Local Obituaries for Families in Jamestown, North Dakota

Mar 17, 2021

Mildred Catherine (Samek) Clarys, 91, Courtenay, ND passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2021 in Wimbledon, ND.

Mildred Samek was born April 5, 1929 to James and Mary (Zastoupil) Samek on her folks’ farm 10 miles southeast of Dickinson, ND. Her first years of school were in a country school called Ash Coulee where she learned to speak...

Mar 15, 2021

Marvin W. Dockter passed away March 15, 2021, surrounded by his family at Renown Hospital-South Meadows in Reno, NV. He was 92.

Marvin was born to Jacob G. and Bertha (Mayer) Dockter on their farm north of Streeter, ND, the eldest of 5 children.  He attended country school through 8 th grade. He attended Streeter High School...

Mar 13, 2021

Christopher Lionel Barkly Stratford was born in 1940 on the Isle of Man. He spent his early childhood there with his Nana Eva and Grandy George. He adored them both. He often said that they spoiled him rotten and it was wonderful.  When Chris was about 10, he joined his mother and her new husband, and two new siblings...

Mar 8, 2021

Jon Burdick, 32, of Jamestown, North Dakota died on Monday, March 8, 2021 at Jamestown Regional Medical Center.

Jon William Burdick was born on June 26th, 1988 in Jamestown to Deb (Bassen) Gapinski and Robert Burdick. He was a son, a brother, a nephew, a grandson, a husband, and a father. Jon passed away on March 8th,...

Mar 6, 2021

Torrey Lee Briese, 61, of Tappen, ND passed away at his home on March 6, 2021. Torrey was born on September 25, 1959 in Jamestown, ND to Thomas and Myhra ‘Gerry’ (Howes) Briese. He attended school in Tappen and graduated in 1977. Throughout his years in school, Torrey was actively involved in several activities, including baseball, FFA, and 4-H....

Mar 4, 2021

Kathy Raye (Dahl) Schumacher, 51 of Jamestown, ND passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021 at her home.

Kathy was born on June 2, 1969, the daughter of Morris and Marlene (Piatz) Dahl in Valley City ND. At a young age, Kathy moved to Jamestown with her family and attended school. Kathy met Tom Brewer and had her...

Mar 2, 2021

Herman R. Schmuhl, 91, of Moorhead, MN, passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at Farmstead Living, Moorhead.

Herman was born June 4, 1929 at Spiritwood, ND, the son of Bert and Bertha (Adorphy) Schmuhl. He was raised on the family farm near Spiritwood, attending school there and Jamestown High School. Herman entered the US Army on August...

Mar 2, 2021

Verlyn Erna Benson, 93, Jamestown, North Dakota was taken to the Lord on Tuesday, March 2, 2021.

Verlyn Buetow was born July 15, 1927 in Jamestown the daughter of Adolph and Lydia (Ludwig) Buetow. Verlyn married Burton Benson on June 29, 1947 in Eldridge, North Dakota. Burton died on December 31, 2015.

Verlyn enjoyed reading,...

Feb 28, 2021

Julie Ann (Dronen) Dwelle, 66, Jamestown, ND peacefully succumbed to her long battle with illness Sunday February 28th, 2021 as Sanford Medical Center in Fargo ND with her family at her side.

Julie was born in Jamestown ND, on December 15th 1954. She grew up in Jamestown, graduating from Jamestown High School in 1973. She married Tim...

Feb 28, 2021

Dwight E. Krapp, PhD, age 72, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021, at Hospice of Cincinnati. Dwight was born and grew up in North Dakota where he graduated from Buchanan High School. He went on to the University of North Dakota and earned a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology....

Feb 28, 2021

Steven J. Lambert, 59, of Edgeley, ND, passed away at his home on Sunday afternoon, February 28, 2021.

Steve was born February 15, 1962, in Jamestown, ND, the son of Merlin and Julia (Marquart) Lambert.  He grew up on the family farm north of Edgeley and graduated from Edgeley High School in 1981.  Steve worked for area...

Feb 21, 2021

Oswald “Ozzie” Schultz, 91, Jamestown, North Dakota, passed away peacefully February 21st at Ave Maria Village, Jamestown.  Oswald was born May 11, 1929, in Woodworth ND, the son of Ernest and Bertha (Petzke) Schultz.  He was raised (born and educated) in the Woodworth area.

He married Rose Laber, September 28, 1949 in Woodworth, ND.   Ozzie met the...

Feb 20, 2021

James “Jim” Schultz went home to Jesus on February 20, 2021 at age 78.

Jim was born to Ruth and A.G. Schultz on July 23, 1942 in Fargo, North Dakota. Jim worked with his hands his entire life as a master carpenter and plumber. He enjoyed using his skills to help family, friends, and the communities he...

Feb 18, 2021

Charles “CM” Martin Sizer, 88, Wimbledon, ND passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at Ave Maria Village, Jamestown, ND.

Charlie was born July 26, 1932 the son of Charles and Leona (Ambuel) Sizer of Wimbledon. He grew up and attended school around the Wimbledon area and married Marilyn Evon Mohr on October 28, 1950 at St....

Feb 18, 2021

Julia Schmoker, 72, of Dickey, ND peacefully passed away on February 18, 2021 at St. Rose Care Center in LaMoure ND surrounded by loved ones after a difficult battle with cancer.

Julia Ann Wilkes was born, the oldest of four kids, on October 22, 1948 to Herman and Eva (Wald) Wilkes in Oakes, ND. After Julia graduated...

Feb 16, 2021

Carol Anne (Ganser) Mack, 76, of Medina, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 16, 2021 due to complications of a stroke. Carol found comfort during her final days surrounded by family.

Carol was born September 23, 1944 to Edward George Ganser and Rose Margaret (Prodzinski) Ganser. She grew up on the family farm Northwest of Windsor and attended...

Feb 14, 2021

Lola Mae Conley nee Anderson, age 91, of Jamestown, ND passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021. She was the beloved matriarch of the Conley Family and was born in Marion, N.D. to Ted and Elsie Anderson. She was the second youngest of seven siblings.

Lola married Wesley Earle Conley on May 26, 1948 in Sanborn, ND.  She...

Feb 12, 2021

Judy Bischoff, 74, Jamestown, ND died Friday February 12th 2021 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND.

Judy (Enzminger) Bischoff was born on February 15, 1946 in Jamestown, ND, the daughter of Reiny and Inez Enzminger. Her first job was a cook at the Pantry Cafe. Throughout her life she worked not one, but sometimes 2 or 3...

Feb 10, 2021

Helen J Lang, 89 yrs old, was born in Hardin, Montana, the daughter of Paul Gienger and Mary Seidel.  Helen went home to be with the Lord on February 10, 2021 and was preceded in death by her daughter, Sheila Wahl.

Visitation will be Friday, February 19 from 1 to 5 pm at Williams-Lisko Funeral Home, Jamestown. ...

Feb 9, 2021

Virginia Frederick died on February 9, 2021 in Bella Vista, AR. She was born in Jamestown, ND on July 15, 1920, the only child of Charles and Cecelia (Brown) Van Erem, and grew up on a farm at Buchanan, ND, graduating from Buchanan High School in 1938.

She attended Central Dakota Business College in Jamestown and worked...