Local Obituaries for Families in Jamestown, North Dakota

Nov 19, 2018

Mathilda “Tilly” Potter, 80, Jamestown, died Monday, November 19, 2018, at Eventide, Jamestown.

Mathilda Siebert was born at LaPorte, MN on August 24, 1938, to Anton and Elizabeth (Stark) Siebert. She moved to Kensal with her parents as a very young age. She graduated from Kensal High School in May, 1956.

Mathilda married Donald Potter...

Nov 16, 2018

Dennis Lee Kanwischer, 73, Jamestown, ND, died Frida morning, November 16, 2018 at his home under the care of hospice, after an over 3 years fight with lung cancer.

Dennis was born September 16, 1945, in Carrington, ND, the son of Christ and Dora (Wachtel) Kanwischer. He attended rural schools in the Carrington area his first seven...

Nov 14, 2018

Sharon Sheetz, 74, of Jamestown, ND, passed away Wednesday morning, November 14, 2018 at Sanford Medical Center, Bismarck.

Sharon was born June 9, 1944, in Great Falls, MT, the daughter of Ruth (Sylvester) LaRosa and Dominick LaRosa. She grew up in Lewistown, MT and graduated from high school in 1963. She attended Northwest College in Kirkland, WA...

Nov 14, 2018

Darold Lee Farthing Sr., 78, was born on August 5, 1940 to Donald and Eunice Farthing in Big Timber, MT.

The family moved to Jamestown where Darold attended school. Darold enlisted in the US Navy, but due to medical reason’s was Honorably discharged.

He enjoyed working with metal and woodworking. He also enjoyed...

Nov 12, 2018

Sherry A. Stanton, 56, of Jamestown, ND, passed away Monday evening, November 12, 2018 at Eventide, Jamestown.

Sherry Harriman was born June 17, 1962, in Jamestown, the daughter of Donley Harriman and Esther (Binder) Aljoe. She attended school in Tappen, Woodworth, and Jamestown. Sherry worked at the Budget Lodge, the Pantry Café, and her mother’s...

Nov 10, 2018

Chad Alan Rode, 35, of Marion, ND, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his residence Saturday, November 10, 2018.

Chad Alan Rode was born March 2, 1983, in Jamestown, ND, the son of Ronald Rode and Gayle McClean. He grew up in the Montpelier and Ypsilanti areas, attending Montpelier High School and attaining his GED. Chad...

Nov 8, 2018

Evelyn Florence Moyer, 91, Jamestown, ND passed away Thursday, November 8, 2018 at Bethany Care Center, Fargo, North Dakota.

Evelyn Kunde was born June 16, 1927, the daughter of Henry and Clara (Vietzke) Kunde of Parshall, ND. She was raised and attended a rural school in the Parshall area. She graduated from Parshall High School...

Nov 6, 2018

Helen Gladys (Berg) Manns, Bismarck, ND, went to meet her Heavenly father, and her parents, brothers and sisters on November 6, 2018. Helen (Berg) Manns was born June 13, 1916, on the Wells/Sperger farm in Barnes County, North Dakota, the daughter of Gilbert C. and Helga (Brox) Berg.

Helen was baptized in the Montpelier Lutheran...

Oct 31, 2018

Loren Roberts, 105, Jamestown, ND, died October 31, 2018 at Jamestown Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family. Loren Mortimore Roberts was born July 22, 1913 on the family farm southwest of Eldridge in Lenton Township. He was the third of nine children born to Arthur and Clara (Bergh) Roberts. Loren attended country school in Lenton Township thru the...

Oct 30, 2018

Howard Clarence Sukut, 88, of Jamestown, ND was called to Heaven on Tuesday, October 30, 2018.

Howard Clarence Sukut was born on April 30, 1930 in Logan County, the son of Gottlob and Hulda Sukut. He attended the Logan County Country School by Lehr and later moved to Jamestown.

Howard had a strong...

Oct 25, 2018

Helen Larson Lysne Else, 87, passed away Thursday, October 25, 2018 at Carrington Medical Center.

Helen was born July 14, 1931, at home rural Maddock, ND to Andrew and Helga (Lageson) Larson. She attended grade school at the Arne School in Arne Township, Benson County, ND until the 8th grade.

She married Robert Lysne in...

Oct 20, 2018

James “Jim” Curtis Hastings, age 72, passed away Saturday, October 20th, 2018 in Jamestown, ND.

Jim was born on March 23rd, 1946 in Jamestown to Elsie (Kurtz) & Don Hastings. He attended country school & graduated from Jamestown Highschool in 1964. He then enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he was a part of the...

Oct 18, 2018

Cecil M. Speidel (Place), 94, of Edgeley passed away October 18th at St. Rose Care Center, LaMoure, where she has resided for the last 6 years. Cecil was born October 11th, 1924 in Glenmore township to Merval and Janice Place. She graduated from Nortonville High School and went on to earn her two year teaching certificate from...

Oct 16, 2018

Elmer Clifford Haas was born on the family farm north of Cleveland, North Dakota on February 6, 1923 and died October 16, 2018 at 7:15 pm in Ridgway, CO. Elmer was preceded in death by his mom and dad, Lydia and Emmanuel Haas, brothers, Virgil and Lloyd Haas, wife, Mary Evangeline Haas, and grandson, Ryan Duvall. Elmer...

Oct 16, 2018

Joyce LaVonne (Neustel) Hanson, Robinson, ND, died Tuesday October 16, 2018 at Ave Maria in Jamestown, ND.

Joyce was born October 10, 1931 in Robinson, the daughter of Herbert and Hazel (Madson) Neustel. She received her education in Robinson and received a teaching certificate from Valley City. She taught at Frettim country school. She worked...

Oct 15, 2018

To say Grace Schmitt was anything but remarkable would be an injustice. Grace was born Grace Marcella Eslinger on June 7th, 1929 in Fredonia, North Dakota. The beginning of the Great Depression. She was the 7th of what would be 10 children. She lived on a farm with an outhouse and attended a one room schoolhouse that...

Oct 13, 2018

Delores M. (Ihly) Klein, age 91, went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday October 13, 2018 in Jamestown under the care of Hospice. In accordance with Delores’ wishes, cremation has taken place and internment will take place in Dickinson. A celebration of Delores’ life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday October...

Oct 9, 2018

Kim M VanFleet, age 59 passed away October 9, 2018. Proceeded in death by Richard and Theresa VanFleet. Survived by Don Bliss (husband), Angel Brown (Mark), Jason VanFleet (Jayde), Jake VanFleet (Courtney), Angie Bliss, Don Bliss Jr (Lisa), Andrea Tessman (Shawn) and 13 grandchildren, 1 sister and 3 brothers.

She was a very loving, caring, thoughtful, kind,...

Oct 8, 2018

Pauline Perry, 83, Albion, Illinois passed away Monday, October 8, 2018 at Wabash General Hospital, Mt. Carmel, Ill.

Pauline May was born October 11, 1934 in Oklahoma City, Okla. She attended and graduated from Shidler High School in Shidler, Okla. Pauline worked at an eye glass factory for many years and also was a home...

Oct 5, 2018

Rod was welcomed into this world by his parents Bill and Alice Irion on 10/27/1960 and died unexpectedly on 10/05/2018.

Rod was born in Missoula, Montana and later moved to Jamestown, ND. He graduated from Jamestown High School in 1979 where he held the record for the pole vault for 30 years. He later moved to Garrison...