Local Obituaries for Families in Jamestown, North Dakota
Gerald "Bud" Carlson
Jul 20, 2023
Gerald “Bud” Carlson, 64, of Jamestown, ND, passed away at his home Thursday, July 20, 2023. Bud struggled with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis most of his life and more recently with heart problems.
Bud was born January 12, 1959, in Jamestown, the son of Gerald and Annette (Ganser) Carlson. He attended St. John’s Academy and graduated from Jamestown...
Helen Dally
Jul 15, 2023
Helen Alice Dally was born on August 29, 1927 near Adrian, ND to David William and Grace (Fletcher). She expired (her words) on July 15, 2023 in Edgeley, ND. Helen moved to Washington as a young adult where she raised her children, Terry and Patty Zerb. Later in life she moved to Alaska where she resided for 17 years...
Marek Kaluza
Jul 12, 2023
A private service was held on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at Eddy Funeral Home.
Carol Fradet
Jul 1, 2023
Carol Jean Fradet, age 82, passed away July 1st, 2023 at her daughter Judi’s home with her loving family. She was a vibrant woman with a wonderful smile who lived her life to the fullest.
Carol was born October 31, 1940 in Berlin, ND, the daughter of Lawrence and Florence (Drenth) Fradet.
On March 18th,...
Imogene Greer
Jun 30, 2023
Imogene Greer, 95, of Jamestown, ND, left this life on Friday afternoon, June 30, 2023 at Edgewood, Jamestown.
Imogene was born March 10, 1928, in Jamestown, the daughter of George and Charlene (Johnston) Boelke. She grew up and attended school in Moon Lake Township, near Windsor, ND, and then Eldridge School.
Imogene was united in...
Carrie L Kraft
Jun 29, 2023
Carrie Linette (Flatau) Kraft passed away on June 29, 2023, at Arbor Springs in West Des Moines, Iowa. A funeral mass will be held in Jamestown, North Dakota at a later date.
Carrie was born on November 24, 1961, in Valley City, North Dakota to Carole and Donald Flatau. She was a talented musician. After earning her...
Kenneth L Schneider
Jun 25, 2023
Kenneth Schneider, 81, of Ypsilanti, ND, passed away unexpectedly late Sunday night, June 25, 2023 at Jamestown Regional Medical Center, Jamestown.
Kenneth was born April 11, 1942 in a sod house on the family farm near Ashley, ND, the son of Johnnie and Teena (Meidinger) Schnieder. He attended country school in McIntosh County and helped on the...
Larry Gutzwiller
Jun 23, 2023
Larry Gutzwiller, 81, of Jamestown ND, passed away at Jamestown Regional Medical Center, on June 23, 2023.
Larry was born on July 27, 1941 in Jamestown, to parents Mildred (Heaton) and Gerald Gutzwiller. Larry graduated from Jamestown High School in 1959.
He began working for Otter Tail in 1965,...
Gloria Wanamaker
Jun 22, 2023
Gloria Katherine Wanamaker, age 84, of Jamestown, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, June 22, 2023.
Gloria was born May 16th, 1939 at their home in Edmunds to Ernest and Katherine (Hertel) Siebert. She graduated from Jamestown High School in 1957. On June 2nd, 1957 Gloria married the love of her life, Marvin Wanamaker, in...
William "Bill" Hamm
Jun 18, 2023
After a long and full life, William “Bill” Hamm, 82, of Jamestown, passed away on Sunday afternoon June 18, 2023 at Eventide, Jamestown, ND.
Bill was born on January 10, 1941, in Jamestown, ND, the son of Ralph (Bud) and Leona Hamm. He graduated from St John’s Academy, and throughout his youth he...
Francis Steele
Jun 14, 2023
Francis Steele was born to Lewis and Doris (Burnette) Steele on August 28, 1935, on a farm in Young Township in Dickey County, near Merricourt, ND. Francis was the fifth child of ten. He moved with his family to a farm 12 miles northeast of Edgeley in the fall of 1936. Francis attended country school in Russell Township and...
Mary Jo Hanson
Jun 12, 2023
Mary Jo Hanson, 66, of Jamestown, ND, passed away Monday afternoon, June 12, 2023 at her home.
Mary Jo Hanson was born September 23, 1956, at St. John’s Hospital, Fargo, ND, the daughter of Devoe and Marilyn (DeWitt) Hanson. Her home has been at the Post House, Jamestown for some time.
Memorial Service – 10:30...
Rita L (Topel) Williams
Jun 11, 2023
Rita L. Williams, 78, of Jamestown, ND, passed away Sunday afternoon, June 11, 2023 at Eventide, Jamestown.
Rita was born on June 4, 1945, in Delano, MN, the daughter of Leo and Elizabeth (Niesen) Topel. She graduated from Delno High School and was an LPN for some time, working in Bottineau and Minot before attaining a teaching...
Myrna Cofell
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...
Terry "Tex" Geerdes
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...
Phyllis Denchfield
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...
Ellen Orr
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...
Gertrude R (Hauf) Neumiller
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...



