All Obituaries

Jeannine Nitschke, 90, Jamestown, ND died Monday November 23, 2020 at Eventide at Hi-Acres. Jeannine was born August 2, 1930 at the family farm near Alfred, ND, the daughter of Otto and Emma (Klundt) Nitschke. She attended the local rural school where she received her elementary education and grew to womanhood. She worked as a CNA at Bethel Four Acres for many years and retired in 1992. She continued to reside in Jamestown and entered Eventide at Hi-Acres in 2010. Jeannine was a member of...

Mavis L. Thorsen, 80, Carrington, ND died early Thursday morning November 26, 2020 in the Golden Acres Manor Care Center in Carrington, ND. Mavis Webb was born May 2, 1940 in Centralia, Washington, the daughter of William Russell Webb and Maude (Turner) Webb.   She received her elementary education in Toledo, WA. She then attended college.   Mavis work for the local newspaper as a layout artist in Centralia, WA. She met Karl Bethlen making their home in Gate, WA. They...

Daniel Narlock, 87, Jamestown, ND died Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at Eventide Nursing home in Jamestown. Daniel was born January 3, 1933 near Minto, ND the son of Theodore and Anna (Stigar) Narlock.  He attended school in Minto and helped on the family farm until he was 9 when they moved to town.  He enlisted in the National Guard at the age of 17. He fought in the Korean war 1950 as a Squad Leader for 9 men where he received Heroic and Meritorious Achievements such as 3 Purple...

Diana Burkle, 74, Jamestown, ND died Monday November 23, 2020 at her home in Jamestown. Diana was born August 28, 1946 in Bismarck, ND, the daughter of Paul and Christine (Schmierer) Job. She and Wayne Burkle were married August 27, 1967 in Linton, ND. They made their home on a farm near Fredonia. Diana moved to Jamestown where she worked at local grocery stores until her retirement. She attended the Grace Baptist Church in Gackle. She enjoyed gardening, fishing and spending time...

Marie Gion, 90, Jamestown, ND formerly of Regent, ND died peacefully Saturday afternoon Nov. 14, 2020 at Ave Marie Village in Jamestown, ND. Marie Lefor was born March 25, 1930 at Lefor, ND the daughter Lincoln Lefor and Lucy (Blasy) Lefor.   She received her elementary education in the local school.  At an early age she moved with her parents to Benton Harbor, MI where she graduated from High School. She and James G. Gion were married January 14, 1950 at Benton Harbor,...

James W. Larson, 95, Jamestown, ND passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020 at Ave Maria Village. James was born July 8, 1925 in Dickey, ND, the son of Erwin E Larson and Sadie (Ebert) Larson. He attended local school where he graduated from Dickey High School in 1943. He entered the US Marine Corp October 21, 1943 in Minneapolis, MN. He served during WW II in the Southern Pacific Area (Peleliu Island and Okinawa), was wounded in action and received a Purple Heart. James was discharged on...

Alethea  Cochran, 90, Jamestown, ND passed away early Wednesday morning November 18, 2020 at Eventide in Jamestown, ND. On a cool autumn day, October 11, 1930, in the small town of Union Springs, NY, a baby girl entered the world. Before the day was over, that baby would be motherless. Those who were there brushed the baby aside, believing she too would not survive. Now, 90 years later, she far outlived all predictions. Ethel Alethea Austin, who always went by Alethea, went on to...

Jose (Joe) H. Hernandez, Sr., loving and devoted husband, father of 3, passed away on Wednesday November 18, 2020 at the age of 71. Joe was born on March 6, 1949 in San Jose De Ornelas, Guanajuato, Mexico, the son of Magdaleno and Augustina Hernandez.  He was the eldest of 11 children. He traveled to America and met his soulmate, Irma Rosa Ibarra and married on October 23, 1971 in Palatine, IL.   Three children were born to this union, Irma Linda, Jose Jr and Maria. In his...

Ramona Kirschenmann, 83, Jamestown, ND died Tuesday November 10, 2020 at Eventide at Hi-Acres. Ramona Brandner was born March 25, 1937 in McPherson County SD to Welentina (Tina) Walker and Edward Brandner. Her Dad died August 14, 1942. Following his death, Ramona and her Mom lived with Albert and Pauline Brandner for one year. In 1943, they moved to Ashley, ND where Ramona started school. She graduated from Ashley High School in 1955. Following her graduation, she worked in the clerk of...

Jeanette Beyer, 89, Jamestown, ND died Friday November 13, 2020 at her home in Jamestown. Jeanette was born December 29, 1930 at Alfred, ND the daughter of Edwin and Pauline (Pfeifle) Widmer. She attended the local rural school where she received her elementary education and grew to womanhood. She and Clarence Beyer were married May 26, 1947 at Jamestown. They made their home on a farm near Montpelier. In 1973 they moved to Jamestown where she managed the Jamestown Truck Plaza restaurant....