Local Obituaries for Families in Jamestown, North Dakota

May 21, 2026

Thilmer Roemmich, 84, passed away on May 21, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family after a life defined by faith, hard work, devotion, and kindness.

Thilmer was born on September 4, 1941, in Tappen, North Dakota, to Emil and Bertha (Pfaff) Roemmich. He was raised in Tappen and later earned his GED. In 1959, he proudly enlisted in the...

Mar 14, 2026

Pamela Susan "Sue" Kollman, age 75, Jamestown, ND, passed away quietly, on Saturday, March 14, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Sue was born January 18, 1951, to Arthur and Gertrude (White) McKenzie, and grew up in rural Pingree, ND, the youngest of seven siblings. She graduated from Pingree High School, in 1969, and was Owner/Operator of the Pingree Community Cafe,...

Nov 19, 2025

Alan "Al" Duane Wibstad, 77, of Montpelier, North Dakota, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 19th, 2025, at the Ashley Manor Assisted Living Facility in Boise, Idaho.

Alan was born on May 19th, 1948, in Jamestown, North Dakota, to Sidney and Lorraine (Johnson) Wibstad. He was raised on the family farm near Ypsilanti, North Dakota, where he attended elementary school in...

Jun 15, 2026

Sandra Gail Azure passed on the evening of Monday, June 15th, 2026 comfortably at her home in Fargo, ND surrounded by her loved ones.

Sandra G. Azure (Fisher) was born on November 24th, 1959. The daughter of Lynn and Francis Fisher (Peplinski) in Jamestown, ND. She grew up in the Jamestown and Montpelier area and attended Jamestown High School. Sandy met...

Jun 14, 2026

Jun 10, 2026

On June 10th Brent unexpectedly drew his final breath at the age of 70 at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND. He had a beautiful final day running errands, spending time with his dogs, and tending his garden. His sudden passing has left his family and friends bereft with grief, but memories of him are bringing solace during this difficult time.

Brent...

Jun 7, 2026

Delilah Guthmiller, 83, of Jamestown, ND passed away Sunday evening, June 7, 2026 at Jamestown Regional Medical Center.

Delilah B. Guthmiller was born May 15, 1943 at Steele, ND to Albert and Caroline (Wolf) Wallenvein. She attended rural Frettim Township grade school and Robinson High School through her junior year. After her children were all in school, Delilah proudly received her...

Jun 6, 2026

Joseph Roehrich, age 79, died on June 6th surrounded by family at SMP Health - Ave Maria in Jamestown, ND.

Joseph “Little Joe” was born on March 13, 1947 to Joseph and Julia (Reis) Roehrich in Braddock, ND. He was raised on the family farm in Menoken. He met Maryann Emineth in Bismarck. They married in 1967 and had 7 children...

May 26, 2026

Ellen Jo (Erfourth) Eppen, 66, a devout Christian from Jamestown, North Dakota, returned to God on May 26, 2026.

She was born in Lincoln Park, Michigan in 1960 to Ernest H. Erfourth and Margie D. (Hook) Erfourth, the youngest of 6 children. Ellen attended Concordia College in Ann Arbor, Michigan for teaching. She married Alan D. Eppen on May 28, 1983...

May 25, 2026

Shirley Ann (Borderud) Schafer passed away May 25, 2026, in Mandan, ND. Shirley was born January 31, 1934, in Fargo, ND to Olga (Berg) and Fred Borderud. She was baptized and confirmed at Norman Lutheran Church, near Kindred, ND. She attended Norman Country School through 8th grade, then attended Kindred High School and graduated in 1952. Shirley attended Interstate Business...

May 25, 2026

Jeanette Kaye Wegner, 65 of Jamestown, North Dakota, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving husband and daughters on May 25, 2026. Jeanette was born on May 3, 1961.

Jeanette met the love of her life, Jerome Wegner and they were married April 9, 1983. Together they raised two daughters, Jenny and Heather. She was truly meant to...

May 20, 2026

Lorraine Ginsbach, 84, Jamestown, ND passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at Maryhill Manor, Enderlin, ND.

Lorraine Ginsbach was born July 7, 1941 in Jamestown, ND to Peter and Harriet (Blanchar) Ginsbach.  Lorraine attended school in Pingree, Valley City and Madison, WI.  She taught school for 21 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

A graveside service will be held at...

May 19, 2026

Tony L. Trangsrud, 57, of Thompson, ND, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday afternoon, May 19, 2026 at Sanford on Broadway, Fargo, ND.

Anthony L. Trangsrud was born November 14, 1968, in Jamestown, ND, the son of Richard and Judy (Cox) Trangsrud. He graduated from Aberdeen High School in 1986. Tony was united in marriage to Paula Szarkowski on June 29, 1991 in...

May 18, 2026

Caroline Cleora Nordtvedt age 90, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2026. Caroline was able to be cared for at her home by her family and friends for short period until she was taken to St. Raphael Nursing Home in Valley City, N.D. where she passed.

Caroline was born on July 14, 1935 daughter of Guy Simmons and Cecelia (Stampka) Simmons...

May 16, 2026

Jacqueline entered eternal life on May 16th, 2026. Jackie was born on October 26th, 1937, in Marion, Wisconsin to Francis and Ethelyn (Sprenger) Lucia. She graduated from Marion High School where she was a member of the high school band and cheerleader. Jackie loved dancing, playing piano, ice and roller skating, bowling and the companionship of her dogs who she...

May 14, 2026

Laurel Grace Venhuizen was born on December 14, 1928 to Charles and Hilda Fluetsch in Wimbledon, ND. She joined her older brother, Ellis ‘Ole’. She married Ralph Venhuizen of Hannaford, ND on Oct. 29, 1946. They raised their family of 5 children and farmed outside of Wimbledon, ND until Ralph’s death in 1981.

After Ralph’s passing, she was a school bus...

May 12, 2026

Patrick Bergman left his earthly home on May 12, 2026, at the age of 77, and is now in the arms of Jesus in Heaven. He was born to Harold and Mary (Shockman) Bergman on December 17, 1948, in Jamestown, North Dakota.

Pat grew up on a farm near Dickey, ND with eleven other siblings, where faith, family, and hard work...

May 9, 2026

Phyllis Lorraine Pleines was born on June 8, 1937 at Ashley, ND, the daughter of Jacob and Emma (Bendewald) Reuther, and passed away on May 9, 2026 at Eventide, Jamestown.

Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, May 15th at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Pettibone. Special Music by David Morlock. Burial will take place at Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery, Pettibone, with a...

May 6, 2026

Diane J. Fischer, 83, of Jamestown, ND, passed away Wednesday morning, May 6, 2026 at Edgewood, Jamestown.

Diane was born March 1, 1943, in Jamestown, the daughter of Joe and Esther (Backer) Hockert. She attended school at Glenfield-Sutton, graduating in 1962. She moved to Jamestown and worked at Ebertz Café, where she met Elmer Krein. They were married on February 14,...

May 2, 2026

Wanda Lee Kruger, 85, Bismarck, ND, went to her heavenly home on May 2, 2026, under hospice care at Prairie Pointe Assisted Living Facility.

Wanda was born on March 20, 1941, at home on the family farm in Corinne Township, north of Courtenay, North Dakota. The only daughter of Ernest and Ethel (nee Syvertson) Wraalstad, she was a full-blooded Norwegian. She...