All Obituaries

Don Gumke was born on July 7, 1953 in Jamestown, ND to Walter and Hilda (Schulz) Gumke.  Don received his education in Jamestown Public Schools. He was a lifelong resident of Jamestown.  Don started his career as a mechanic working at Fredrich's Buick Inc., Walt Sander's Chevrolet, Ken's Auto Wrecking and other local businesses.  In 1980 he opened his first business, Don's Auto Center.  Over the years, he also owned and operated Dakota Engine Builders and...

Roger Harr, 80, Jamestown, ND died Wednesday morning January 8, 2020 at Ave Maria Village in Jamestown, ND surrounded by his family. Roger Harr was born December 4, 1939 Cleveland, ND the son of Henry Harr and Lydia (Schmierer) Harr.  He received his elementary education in Cleveland, ND.  He entered the Army National Guard October 5, 1956 and was discharged February 26, 1957. He and Laverne Dewald were married December 28, 1962 at Streeter, ND.  They made their home in...

Clara Kapp, 83, Medina, ND died Sunday January 5, 2020 at Eventide at Hi-Acres in Jamestown, ND. Clara Alice Peterson was born June 8, 1926 at the family farm home near Crystal Springs, ND, the daughter of Axel and Anna (Hanson) Peterson. She attended the local rural school where she received her elementary education. She and William Kapp were married July 12, 1958. They lived in Tappen until 1960 when they moved to Medina where Bill worked Construction. In 1970 they moved to a farm 2...

JoDell Veil, 74, Jamestown, ND died surrounded by her family December 27, 2019 at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND. JoDell Becker was born November 24, 1945 at Jamestown, ND the daughter of Roland and Gertrude (Hoffman) Becker and raised on the family farm near Streeter, ND. She received her elementary education in rural Streeter, graduated from Streeter High School in 1963, and attended NDSU from 1963-1966, she returned to NDSU and graduated in 1977. She was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta...

Joyce Job, 71, Jamestown, ND died Monday afternoon December 23, 2019 at Ave Maria Village in Jamestown, ND. Joyce McCarty was born August 18, 1948 at Carson, ND the daughter of Daniel R. McCarty and Regina Ternes.  She her education in the local school.   At a young age she moved with her parents to Jamestown.   She worked in the Kitchen at the Pizza Plaza in Jamestown.  She continued to reside in Jamestown and entered Ave Maria Village on June 18,...

Mavis Schmeichel, 88, Jamestown, ND died Monday afternoon December 16, 2019 at Eventide in Jamestown, ND. Mavis Mae Waterman was born January 21, 1931 at Geddes, South Dakota the daughter of Altie Waterman and Anna (Herout) Waterman.  She received her elementary education in the Geddes Public School and attended Geddes High School. She and Milton Schmeichel were married February 4, 1948 at Geddes, SD.  They made their home on his parent’s farm.  They later moved to...

Morris Ruff, 92, Jamestown, ND died Saturday December 14, 2019 at his home in Jamestown under hospice care. Morris was born July 9, 1927 at Lehr, ND, the son of Henry and Annie (Werre) Ruff. He attended the local school and the Lehr High School. Morris and Elda Becker were joined in marriage on June 27, 1948 at the First Baptist Church of Lehr, ND. They made their home near Lehr and later moved to Wishek where he worked as a mechanic. In 1952 they moved to Jamestown where he worked as an...

C. Gary Milbrath, 74, died unexpectedly on December 10, 2019.  Gary was born in Minot, ND on March 28, 1945 to George and Cecilia (Wetzel) Milbrath.  Gary was an only child, dearly loved by his folks.  Gary was raised in Parshall, ND and graduated from Parshall High School. Gary continued his education at the Wahpeton State School of Science becoming an architectural draftsman.  While in college he met Sherri McAllister. The happy couple were married August 6, 1966 and...

Darwin Kungel, 78, Jamestown, ND passed away peacefully December 5, 2019 with his wife and sister by his side. Darwin was born May 27, 1941 at Kulm, ND, the son of Richard and Delia (Reinke) Kungel. He attended elementary school at Roloff Township, 2 years at Kulm High School and graduated from Adventist Academy, Harvey, ND.  He then attended Union College in Lincoln, NE for 2 years. He returned to the Kulm/Fredonia area where he farmed for many years and also was employed by Logan...

Gladys Viola Bjur, 95, Jamestown, ND went to be with the Lord Monday December 2, 2019 at Eventide of Jamestown. Gladys was born October 25, 1924 at Kulm, ND, the daughter of John and Sophia (Anderson) Johnson. She grew up and attended school in Kulm. She worked at jobs in Fargo, Minneapolis and Vancouver, WA. In 1944 she moved back to Kulm. She and Juvelus Bjur were married November 13, 1945 at LaMoure, ND. They made their home near Kulm where they farmed until 1969. They retired and moved...