Local Obituaries for Families in Jamestown, North Dakota

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...

Jun 4, 2018

Arnold G. Schafer, 76, of Jamestown, ND passed away on Monday, June 4, 2018 at his home in Jamestown, surrounded by his family.

Arnold Schafer was born on May 26, 1942 in Flasher, ND, the son of Jerome and Minnie (Roll) Schafer. He graduated from Flasher High School. Arnie married Marilyn Erickson in April, 1964....

Jun 4, 2018

Jim Christ, Jamestown's #1 Sports Fan, passed away while listening to a baseball game on Monday, June 4 with some of his biggest fans by his side.

Born on April 17, 1950 to Ruby and Wally Christ, "Jimmie" was beloved baby brother to Chuck and Ginny. Because he had Cerebral Palsy, he got around with crutches and...

May 30, 2018

Lovera Kunz, 90, of Jamestown, ND, passed away Wednesday evening, May 30, 2018 at Ave Maria Village, Jamestown.

Lovera Dwelle was born February 2, 1928, in Kensal, ND, the daughter of Ralph and Eva (Flanders) Dwelle. She grew up in Kensal and Jamestown where she attended school. Lovera married Edward Kunz on May 4, 1946...

May 30, 2018

Ann Lervik, formerly of Jamestown, ND died Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at Emerald Crest of Victoria, MN.

A memorial service will be at 1:30 PM, Tuesday, June 5 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Jamestown with Pastor Susan Haukaas officiating. Family will greet friends for one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at...

May 30, 2018

Jefferey Glodrey, 64, of Streeter, ND, passed away Wednesday afternoon, May 30, 2018 at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND.

Jefferey Vernon Glodrey was born May 9, 1954 to Ray and Donna Glodrey at Trinity Hospital in Jamestown ND. He was then the younger baby brother to Ron Glodrey.

Jeff had many reasons to celebrate his...

May 28, 2018

Gladys Ione (Lee) Ukestad, 96, passed away on Monday, May 28th 2018.

Gladys is survived by one son, Eldon (Jeannie) Ukestad; grandson Jeffrey (Jean) Ukestad; granddaughters Tera Ukestad and Brittany (Tyler) Campbell; one great-grandson, Gabe; and four great-granddaughters: Emily, Gwen, Greta and Enissa, all from the Twin Cities. In North Dakota she leaves behind many...

May 28, 2018

Timothy Lance Boelke, 56, Jamestown, North Dakota passed away Monday, May 28, 2018 at his home in Jamestown.

Timothy was born February 1st, 1962 in Jamestown, ND the son of Kenneth and Frances (Eckroth) Boelke. He attended school in Jamestown and graduated from Jamestown High School in 1980. Timothy and Pamela Marie Stevens were married...

May 28, 2018

Lois L. Baker, 87, died Monday, May 28, 2018 at Jamestown Regional Medical Center of heart complications.

Lois Louise Schrade was born on February 24, 1931 near Wimbledon ND to Alma (Bischoff) and Glen Schrade. She had 2 older brothers, Ernest and Lloyd and 2 younger brothers, Mearl and Harland.

At age 2...

May 28, 2018

Robert Sarbaum, 93, of Jamestown, ND, passed away Monday afternoon, May 28, 2018, at Eventide, Jamestown.

Robert was born July 12, 1924 at Pocahontas, Iowa, the son of Fred and Ann (Sperger) Sarbaum. The family moved Marion, ND before Robert began school. He attended Greenlund Public, where he graduated from high school. Robert helped on the family...

May 25, 2018

Eugene “Gene” Raye Tompkins was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on May 25, 2018 following a long illness at Ecumen Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes, MN under hospice care.

Gene was born on April 2, 1930 to Raye and Tenora (Knutson) Tompkins of Eldridge, ND. He was baptized on May 11, 1930 at St....

May 23, 2018

Frances Boelke, 81, Jamestown, North Dakota passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at Eventide Jamestown.

Frances Eckroth was born July 18, 1936 in Mandan, ND, the daughter of Frank Eckroth and Birdie (Casler) Messner. She attended Franklin Elementary School and graduated from Jamestown High School. Frances and Kenneth George Boelke were married July 30, 1955...

May 20, 2018

Fred “Fritz” Hieb, 91, of Jamestown ND, died May 20, 2018 in the arms of people who loved him. Fred Hieb, son of Conrad and Martha (Bender) Hieb, loving husband of Lois (Fenno) Hieb, is survived by his wife Lois, and two sons William (Marilu) and Richard (Jean). He is also survived by three grandchildren, Fritz, Lindsey,...

May 20, 2018

Sharon Wick, 72, of Jamestown, ND, passed away Sunday evening, May 20, 2018 at Sanford Health, Fargo, ND

Sharon was born on June 21, 1945, in Valley City, ND, the daughter of Fred and Lydia (Harvey) Fredrickson. She grew up on a farm near Montpelier, ND and graduated from high school.

Survivors include...

May 20, 2018

Jeffrey Dale Falck, 60, Buchanan, North Dakota, died Sunday, May 20 at his home.

Jeffrey Dale Falck was born January 13, 1958 in Jamestown, N.D., at Trinity Hospital to Thomas and Elaine (Campbell) Falck. He grew up on the farm he would later own and operate just east of Buchanan. He attended Buchanan public school...

May 19, 2018

Charlie Kourajian was born in Jamestown, ND, on November 15, 1930. He was the fourth of nine children of Vahan and Sarah Kourajian, both Armenian immigrants to the United States from Turkey. His father was a section laborer for the then Northern Pacific Railroad. His mother, along with his father, provided a loving and nurturing home to...

May 19, 2018

Delores Wagner, 91, of Jamestown, ND, died Saturday, May 19, 2018 at Elim Care Center, Fargo, ND.

Delores Irene Kupper was born January 25, 1927, at Mandan, ND, the first child of George Kupper II and Eva (Brazda) Kupper. She was a graduate of St. John’s Academy in 1945. Delores was united in marriage to...

May 19, 2018

Delores Scholz Rosemore, 94, Jamestown, ND peacefully passed away Saturday, May 19, 2018 at Eventide Jamestown special care unit. She was surrounded by the love of all of her family.

Delores Scholz was born July 17, 1923 in Jamestown, ND to Richard and Tena (Mammenga) Scholz. She attended rural school in Windsor, ND. Delores married...