Local Obituaries for Families in Jamestown, North Dakota
Bruce "Red" Lawrence
Dec 11, 2024
Bruce "Red" Russell Lawrence, age 69, passed away suddenly at his home on December 11, 2024. He was born on October 19, 1955, in Oakes, North Dakota, to Thomas and Doris (Siedschlag) Lawrence.
Bruce graduated from Courtenay High School in 1973 and went on to build a life full of adventure and passion. He started his career...
Elaine Nieland
Dec 10, 2024
Elaine Francis (Miska) Nieland, 98, passed away on December 10, 2024, on the 78th Anniversary of her wedding day, at Edgewood Senior Living in Jamestown, ND.
Elaine was born on October 14, 1926 near Buchanan, ND to Joseph and Margaret (Davis) Miska. Sadly, Margaret passed away when Elaine was only eight years old. Elaine started school in...
Frank N Fischer
Dec 7, 2024
Frank N. Fischer, 94, passed away December 7th, 2024, at SMP Health – Ave Maria in Jamestown, ND.
Frank was born on June 27th, 1933, in Turtle Lake, the son of Emma (Keel) Fischer and Frank M. Fischer. Following a stellar high school athletic career, Frank graduated from Turtle Lake High School and was then recruited to...
Gary Neys
Dec 3, 2024
Gary Michael Neys, 73, of Buchanan, ND, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2024, at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, surrounded by his beloved family. Gary was born on May 9, 1951, in Jamestown, ND, to Louis and Gertrude (Blaskowski) Neys. He lived a life full of kindness, love, and dedication to his family and community.
David E Nething
Dec 2, 2024
David E. “Dave” Nething of Jamestown, ND died December 2, 2024, of natural causes at SMP Health - Ave Maria, Jamestown, ND at the age of 91.
Twice each day for many years, Dave prayed to God he would be a better person and a better friend in Jesus than he was the day before. He knew...
Verney J. Jorgenson
Dec 2, 2024
Verney Jane Jorgenson, age 85, of Jamestown, ND passed on to her heavenly home December 2, 2024. She was born December 9, 1938 at Mercy Hospital in Valley City to Anton and Helga (Guttormson) Strander. Verney, the second youngest of 12 children, grew up on a farm near Fort Ransom, ND, graduating from Fort Ransom High School...
Lois Ann Grabinger
Dec 2, 2024
Lois Ann (Sund) Grabinger A Record of a Life Well Lived – (Abridged)
Lois Ann (Sund) Grabinger passed away on December 2nd, 2024, at Ave Maria Nursing Home, surrounded by her family. She was a remarkable woman. And, as her children… we want to share her remarkable story.
Mom...
Randy Jones
Nov 27, 2024
Randy Jones, 82, of Fargo, ND, formerly of Jamestown, ND, passed away early Wednesday morning, November 26, 2024 at SMP Health – St. Catherine North, Fargo, after a long illness.
Randy Jones was born October 31, 1942, in Nashville, TN, the son of Carlos and Margaret (Law) Jones. He attended school in Warner Robins, GA, graduating from...
Shelia Salberg
Nov 26, 2024
Shelia Kay (Mickelson) Salberg passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at Eventide Jamestown.
Shelia was born May 10, 1947 to LeRoy and Catherine (Fletcher) Mickelson as the 3rd of 13 children. She graduated from Jamestown High School in 1965. Her son Damon was born the following year.
Shelia worked...
Geraldine L Lee
Nov 25, 2024
Geraldine L. Lee, age 98 years and 5 months, passed away on November 25, 2024 in Jamestown, ND, under the care of JRMC Hospice and the staff at Ave Maria SMP Health.
Visitation will be held on Friday, December 6, 2024 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Eddy Funeral Home, 621 1st Ave S, Jamestown, ND with...
Jule Pahl
Nov 25, 2024
Jule M. Pahl, 82, of Jamestown, ND, passed away Monday afternoon, November 25, 2024 at Sanford on 23rd, Fargo.
Jule Morris Pahl was born January 13, 1942, in New Leipzig, ND, the son of August Fred and Bertha (Koepling) Pahl. He attended school at Carrington, ND and began working various jobs at a young age. Jule was...
Joseph Swain
Nov 12, 2024
Joseph F. Swain, 76, of Valley City, passed away Tuesday night, November 12, 2024 at SMP Health – St. Raphael.
Joseph Francis Swain was born April 1, 1948, in Newburgh, NY, the son of Joseph F. and Phyllis Catherine (Waterman) Swain.
No services will be held at this time.
Harvey Janke
Nov 10, 2024
Harvey Duane Janke, 70, Jamestown, ND passed away on November 10, 2024 at his home.
He was born November 12, 1953, to Arthur and Eleanor Janke. Harvey grew up with four sisters, Carol (Bruce) Judd, Joyce Schultes, Julie (Robert) Sprague and Wanda Abualzalaf.
Harvey and Cindy (Neustel) were married...
Gary Orr
Nov 8, 2024
Gary Lee Orr was born on February 21, 1952, to Francis and Doris (Johnson) Orr. He grew up enjoying the country living with his three siblings. He attended grade school in Ypsilanti and then transitioned to Jamestown High School, graduating in 1970. After school, he joined the Army National Guard. He fulfilled his 6-year enlistment and was...
Robert Reimers
Nov 5, 2024
It is with heavy hearts we mourn the passing of our beloved Robert Reimers. Robert passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at CHI-Bismarck.
Robert was born on February 19, 1957 to William and Ruby (Schweigert) Reimers. He enjoyed fishing, wrestling, going to rodeos and the Vikings.
Robert is...
Stephen L Vandal
Nov 3, 2024
Stephen Leonard Vandal, 56, of Jamestown, ND, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2024 in the comfort of his home, following a fierce battle with cancer. Steve had a reputation for his quiet faith, friendly smile, sense of humor, work ethic, humility, and his courage, especially throughout his last months on earth.
Stephen Vandal was born...
Lollie Bieri
Nov 3, 2024
Aloyth “Lollie” Mae Bieri, 90, of Jamestown, ND, died Sunday, November 3, 2024 at St.
Raphael’s Health Care Center in Valley City, ND. Lollie was born May 8, 1934 in Mott, ND, the
daughter of Milon and Stella (Hegge) Austin. Lollie grew up and received an education in Mott,
ND. She would go...
Larry Hakanson
Nov 3, 2024
Larry H. Hakanson, 79, Jamestown, ND passed away in Fargo, ND on November 3, 2024, surrounded by his family.
Larry was born January 21, 1945 in Jamestown, ND to William and Helen (Schrum) Hakanson. He grew up and attended school in Edgeley, ND before joining the National Guard.
He...
Macdonald Sandy Barnes
Oct 23, 2024
Macdonald “Sandy” Barnes
1949-2024
He wanted his obit to say, “He was a pretty good guy with a few bad habits.”
He was a really good guy who was loved by family and so many friends.
Celebrate his life and share...



