Local Obituaries for Families in Jamestown, North Dakota

Nov 11, 2015

Clarice Helen (Gilbert) Schmoker, 77, of Jamestown, ND, passed away on Wednesday afternoon, November 11, 2015 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Clarice was born on December 13, 1937, in Bismarck, ND, the daughter of Oscar and Helen (Paul) Gilbert. She lived in Moffit, ND and moved several times because her father worked...

Nov 10, 2015

Arlie Rud, 86, Jamestown, North Dakota passed away November 10, 2015 at Ave Maria Village Nursing Home, Jamestown, North Dakota. Arlie Rud was born July 12, 1929, in Fargo, ND to William and Lydia (Wold) Rud. He attended school in East Writing Rock, rural Fortuna, ND up until the 8th grade where he then worked on the family farm...

Nov 10, 2015

Scott Duane Schafer, 55, passed away in his home on Tuesday afternoon, November 10, 2015. Scott was born July 25, 1960 in Fargo, North Dakota to Duane and Shirley (Borderud) Schafer and moved to Jamestown the same year. Scott graduated from Jamestown High School in 1979. Scott married Debra Nelson in 1982. Together they had 2 sons, Matt and...

Nov 7, 2015

Renee Schmoker, 46, of Dickey, ND, passed away on Saturday evening, November 7, 2015 at Fargo, ND.

Renee Schmoker was born on September 1, 1969, in Jamestown, the daughter of Noel and Julia (Wilkes) Schmoker. She grew up on the family farm near Dickey and graduated from LaMoure High School in 1988. Renee lived in...

Nov 7, 2015

Milton Milo Hirchert, 74, Robinson, ND, passed away peacefully at his home on November 7, 2015. Milton was born September 9, 1941 in Bowdon, ND to Donald and Edith (Schlager) Hirchert. Milton graduated from Robinson High School in 1959. He married his high school sweetheart, Karen (Bertsch) Hirchert on January 9, 1960 in Steele, ND. Together they had four...

Nov 7, 2015

Harold Wayne Schielke "Casey" was born on his Grandparents' farm on November 8, 1933 in Sheridan County, ND. As a child, he moved to McClusky, ND where he attended school. He attended high school for two years in Denhoff, ND. As a youngster, he enjoyed playing baseball - where he earned his nickname "Casey." He had a love of...

Nov 6, 2015

Richard Arnold Steinwand, 87, of Edgeley, ND, passed away Friday evening, November 6, 2015 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Richard was born October 9, 1928, in Merricourt, ND, the son of David and Elizabeth (Wiederrich) Steinwand. He grew up and attended school in Merricourt, playing baseball on the local team. Richard worked...

Nov 5, 2015

Charlotte Anderson, 68, Jamestown, North Dakota passed away Thursday, November 5, 2015 at Eventide Jamestown. Charlotte Klose was born October 24, 1947, in Jamestown, North Dakota to Anthony and Nellie (Wolf) Klose. She attended and graduated from Jamestown High School in 1965. Charlotte attended Dickinson State College for four years earning a degree in Elementary Education. On August 8,...

Nov 2, 2015

Elvin Patzner, 91, Jamestown, North Dakota passed away Monday, November 2, 2015 at Ave Maria Village Nursing Home, Jamestown, ND. Elvin Patzner was born June 10, 1924, in Lake Williams, North Dakota to Joseph and Anne (Walters) Patzner. Elvin attended school in Lake Williams country schools. On November 17, 1946, he married Irene Schumacher in Bismarck, ND. They lived...

Nov 2, 2015

Ottis Nels Fidge, 65, died Monday, November 2, 2015 at his home in Jamestown, ND. Ottis was born November 21, 1949 in Jamestown, the son of Stanley Fidge and Deloris Fidge (Flaig) . He had a 12th. grade Grammar education in Jamestown schools. He entered the United States Army February 15, 1967, and was transferred on December 1, 1969...

Oct 27, 2015

Sharon L. Johnson, 68, of Gackle, ND, formerly of Arthur, ND, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at Villa Maria, Fargo, ND.

Sharon Lee Johnson was born December 10, 1946 in Eveleth, St. Louis County, Minnesota, the daughter of Roy and Maime (Wiitala) Rinell. She was raised in the Lutheran faith and was married to...

Oct 25, 2015

David Pfaff met his Lord on October 25 at 10:00 AM at the Wishek Wellness Care Center with his wife at his side. He was born May 7, 1918, to Simon and Katherine (Mittleider) Pfaff of Tappen, ND. He spent all of his life in Tappen Township. David went to rural school one half mile from where he was...

Oct 24, 2015

Alice Schnell, 76, Jamestown, North Dakota, passed away October 24, 2015, at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota. Alice was born September 29, 1939, at Carrington, ND the daughter of John and Phillipina Weisenburger. She grew up on the family farm south of Brantford, ND where she attended grade school and later to New Rockford High School. Alice worked...

Oct 23, 2015

Willie L. Kamletz, 93, of Jamestown, ND, passed away October 23, 2015 at Eventide under hospice care.

Willie was born February 24, 1922, at Merricourt, ND, one of twelve children to Lou and Gladys (Gilpin) Kamletz. He was raised on farms in the area near Whitestone Battlefield, Berlin, Grand Rapids, and Dickey ND. Willie enlisted...

Oct 22, 2015

Deborah Jean Melland passed away in her home on Thursday, October 22, 2015. Deb was born October 4, 1951 in Jamestown North Dakota. She attended Dana College in Blair, Nebraska and completed her bachelor’s degree at Jamestown College.

She taught elementary school in Rugby, North Dakota and then in the Jamestown School District mostly at...

Oct 18, 2015

Kyle Wilbert Wegenast was born on 10/29/92 in Sedona, AZ and died in Tucson, AZ on October 18th, 2015 at age 22. He graduated from Sabino High School, Tucson, AZ in 2011. Kyle’s interests included fishing, painting, gardening and fireworks. Kyle traveled across the USA singing in a professional hip hop music group. Kyle’s mentors, Eric and Delora Sillman...

Oct 14, 2015

Richard “Dick” Boyer, 69, of Edgeley, ND, passed away at Sanford Palliative Care, Fargo, on Wednesday evening, October 14, 2015.

Dick was born on June 21, 1946, in Spooner, MN, the son of Roy and Esther (Erickson) Boyer. He grew up in Baudette, Lake of the Woods, MN area until he was eleven, then his...

Oct 14, 2015

Lester Johnson was born October 27, 1934 to Elliot and Sina (Lura) Johnson in Marion, North Dakota. The family lived on a farm north of Marion for several years, and in 1938 the family moved to a farm in Ypsilanti, North Dakota. He received his education in a rural school east of Ypsilanti. When his parents passed away he...

Oct 11, 2015

Clinton Irvin Zinke, 64 Jamestown, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2015 in his home under hospice care. Clint was born in Jamestown on September 17, 1951, the son of Marvin, Dorene, and the late Irvin Zinke. He was the big brother of Stuart, Jill, Meggen, and Chris. He graduated from Jamestown High School, attended NDSU, and earned a Civil...

Oct 10, 2015

Jean Hetletvedt, 74, went to be with our Lord and Savior on October 10, 2015 with family surrounded by her side.

Jean Ann Swenson was born July 25, 1941 to Anton and Nellie (Knepper) Swenson in Garrison, ND. She was the youngest of the family. Jean graduated from Garrison High School in 1960. She met...