Local Obituaries for Families in Jamestown, North Dakota
Duane Trautman
Jan 3, 2019
Duane D. Trautman, 80, Medina, ND passed away January 3, 2019 at Sanford Hospital in Bismarck. Duane was born February 21, 1938 to Rudolph and Edna (Bader) Trautman. He was raised on his father’s farm 6 miles southeast of Medina. In 1943, his family moved to a farm one mile south of Medina. He received his education...
Phyllis P Wood
Jan 2, 2019
Phyllis R. Wood, 73, of Aberdeen, SD, native to Edgeley, ND, passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at Aurora, CO.
Visitation: 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 18, 2019 at Williams-Lisko Funeral Chapel, Edgeley, ND.
Rosary: 10:30 a.m., Friday, January 18, 2019 at Williams-Lisko Funeral Chapel, Edgeley, ND.
Interment: Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Edgeley,...
Sharon L Spiekermeier
Dec 29, 2018
Sharon Lee Spiekermeier (Rue) was born on April 11, 1952 to Thomas and Signe (Anderson) Rue in Valley City, ND. She was the baby sister to eight siblings: Dennis, Charles, Charlene, James, Thomas Jr., June and Joan (twins), and MaryAnn. The family farmed in rural Kathryn until the mid-1950’s when they moved into Kathryn. Sharon graduated from Kathryn High...
Mattie Brandt
Dec 26, 2018
Mattie Brandt, 96, of Jamestown, North Dakota, died on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at Eventide, Jamestown.
Mattie was born February 7, 1922 at Nortonville, ND, the daughter of Homer and Clara (Green) Foy. She grew up and attended school at Nortonville. Mattie married Spencer R. Brandt on June 14, 1939 at Aberdeen, SD. They made their home...
Carol Erickson
Dec 23, 2018
Carol A. Erickson, 73, Huachuca City, AZ passed away at her home after a short battle with cancer on Sunday, December 23, 2018.
Carol was born to Harold and Esther (Hildenbrand) Ratts on June 1, 1945.
She is survived by her husband Gary Erickson of 39 years. Her children Cale (Lavonne) Kiser, Jeff...
Mary (Jerger) Lackman
Dec 19, 2018
Mary Lackman, 91, of Edgeley, ND, died on Wednesday, December 19, 2018, at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND, surrounded by her family.
Mary Jerger was born on March 12, 1927, in Mitchell Valley, NE, the daughter of Henry and Mary (Schmidt) Jerger. She attended country school and grew up on the family farms in Nebraska...
Irene Finck
Dec 16, 2018
Irene (Rath) Finck was born on May 17, 1926 on a little farm 4 miles West of Heil, ND to Christ and Lydia (Lippert) Rath. Irene went to school in Heil for 8 years and then their family moved to Grandpa Rath’s farm 7 miles East of Elgin, ND. Irene attended high school in Elgin for 4 years, graduating...
June E. Ernie
Dec 13, 2018
June E. Ernie, 86, Jamestown, ND formerly of Leal, ND passed away Thursday, December 13, 2018 at Ave Maria Village Nursing Home, Jamestown, ND surrounded by her family and friends.
June E. Limesand was born June 13, 1932 in Jamestown, ND to Martin and Anna (Miller) Limesand, one of 10 siblings. She attended school at...
Randall L Barnes
Dec 10, 2018
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Patricia Vruno
Dec 7, 2018
Patricia Vruno, 92, of Jamestown, ND, passed away Friday evening, December 7, 2018 at Eventide, Jamestown.
Patricia was born November 18, 1926 in Duluth, MN the daughter of Roy and Hazel (McCarthy) Cole.
No services will be held at this time.
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Schelly M Schlaht
Dec 2, 2018
Schelly M. Schlaht, 68, of Jamestown, ND, passed away Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Eventide, Jamestown.
Schelly M. Schlaht was born November 22, 1950, in Jamestown, the daughter of Harold “Chubby” and Artena (Lang) Schlaht. She graduated from Jamestown High School and from Valley City State University with a teaching degree. Schelly taught for several years in...
Clifford H Ruff
Dec 1, 2018
Clifford H. Ruff, 89, formerly of Edgeley, ND passed away on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at the Good Samaritan Society in Oakes, ND.
Clifford was born on January 16, 1929 to Otto and Bertha (Lang) Ruff by Fredonia, ND. He spent his first few years on a farm near Fredonia, then the family moved to...
Mae Demos
Nov 30, 2018
Mae De Mos passed away on Friday, November 30, 2018 at Eventide of Jamestown. She was 92. Mae was born on July 26, 1926, to Jack and Jennie (Whittan) McKenzie in Minneapolis, MN. She was the oldest of 8 children. Mae married the love of her life, George De Mos in Nevada on November 11, 1951. Mae...
Melvin James Kachel
Nov 30, 2018
Melvin (Mel) Kachel, 91 Jamestown, ND passed away at Ave Maria Village on November 30, 2018.
Melvin James Kachel was born on September 22, 1927 at Fargo, ND, the son of Frank and Mary (Stampka) Kachel. He was raised in the Fried and Jamestown areas. He attended St. John’s Academy in Jamestown and High School...
Thea Wagner
Nov 27, 2018
Thea Wagner, 84, of Jamestown, ND, passed away Tuesday evening, November 27, 2018 at Edgewood, Jamestown.
Theadora C. Wagner was born on Christmas Day, December 25, 1933 in Jamestown, the daughter of Jacob W. Wagner, Sr. and Mary Rose (Plinski) Wagner. She graduated from St. John’s Academy in 1952 and was a student of music. Thea studied...
Margaret Soulis
Nov 26, 2018
Margaret Soulis, 79, Jamestown, North Dakota passed away Monday, November 26, 2018 at Eventide Jamestown.
Margaret Zimmerman was born July 9, 1939 in Cleveland, ND, the daughter of Harry and Alice (Whipple) Zimmerman. She graduated from Cleveland High School and attended Jamestown College where she was enrolled in the nursing program. Marge married John W....
Dale R Decker
Nov 23, 2018
Dale R. Decker, 76, Jamestown, ND passed away Friday, November 23, 2018 at St. Rose Care Center, LaMoure, ND.
Dale was born January 14, 1947 in Loma, North Dakota to Edward and Bertina Decker. In 1952, the family moved to Plaza, ND and in 1957, they moved to Wimbledon, ND. Dale attended and graduated from Wimbledon High...
William "Bill" Finch
Nov 22, 2018
William Finch, 100, Jamestown, North Dakota passed away Thursday, November 22, 2018 in his home under hospice care.
William Finch was born December 14, 1917 in Jamestown, North Dakota to Elmer and Carrie (Dahl) Finch. He attended and graduated from Jamestown High School.
After 25 years, William retired from the railroad. In 1937 he started...
Mathilda "Tilly" Potter
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...
Dennis Lee Kanwischer
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...
