Local Obituaries for Families in Jamestown, North Dakota
Lorraine Greenwood
Jan 12, 2026
Lorraine Mae (Gausemel) Greenwood, known to all as Lorrie, died Monday, January 12, 2026 at SMP Assisted Living, where she had been a resident since 2018.
Lorrie was born in Bowman, ND the second child of Selmer and Hattie (Norem) Gausemel on July 5, 1930. She was raised and educated in Bowman and later in Drake, ND where the family moved...
Bernard "Bernie" Michel
Jan 14, 2026
Bernard “Bernie” Michel, 81, Jamestown, ND passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026 in Jamestown.
Bernie was born September 26, 1944 in Jamestown, ND to Gerald and Lois (Smith) Michel. He graduated from Jamestown High School in 1966 and entered the ND National Guard. He retired as a Staff Sargent in 1987.
Bernie married Donna Michel in 1987. He worked at Goodrich, ND...
Douglas Ernie
Nov 29, 2025
Douglas Warren Ernie left this world surrounded by his loving family and the musical stylings of Billy Joel and Neil Diamond on November 29, 2025. During his life, Doug was a steadfast source of joy, humor, and calm. His love of life, learning, science, and family was felt by all of us.
Doug was born on May 14, 1952 in Jamestown,...
Joy Thede
Dec 29, 2025
Joy Thede, 95, died Monday, Dec. 29, at the Eventide Care Center, Moorhead, MN. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, January 29, at 1:30 pm at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Jamestown, ND with visitation one hour prior to the service. A reception will follow in the Fellowship Hall. Interment will be held at a later date.
Joy Richelyn Isler...
Jay Smith
Jan 12, 2026
Jay Kevin Smith, age 62, of Jamestown, North Dakota, was born on March 30, 1963, in Jamestown to Harry and Berd Smith. As his mother fondly said at the time of his birth, “Now we have a complete basketball team.”
Jay attended elementary school at St. John’s Academy and later graduated from Jamestown High School in 1982. During high school, he...
Irene A Mautz
Jan 8, 2026
Irene Mautz, 94, of Jamestown, ND, formerly of Garrison, ND, passed away Thursday afternoon, January 8, 2026 at SMP Health – Ave Maria, Jamestown.
Private Family Service will take place later in the year at Garrison, ND.
Cecilia Newton
Jan 7, 2026
Cecilia Newton, 94, of Jamestown, ND, passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon, January 7th, 2026, at SMP Health – Ave Marie.
Cecilia was born on the family farm December 16th, 1931, near Windsor, ND. She was the fourth out of the sixteen children born to Paul and Veronica (Prodzinski) Wanzek of Windsor, ND. She went to country school in Moonlake Township and...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Larson
Jan 6, 2026
Jacqueline Larson, age 64, of Jamestown, North Dakota, passed away peacefully in her home. She was born on April 11, 1961, in Breckenridge, Minnesota, and graduated from Breckenridge High School.
Jackie was a woman of remarkable strength, determination, and heart. Throughout her life, she held many roles and never shied away from hard work, including time in a jewelry shop, owning...
Joanne Soulis
Dec 31, 2025
Joanne Soulis, 84, of Jamestown, ND, passed away Wednesday morning, December 31, 2025 at Edgewood, Jamestown.
Joanne was born February 22, 1941, in Jamestown, the daughter of Lester and Edna (Kopperud) Wojcik. She was married to Terry Dean Soulis, sportscaster at KXMC-Minot.
Arrangements are pending.
Wilbert Ross
Dec 31, 2025
Christ is Risen. He is risen, Indeed! Alleluia!
God says, “There is a time to be born.” Wilbert A. Ross was born on a small farm northwest of Edgeley, ND, on December 13, 1932, to Karl and Mathilda Ross.
Jesus says, “Go and make disciples of all nations baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of...
Leslie "Les" Lueck
Dec 29, 2025
Leslie "Les" Lueck, 89, Jamestown, ND passed away Monday, December 29, 2025 at SMP Health - Ave Maria. He is survived by his wife Bethyl and two sons Dean and Barry.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
Delores Sam
Dec 26, 2025
Delores Sam, 76, of Jamestown, ND, passed away Friday, December 26, 2025 at Eventide – Jamestown.
Delores was born May 8, 1949, in Medina, ND, the daughter of Harry G. and Velda M. (Weckworth) Sam. She attended school at Medina Public School. Delores enjoyed working at various places in Jamestown, including McDonald’s, Burger King, Ponderosa, Wagon Masters, Easter Seals, and the...
Ana Julia Torres Ortegon
Dec 25, 2025
We celebrate the life of Ana Julia Torres Ortegon, who passed peacefully on December 25, 2025, at the age of 90, surrounded by her loving family. Julia, as she preferred to be called, was born on December 24, 1935, in Suaza, Huila, Colombia, South America, a place that shaped her identity and always remained close to her heart.
Julia and the...
Jennifer Kylmanen
Dec 25, 2025
Jennifer Kay Kylmanen (Sabinash), 76, of Jamestown, ND, passed away peacefully with family by her side at Eventide Nursing Home on December 25, 2025. She was born September 17, 1949, in Kensal, ND, to Ray and Joyce (Walker) Sabinash.
Jennifer grew up in Woodworth and graduated from Woodworth school. She worked for many years as a cashier at Leevers Foods in...
Vicki Odland
Dec 24, 2025
Virginia “Vicki” Lynn Odland passed away peacefully on the morning of Wednesday, December 24, 2025, under the care of the wonderful and dedicated staff at SMP Health – Ave Maria in Jamestown, North Dakota.
Vicki was born on February 22, 1945, in Northwood, North Dakota, to Raymond and Blanche Anderson. She was raised in Northwood and graduated from Northwood High School....
Austin Kelehar
Dec 24, 2025
In loving memory of Austin James Kelehar.
Austin James Kelehar passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2025 in Jamestown, ND. Austin was born September 18, 2001 to James Kelehar and Jolene Thomas.
Austin is survived by his mother Jolene; three brothers, Jonathan, Rebel, Hunter; one sister Jessica; along with other family, Sharon, Tom, Debbie, Debra, Norman, Catania, Dakota, Debra Jane, Wyatt, Jay, Aly,...
Richard Hamkens
Dec 22, 2025
Richard Lewis Hamkens was born on January 31, 1939 at a farm near Courteney, ND. He went to Fried Township country school and then graduated from St, John's Academy, Jamestown in 1957. After high school he enlisted in the Air Force and was stationed in Texas, Mississippi, Dickinson, ND, Rapid City, SD and Frobisher Bay, Canada.
After the Air Force, he...
Richard Schultz
Dec 22, 2025
Richard E. Schultz, 83, of Jamestown, ND, formerly of Ypsilanti, ND, passed away at his home Monday, December 22, 2025.
Richard was born May 18, 1942, in Jamestown, the son of Leslie and Elva (Berge) Schultz. He attended school in Ypsilanti until it closed, and graduated from Montpelier High School in 1960. Richard married Sharon Weinrich on July 3, 1961, later...
Gerhardt "Gary" Lange
Dec 21, 2025
Gerhardt “Gary” Lange passed away Sunday, December 21st at Essentia Hospital in Fargo. He was born in Jamestown, ND and grew up in the Eldridge/Jamestown area. He went to school in Jamestown and graduated in 1961. After high school he farmed near Eldridge, first with his father and then with his son, Shawn. On February 8, 1964 he married Gayl...
Wade Schemmel
Dec 11, 2025
Reverend Doctor Wade Schemmel, 80, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2025, Ellendale, North Dakota, on the day of his 80th birthday. Born on December 11, 1945, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, Wade dedicated his life to faith, family, and service.
Wade’s journey of faith began early in life at his home church in Wisconsin, where he participated in Sunday School and choir...
