Local Obituaries for Families in Jamestown, North Dakota

Sep 20, 2016

Margaret (Burian) Grosulak, Jamestown, ND formerly of Mandan and Killdeer, ND, died September 20, 2016. Margaret was born October 11, 1933 on the family farm at Fayette, ND to George and Mary (Zelinsky) Burian. Marge married Nick Grosulak of Fairfield, ND on October 11, 1950. Together they farmed in Fayette area for 6 years and then moved to Mandan...

Sep 18, 2016

Christy Vass made her entrance into the world during a blizzard on December 26, 1977. She was born in Medina, ND to Candace (Kreil) Vass and Robert Vass. She grew up in Jamestown, ND. Her love of playing in the dirt turned into a passion for growing flowers. She shared her creativity with others through her scrap booking. She...

Sep 13, 2016

Sadie Hagan, 89, of Jamestown, ND, is now walking with the angels. She passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at Jamestown Regional Medical Center.

Sadie was born July 1, 1927, in Portage, WI, the daughter of William and Esther (Balliet) Ringhardt. She graduated from Portage High School and married John “Jack” Hagan on March 5,...

Sep 12, 2016

Margaret Wegenast, 84, Edgeley, ND, died Monday, September 12, 2016 at the Heritage Centre, Jamestown, ND .

Margaret Rose Ostby was born July 29, 1932 in Fargo, ND, the daughter of Hjalmer and Rose (Rutsch) Ostby. She was raised in LaMoure, ND and attended the rural schools and LaMoure High School. Margaret married Wilbert Wegenast...

Sep 12, 2016

Richard "Dick" Van Fleet, 75, Jamestown, ND passed away Monday, September 12, 2016 at Jamestown Regional Medical Center. Richard Van Fleet was born January 16, 1941 in Peoria, Illinois. He attended the University of Minnesota on a full football scholarship. Dick left his college life to raise five children. He was a tool and die machinist at the Twin...

Sep 11, 2016

Donna Maas Tees, 75, Jamestown died on Sunday, September 11, 2016 at Jamestown Regional Medical Center. Donna was born on August 5, 1941 in Jamestown, ND the daughter of Walter and Lydia (Meidinger) Maas. Donna graduated from Jamestown High School in May 1960, and married Wayne Tees on June 26, 1960. They started a family together and by 1970,...

Sep 10, 2016

Gertrude M. Smith, 96, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2016 at Ave Maria Village Nursing Home, Jamestown, ND. Gertrude M. Daugs was born January 2, 1920 to August and Elsie (Behnke) Daugs in Pingree, ND. She graduated from Pingree High School in 1939, attended Valley City State College receiving her two year teaching certificate and taught school for two...

Sep 10, 2016

Timothy Michael Klose, our brave and strong husband, dad, and hero; died Saturday, September 10, 2016 at Sanford Hospital, Fargo, ND. Timothy was born April 27, 1954 to Joseph and Mary (Toay) Klose in Jamestown, ND. He graduated from Jamestown High School in 1972. He married the love of his life, JoAnn Steckler, on June 20, 1975 in Jamestown....

Sep 8, 2016

Renee Mae Schulz was born in Medina, North Dakota, on May 3, 1941. She was born with determination. She weighed less than 4 pounds at birth. Renee was a woman of faith. She was baptized on October 11, 1942. She was confirmed at Saint Paul's Lutheran Church in Sykeston, North Dakota. Renee is survived by her three sons: Troy,...

Sep 7, 2016

Bernice Baker, 82, Jamestown, ND, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 7, 2016. Bernice Eileen Messer was born in Walum, ND on April 9, 1934 to Monroe & Evelyn (Anderson) Messer. She was the third oldest of ten children. She attended school at the Barklay Country School. On July 17, 1959 Bernice was...

Sep 7, 2016

Laura L. Bodvig passed in peace September 7, 2016 at the age of 94 at the Golden Acres Manor in Carrington, North Dakota. Laura Lucille Hornung was born August 16, 1922, the daughter and eighth child of Ernest and Rosa (Zwinger) Hornung. She grew up and attended school in Petersville Township near Pettibone, ND. Laura was united in marriage...

Sep 6, 2016

Sylvia Vossler, 73, Jamestown, North Dakota passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at her home. Sylvia Rothfusz was born on July 8, 1943 in Edgeley, North Dakota to George and Edna Rothfusz. She grew up on the family farm and attended rural grade school. Sylvia attended and graduated from Ashley High School. Sylvia enjoyed visiting with her friends and...

Aug 30, 2016

William Martin Grewatz, 69, of Jamestown, ND passed away peacefully in his home at the James House on Tuesday, August 30, 2016. He was born to Harry and Elvera (Niederbaumer) Grewatz on August 29, 1947 in Edgeley, ND. Bill grew up and graduated from high school in Jamestown. He then went to North Dakota State School of Science receiving...

Aug 28, 2016

Gladys Selma McGruder, 94, of Medina, ND, passed away Sunday, August 28, 2016 at her home.

Gladys was born April 18, 1922, the daughter of Andrew and Bessie (Olson) Gilbertson, on the family farm north of Medina. She graduated from Tappen High School in Tappen, ND and taught rural schools for 8 years. Gladys married...

Aug 27, 2016

Gladys E. Fercho, 78, of Jamestown passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2016, at her home surrounded by her children.

Gladys was born on June 8, 1938, in Edgeley, ND, the daughter of Simon and Evelyn Sjostrom. She was the second oldest of five children (Lloyd, Lyle (Fibber), Merle, and Harley (Jiggs)) and was raised...

Aug 22, 2016

Eldon Leo Nogosek, 89, Carrington, ND passed away Monday, August 22, 2016 at Golden Acres Manor Nursing Home, Carrington, ND. Eldon Leo Nogosek was born October 6, 1926 in Bordulac, North Dakota to Leo and Emma (Reimers) Nogosek. He attended rural school at Bordulac and graduated from Kensal High School. Eldon farmed with his parents until they passed away...

Aug 20, 2016

Marlene Stickel, 82, Jamestown, ND passed away Saturday, August 20, 2016 at JRMC surrounded by her loving family. Marlene Sylvia Scholz was born February 1, 1934 in Jamestown, ND to Richard and Tena (Mammenga) Scholz. She attended school in Windsor, ND. Marlene married Edwin Stickel, Sr. on November 16, 1950 in Jamestown, ND. Marlene was employed with the Anne...

Aug 17, 2016

Lora Morlock, 48, Pingree, North Dakota passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at her home. Lora Lewis was born December 23, 1967 in San Luis Obispo, California to Thomas and Dee Lewis. She attended Christian Academy Elementary School and Arroyo Grande High School. On September 11, 2000 she married Troy Morlock in Jamestown, North Dakota. Lora enjoyed cooking, sewing,...

Aug 13, 2016

Life-long Pettibone, ND resident, Hubert Wagner, 71, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2016 at Sanford Medical Center in Bismarck after a year-long illness. Hubert Earl Wagner was born February 8, 1945 at Jamestown, ND, the oldest child born to Howard and Anna (Morlock) Wagner. He was raised on the family farm northeast of Pettibone. Hubert graduated from Pettibone Public...

Aug 13, 2016

Esther Tripp, 86, Jamestown, ND formerly of Pettibone, ND passed away Saturday, August 13, 2016 at Eventide Jamestown. Esther Leona Walz was born April 19, 1930 to Jacob and Mary (Martin) Walz. She attended grade school thru eighth grade. She then stayed home, due to her mothers health, to help with household duties and help her dad in their...