Jun 7, 2023

Myrna Cofell passed away June 7th, 2023, at St. Benedictine Care Center in LaMoure, ND at age 86, surrounded by her loving family.

Myrna Mechling was born February 8, 1937 to Daniel and Margaret Mechling in Idaho Falls, ID, the fifth of eight children. She grew up and attended school in Idaho which is also where she...

Jun 5, 2023

Terry “Tex” Geerdes was called to his heavenly home on Monday, June 5, 2023 at SMP Health-Ave Maria, Jamestown, ND after a courageous battle with T-Cell Lymphatic Leukemia (Lymphoma).

Tex was born on December 3, 1943 to Robert and Lois Geerdes in Chicago, IL where they lived for several years.  They moved to...

Jun 4, 2023

Phyllis Denchfield, Jamestown, died unexpectedly on Sunday, June 4th, 2023.  She walked out of church and into the arms of Jesus.

Phyllis Jean Guthmiller was born on October 3, 1944, to Peter and Dorothea (Martin) Guthmiller. She was raised on a farm near Pettibone, ND, a place which was near and dear to...

Jun 1, 2023

Ellen Orr, 96, of Jamestown, ND, passed away Thursday afternoon, June 1, 2023 at Eventide, Jamestown.

Ellen D. Orr was born January 17, 1927, the daughter of Stanley and Ruth Nicholls.  The family lived in the Ypsilanti, ND area and Ellen received a teaching certificate from Valley City College.  She taught at a rural school before she...

May 30, 2023

Gertrude R. Neumiller, 91, of Jamestown, ND, passed away early Tuesday morning, May 30, 2023 at SMP Health- Ave Maria, Jamestown.

Gertrude was born December 10, 1931, near Woodworth, ND, the daughter of Julius and Pauline (Ferl) Hauf.  She grew up on the family farm and attended school in Gerber Township.  Gertrude was united in marriage to...

May 24, 2023

Mark Stephen Frey, 70, Jamestown, passed away on Wednesday, May 24th, 2023 at Sanford Hospital Fargo, ND surrounded by family. Mark was born September 17, 1952 in Jamestown, ND to Norman and Dolores Frey. He met Cathy Headland while attending NDSU and was married on August 18th, 1973. He then graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanized...

May 22, 2023

James E. “Jim Bob” Myers, 94, Jamestown, North Dakota passed away Monday, May 22, 2023 at SMP Health-Ave Maria, Jamestown, North Dakota.

James E. Myers was born March 12, 1929 in Dunmore, Pennsylvania to Sherman and Dora (Hannon) Myers.  He was raised as an orphan.  James graduated from high school before serving in...

May 21, 2023

Cherry Moser, 90, Medina, ND passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023 at SMP Health-Ave Maria, Jamestown, ND.

Cherry Moser was born December 29, 1932 south of Medina to Christ and Clara (Bader) Rau.  She was raised on their farm, graduated from Medina High School in 1950, attended NDSU, and married Duane Hochhalter in...

May 20, 2023

Dan passed from the loving arms of his wife into the loving arms of Jesus Christ.  Dan battled stoke deficits for 12 years, before the effects of the stroke claimed his mortal life.  But his soul emerged full of love and joy prior to his death.  Dan enjoyed his children and grandchildren.  Dan had no fear of physical labor. ...

May 19, 2023

Irene Staiger, 97, of Jamestown, North Dakota, died peacefully in her sleep May 19, 2023 at SMP Health-Ave Maria. A celebration of her life will be held May 23, 2023 at Temple Baptist Church, Jamestown, North Dakota with visitation at 10:00 am followed by the funeral service at 11:00 am.  Mr. Daniel Bittle (grandson) will be officiating....

May 18, 2023

Kathy J. Spitzer, 75, of Jamestown, ND, passed away at her home Thursday evening, May 18, 2023.

Kathy Jo was born May 11, 1948, on the family farm near Adrian, ND, the daughter of Russell and Arlene (Drenth) Witzig.  She grew up on the farm and attended country school.  Kathy graduated from Edgeley High School in 1965...

May 17, 2023

Early on the morning of May 17th, Richard Magnus Carow of Edgeley ND, was called home to be with Jesus.

Richard Magnus Carow was born on the family farm in Edgeley ND on October 31st, 1932 to Alfred A and Bertelle June (Magnus) Carow. The farm was homesteaded by his Grandfather, AH Carow and he continued to...

May 16, 2023

Vernon Roy Anderson, age 87, passed away with his wife by his side on May 16,2023 from cancer.  Vernon was born on January 14, 1936 in Pendleton, Oregon. He was the youngest of two sons born to Roy and Vivian Anderson.

Vern attended grade school at Eastman #3 country school and graduated from Cooperstown High School in...

May 14, 2023

Lillian (Lil) Spravzoff, age 87, passed away peacefully in the presence of family, listening to old time country music on May 14, 2023.

Lil, the daughter of Anna Hochstetter and Albert Fisher, was born January 19, 1936, one of 10 children.

Lillian married Ray Spravzoff in May 1953.   They...

May 13, 2023

Ronald Dale Reich, 85, Fargo, ND passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023 at SMP Health-St. Catherine South, Fargo, ND.

Ronald Dale Reich was born July 27, 1937 in Woodworth, ND to William and Hazelle Reich.  He graduated from Woodworth High School in 1955.  Ron served in the US Army from December 1955 to...

May 11, 2023

Lyle Marvin Borchert, 72, Lamoure, North Dakota passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023 at St. Rose Care Center, Lamoure, North Dakota.

Lyle M. Borchert was born October 13, 1949 in Valley City, North Dakota to Marvin and Dorothy (Rickford) Borchert.  He graduated from Leuzinger High School in Lawndale, CA in 1967.

May 10, 2023

Mylinda (Mindy) was born in Enumclaw, WA and was the daughter of Louis and Mildred (Johnson) Gilbertson. She graduated from Jamestown College in 1985 with a Bachelors degree in business administration.

She married the love of her life, Keith Schultz on April 25th 1981. Together they worked for Boeing Aerospace in Seattle before moving back to ND...

May 10, 2023

Allen G. Huber, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on May 10th, 2023. Allen was born on January 30th, 1955, to Pete and Lena Huber in Edgeley, ND; the 6th of 9 children.

Allen attended and graduated from Edgeley High School (class of 1973), where he met...

May 9, 2023

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Kelly Bauer, who passed away on May 9th, 2023. Despite life's challenges, Kelly found solace in the great outdoors, particularly hunting and fishing. His passion for these activities was evident in the many stories he shared with those who knew him. While he may no longer be...

May 4, 2023

Madelyn Hoffer, 86, of Jamestown, ND passed away peacefully on May 4, 2023. Madelyn was born February 8, 1937 to Theodore and Rosella Dewald. Most of her youth was spent in Streeter, ND where she attended school through 8th grade and then worked at Dewald’s Fairway the family business.  Her community involvement and caring for people started early as...