Local Obituaries for Families in Jamestown, North Dakota

Dec 8, 2022

Harold P. Bensch, age 85, Jamestown, ND passed away peacefully on December 8th 2022 after a brief illness surrounded by his family and loved ones.

Harold was born May 29, 1937, in Jamestown, ND. Harold was the son of George H. and Anna E. Bensch (Procter).  Harold grew up in Jamestown, ND, a town he dearly loved....

Dec 8, 2022

Sylvia Martin, 68, passed away on December 8, 2022, in her home north of Pettibone, ND, surrounded by her family after a long, courageous battle with cancer.

Sylvia was born on August 28, 1954, to Edward and Viona (Mittleider) Zimmerman in Bismarck, ND.  She lived in Tappen, ND and then moved to Jamestown, ND.  Sylvia married Ronald...

Dec 5, 2022

Our beloved father, husband, and brother, Larry Alan Ross, 78, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2022. He was born January 18, 1944 in Williston, ND to Mae Thome and Lloyd Ross.

Larry lived in, and contributed to, numerous North Dakota communities including Williston, Jamestown, Stanton and Fargo. In 1961, he graduated from Home on the Range...

Dec 3, 2022

Alvin Gruebele, Sr. passed away Thursday, December 3, 2022 at the age of 90.  He was born September 15, 1932, in Pettibone, ND, the son of John and Margaret (Guthmiller) Gruebele.  Alvin loved his music and was an excellent musician, playing guitar every day.  He spent 4 years in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict.  After he was...

Dec 3, 2022

A light in my life has gone out.  My mom, Lynn Rae Christoperson breathed her last at 1:55am on December 3, 2022. She was my first example of strength in adversity, of beauty, of faith.  She has been my greatest supporter, my ally, and a great mother.

Though I understand I didn’t know...

Dec 1, 2022

John David Kleven was a caring and humble husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He left this world peacefully on December 1, 2022 at age 75.

He was born to Dale and Dorothy (Hillesland) Kleven on March 23, 1947. After graduating from Aneta High School, John entered the Navy on June 14, 1966...

Dec 1, 2022

Robert Christy Steele passed away at Eventide Jamestown on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at the age of 88.

Robert was born in Jamestown, North Dakota on November 9, 1934 to Grover and Florance (Wescom) Steele.  Robert farmed his parents land for many years.  He enjoyed farming and visiting the farmstead after he retired....

Nov 22, 2022

Winona I. Rodacker, 90, of Jamestown, ND, passed away Tuesday afternoon, November 22, 2022 at SMP Health-Ave Maria.

Winona was born on a cold winter day - January 5, 1932, in Bismarck, ND, the daughter of Rudolph and Barbara (Wiebe) Schrenk. She grew up on the family farm NE of Bismarck and attended rural school near Baldwin,...

Nov 15, 2022

No services will be held.

Nov 9, 2022

George Coon, 80, Nortonville, ND passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at his home.

George Coon was born May 12, 1942 in Edgeley, ND to Charles and Lucille (Bolstad) Coon.  He attended school in Nortonville and worked for area farmers before entering the US Army on August 16, 1969.  George was honorably discharged on August 1, 1973...

Nov 9, 2022

Faye L. Murie, 95, of Jamestown, ND, passed away early Wednesday morning, November 9, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.

Faye was born January 1, 1927, in Grafton, ND, the daughter of Arthur and Mabel (McDougald) Tallackson.  She attended grade school at Mandt, ND and graduated from Park River High School.  Faye attended Interstate Business College for...

Nov 9, 2022

Sherrill R. Schmitt, 71, of Jamestown, ND, passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon, November 9, 2022 at her home.

Sherrill Rae Fransen was born November 20, 1950, the daughter of Raymond and Marlys Fransen.  She grew up in Williston, ND and graduated from high school in 1968.  Sherrill earned an AA degree from UND – Williston in 1970...

Nov 6, 2022

Douglas W. Daugs, 65, of Jamestown, ND, passed away peacefully at his home Sunday, November 6, 2022 after losing a 39-year battle with type 1 diabetes.

Douglas was born February 27, 1957, in Jamestown, ND, the son of Edwin O. and Grace A. (Pottratz) Daugs.  He graduated from Buchanan High School and graduated from UND with a...

Nov 4, 2022

Peggy Lein, 70, Jamestown, North Dakota passed away Friday, November 4, 2022 at Edgewood Senior Living, Jamestown, ND.  No services will be held.

Nov 3, 2022

William "Bill" Oechsle, 81, Jamestown, North Dakota passed away Thursday, November 3, 2022 at Eventide Jamestown.  No services will be held.

Nov 2, 2022

Sheila Thompson Braun, 65, Jamestown, ND passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at Eventide Jamestown.

Sheila Marie Thompson was born on July 10, 1957 to Victor Earl Thompson and Mildred Guyott Thompson.  She grew up in Oakes, ND graduating from Oakes High School in 1976.

In the fall of...

Nov 1, 2022

Ronald “Ron” Schwind, 75, Jamestown, ND died Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at his home, under JRMC hospice care. Ronald was born to Melvin and Erna (Reich) Schwind at home in Mcintosh County on August 29, 1947, delivered by his grandmother. He was baptized at New Kessel Reformed Church, Zeeland, ND and confirmed at Grace Reformed Church in Wishek, ND....

Oct 29, 2022

Janice Marie Haas, 81, Jamestown, ND, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, October 29th at Jamestown Regional Medical Center.  She holds a very special place in heaven today.

Janice was born on October 30, 1940, the daughter of William and Magdalena Moser of Medina, ND.  She was the youngest of ten children.  She grew up by Medina,...

Oct 26, 2022

Grant Leslie Gleich, 53, of Jamestown, ND, passed away Wednesday evening, October 26, 2022 at Jamestown Regional Medical Center due to multiple health complications.

Grant was born April 21, 1969 in Richardton, ND, the son of Anton and Magdalena (Burger) Gleich.  He married Judie Smith and they made their home in Jamestown for some time.

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Oct 26, 2022

Janice Jane Heasley, 68, of Jamestown, ND, passed away Wednesday evening, October 26, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family after being diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer since December 2019.

Janice Scheuffele was born December 31, 1953, in Jamestown, the daughter of Leonard and Mildred (Ebel) Scheuffele.  She was confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church and...