Local Obituaries for Families in Jamestown, North Dakota

Jul 25, 2018

John F. Johnson Jr., 63, of Jamestown passed away on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family after a hard-fought battle with cancer.

John was born on January 29, 1955 in New Haven, Connecticut, to John Sr. and Doris (Norboe) Johnson. He was raised and educated in Naugatuck, Connecticut. In...

Jul 22, 2018

Darwin Strobel, 79, of Jamestown, North Dakota died Sunday, July 22, 2018 at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, from complications related to a fall.

Darwin was born on April 23, 1939, the son of Fredreich and Bertha (Gall) Strobel. He graduated from Kulm high school in 1957. He was drafted into the U.S. Army serving...

Jul 20, 2018

Donna D. Schlender, 85, Jamestown, ND, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2017 at Ave Maria Village surrounded by family and friends.

Donna was born June 6, 1933, in Jamestown, ND to George and Waunita (Madden) Mellum. She was the fourth child in a family of seven. Donna graduated from Jamestown High School. She attended the...

Jul 18, 2018

William “Pete” Erwin, 70, Jamestown, ND passed away peacefully in the early morning on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at his home.

Pete was born November 5, 1947 in Baltimore, MD to Ruby Merenda and Walter Erwin where he was raised and educated.

Pete relocated to North Dakota approximately 15 years ago, left briefly...

Jul 13, 2018

Ernest Fredrick Hubacker, 102, Jamestown, North Dakota died Friday afternoon, July 13, 2018 at Eventide, Jamestown.

Ernest was born October 16, 1915 in Cheboygan, Michigan, the son of Fredrick and Kate (Brunden) Hubacker. His parents later divorced and Ernest grew up living with his mother and stepfather on a small farm. He attended a one room schoolhouse...

Jul 10, 2018

Carolyn Cofell was born Feb. 5, 1931 to Byrl and Evelyn (Conitz) Cofell in Edgeley, North Dakota.

She attended school in Edgeley and graduated from Edgeley High School in 1948.

Carolyn went to college in Minneapolis, Minnesota and worked as a secretary in Fargo, North Dakota.

In 1955 Carolyn moved to...

Jul 9, 2018

Marcella Jawaski, 76, of Jamestown, ND, died Monday morning on July 9 at Eventide at Hi-Acres, Jamestown.

Marcella was one of a set of triplets born on May 1, 1942 at home to Alex and Olga (Koorney) Jawaski. She went to school in Dickey, ND and then moved to Jamestown with her sisters, dad and step-mother, Annie....

Jul 8, 2018

Barb Moser, 68, of Fargo, ND, formerly of Jamestown, ND, suddenly passed away on Sunday morning, July 8, 2018 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND.

Barbara Elizabeth Stein was born April 19, 1950, in Breckenridge, MN, the daughter of Milton and Mary (Reinke) Stein. She grew up in Hankinson, ND, graduating from St. Francis Academy in 1968....

Jul 8, 2018

McKinley “Mac” Roman Nielsen passed away Sunday, July 8, 2018 at JRMC, Jamestown, ND surrounded by his loving family.

Mac was born on July 29, 1944 to Edwin and Evelyn (Johnson) Nielsen. He attended school in Jamestown and graduated from JHS, class of 1962. Mac attended Wahpeton State School of Science and Devils Lake Region...

Jul 7, 2018

Donna Eckart, 65, Jamestown, ND formerly of Bowdon, ND passed away Saturday, July 7, 2018 with her family by her side, under the care of hospice.

Donna Lou Wright was born January 21, 1953 in New Rockford, ND to Keith and Margie (Gross) Wright. She grew up on the farm north of Grace City, ND,...

Jun 30, 2018

Sara J. Grider, 79, of Jamestown, ND passed away on Saturday, June 30, 2018 at Jamestown Regional Medical Cetner.

Sara was born in Lebanon, IN on April 17, 1939. Her family lived in Frankfort, IN. After graduating high school, she went on to become a hair dresser. She got married and had three children: Jacki,...

Jun 30, 2018

Kent Harrison Tarno, 48, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday morning, June 30, 2018 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo.

Kent was born November 9, 1969 in Jamestown to Myron and LaDona (Berreth) Tarno.

He grew up on a farm in the Windsor – Cleveland area. After graduation, he moved to Valley City in October...

Jun 23, 2018

Evelyn J. Bennett, 91, of Jamestown, ND, passed away Saturday morning, June 23, 2018 at Eventide.

Evelyn J. Mannel was born March 3, 1927, in Fessenden, ND, the daughter of Archie and Lena (Orsby) Mannel. She lived on the family farm and graduated from Fessenden High School. Evelyn moved to Jamestown where she attended Northern Pacific Railroad’s...

Jun 23, 2018

Clarence Duane Hanson, 91, passed away June 23, 2018 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo.

Clarence Hanson was born May 17, 1927 to Haaken and Hazel (Prentiss) Hanson in Minneapolis, MN. He was educated in Moorhead, MN and went on to join the Army in 1946. He served in Korea.

On February 2, 1948...

Jun 18, 2018

Barbara Pogue, 92, of Hopkins, MN, died Monday, June 18, 2018 at Methodist Hospital. Prior to moving to Hopkins in 2015, she was a long-time, proud resident of Jamestown, ND.

Barbara M. Dekaria was born April 26, 1926 in Jamestown to Antonio ‘Tony’ and Martha (Boepple) Dekaria. Barbara married Preston F. Pogue on July 3,...

Jun 17, 2018

James “Jim” Richard Somsen, 70, Jamestown, ND formerly of Kensal, ND passed away on Father’s Day, June 17, 2018 at Eventide Jamestown, surrounded by his family.

James Somsen was born August 23, 1947 to David W. and Rose (Bata) Somsen at the New Rockford Hospital in New Rockford, ND. He was baptized and confirmed at...

Jun 13, 2018

Donovan “Don” Ray Eberhardt, 88, of Jamestown, ND, passed away early Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at Ave Maria Village, Jamestown.

Don was born January 28, 1930, in Jamestown, the son of Ray and Grace (Wescom) Eberhardt. He graduated from Jamestown High School in 1948 and worked part-time of Solien’s Men’s Clothing. Don entered the National...

Jun 11, 2018

Adrian Jacobson, 77, of Edgeley, ND died on Monday, June 11, 2018 at Good Samaritan Society in Oakes, ND.

Adrian Earl Jacobson was born on April 5, 1941 on the Jacobson Farm in Willowbank Township and attended the country school there and then attended Edgeley High School and graduated in 1959. He was a member...

Jun 6, 2018

James Purcell, 79, of Jamestown, ND, passed away at his home Wednesday afternoon, June 6, 2018.

James was born January 11, 1939, in Carrington, ND, the son of Ervin and Irene (Krapp) Purcell. He graduated from high school and began working for Burlington Northern Railroad. James married Mary Ann Marsolek on March 15, 1960 in Jamestown. He...

Jun 5, 2018

Dorothy Coleene Housh, 84 Fargo,ND, formerly Jamestown, ND, died Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at Bethany on 42nd Fargo.

Dorothy was born November 19, 1933 to Hiram and Lenore (Ferguson)Johnson. She grew up and attended school in Oakes, ND. On May 13, 1952 she was united in marriage to David Housh in Britton, SD. She worked...