Local Obituaries for Families in Jamestown, North Dakota

Nov 16, 2020

Vera Agnes Hetland (Goodrich), 99, of Bismarck, North Dakota, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2020, at her daughter’s home in Jamestown, North Dakota, under the care of her family and Jamestown Regional Medical Center Hospice.

Vera was born on July 14, 1921, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Lawrence and Sarah (Johnston) Goodrich. She was...

Nov 15, 2020

Allan Gene Vanderberg, loving husband and father of three children, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 15, 2020 at the age of 85.

Allan was born May 7, 1935 in Jamestown, ND to Northern Pacific Railroad worker Alex Garret and Mary Emma (Burdick) Vanderberg. Allan was their first son. He had four older sisters and he was...

Nov 15, 2020

Marian Johnson, 96, Jamestown, North Dakota passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2020 at Ave Maria Village, ND.

Marian was born January 13, 1924 to Anton and Rena (Fettig) Feist on the family farm at Dunn Center, ND. She graduated high school at Dunn Center in 1942.

Marian married the love of her life, Wilbur...

Nov 15, 2020

Paula (Moser) Gudmestad, 46 of Jamestown ND, died on Sunday, November 15th at JRMC.

Paula was born on July 29th, 1974 in Jamestown, ND. She is the daughter of Curtis and Dorthy Mock Moser. She graduated from Medina High School in 1992. Paula married Josh Gudmestad on May 19th, 2006 and had a son Jaden.

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Nov 15, 2020

Arvin Hendrickson, 74, of rural Jamestown, ND, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, November 15, 2020 at his home.

Arvin was born April 23, 1946, in Adrian, ND the son of Melvin and Irene (Wiese) Hendrickson. He grew up on the family farm and graduated from high school in Billings, MT. It was in high school that...

Nov 14, 2020

Steve would want us to start with a quote from one of his favorite movies, Braveheart. "Every man dies, but not every man lives." And boy did Steve grab life and live.

John Steven Buckeye was born May 2nd, 1958. Steve was Nancy and Johnny Buckeye's first born son. He was joined later by his three sisters...

Nov 14, 2020

VALLEY CITY, N.D. – Ernest Miner, 92, died Saturday morning, Nov 14, from COVID-19 virus. His last residence was Sheyenne Care Center, Valley City, N.D.,

Ernest Miner was born in Ypsilanti, N.D. to Gilbert and Mary (Rettish). He was the youngest of five children with four sisters. His childhood was spent farming, attending school, and learning to...

Nov 14, 2020

Dorothy J. Pederson, 89 of Jamestown, ND, passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Ave Maria Village, Jamestown, ND.

Dorothy was born on August 9th, 1931 to Trygve and Mabel (Farnquist) Larson in Valley City. ND.

Dorothy worked for many years in clothing retail. She was an active and dedicated member of the Trinity...

Nov 12, 2020

Anna Mae (Nelson) Suckut, 94, of Jamestown, North Dakota, passed away peacefully on November 12, at Ave Maria Village in Jamestown.

Anna Mae was born March 13, 1926 in New Home area, south of Sykeston, to Alvin and Mabel Nelson. She attended Hebron Consolidated School in Woodworth before moving to Sykeston. She often talked fondly of her...

Nov 11, 2020

Robert D. Nelson, 74, of Jamestown, ND, passed away Wednesday evening, November 11, 2020 at Ave Maria Village, Jamestown.

Robert Nelson was born November 15, 1945, the son of Marvin and Joyce (Perlenfein) Nelson. He graduated from high school and attended college, working in the area for many years. Bob loved hunting and fishing.

Nov 10, 2020

Gertrude Loraine (Lerew) Moser, 94, Pettibone, North Dakota, died November 10th, 2020, at Eventide Nursing Home, Jamestown, North Dakota.

Gertrude was born April 16th, 1926, in Jamestown, ND, the daughter of Samuel Henry Lerew and Cecelia (Pesick) Lerew.

On September 23rd, 1947, Gert married Walter Moser. They started farming north of Medina, ND. In 1960...

Nov 10, 2020

The funeral for Duane Dale Ziesch, Pettibone, ND, will be held Monday, November 16, 2020 at 10:00 AM at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Pettibone, ND. You may view the funeral service by clicking on the following links: https://youtu.be/zodaqw4Qxwo and https://youtu.be/i_pUAsoFmLw

Prayer service and visitation will be held Sunday, November 15, 2020 at 6:00 PM at Our Savior’s...

Nov 10, 2020

The Lord called Glenda Arlene (Koenig) Neustel home on Tuesday, November 10th, 2020, at Eventide Nursing Home, at the age of 80, due to COVID-19. Glenda was born on April 18, 1940, in Bowdon, ND, to Edgar & Marjorie (Peyer) Koenig. Glenda attended grade school at North Merkel #3 County School and graduated from Robinson High School in 1958....

Nov 9, 2020

Douglas Gene Widener of Jamestown, North Dakota, passed away at the Fargo Veteran’s Hospital on Monday, November 9, 2020 at the age of 76.

Doug was born May 4, 1944 in Jamestown, North Dakota, the son of Merle and Dorothy Widener. He grew up in Jamestown and graduated from Jamestown High School in 1962. He attended the...

Nov 9, 2020

Enid Jampsa Wells was born on April 17, 1925, in Wolf Lake, MN, the eldest of four children. She attended school in Wolf Lake and Frazee and lived briefly in Minneapolis before marrying Robert V. Wells on May 31, 1943, in the Army chapel at Ft. Sam Houston in San Antonio, TX. When Robert was discharged at the end...

Nov 9, 2020

JAMESTOWN, N.D. – Melvin Gahner, 93, Jamestown, N.D., died Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, at Ave Maria Village, Jamestown.

Melvin Gahner was born April 15, 1927, in LaMoure County, N.D., the son of Jacob and Johanna (Deibert) Gahner. He was raised on the family farm and went to country school in Sharlow Township. He was drafted in 1945...

Nov 9, 2020

Velda Sam, 92, Jamestown, ND passed away Monday, November 9, 2020 at Eventide Jamestown.

Velda Rode was born December 27, 1927 in Janesville, MN to John and Cecilia (Weckwerth) Rode. Velda attended school in Janesville and Waseka, MN. She was employed at a chicken plant and factory for Armed Services during WWII.

Velda got married...

Nov 8, 2020

Ernest Leonard Willey, “Red”, 86, of Jamestown, ND, passed away November 8, 2020, at Eventide Nursing Home where he had resided since 2014. He was met in passing by his wife, Ruth Willey.

Red was born April 29, 1934 to Lloyd and Josephine (Anderson) Willey. He was the eighth of 12 kids in his family....

Nov 8, 2020

Melva Lois Oak, 87, Detriot Lakes, MN and formerly of Jamestown, ND broke free from the bondage of dementia on November 8, 2020, at Pelican Landing in Detroit Lakes, and flew away to join her family and friends who’ve passed before.

Melva Brosz was born on September 19, 1933, in Gackle, ND, to Oscar and...

Nov 8, 2020

Lawson E. Geringer, 82, of Jamestown, ND, passed away Friday, November 8, 2020 at Eventide, Jamestown.

Lawson was born June 18, 1938 the son of Ernest and Leota Geringer. He married Sara Simon and they made their home at Pettibone, ND.

No services will be held at this time.

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