Obituaries

Jun 23, 2025

April Cifranic, age 56, died at her residence in Jamestown, Monday, June 23, 2025 after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Arrangements are pending and a full obituary will follow. 

Jun 14, 2025

Nadine Vivian Hatch, 65, of Jamestown, ND, passed away peacefully at her home on June 14, 2025, after a yearlong battle of ALS, Lou Gerig’s Disease.

Nadine was born March 20th, 1960, in Carrington, ND, the daughter of Kenneth and Vivian (Wanamaker) Hatch. Nadine graduated from Jamestown High School in 1978. Nadine met Rex Mandel through mutual friends and married on...

Jun 12, 2025

Sophia G. Buerkley, 84, Kulm, ND, passed away Thursday morning, June 12, 2025, at the Jamestown Regional Medical Center, Jamestown, ND, with her loving family by her side.

Sophia Gertrude was born August 27, 1940, at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Rugby, ND, the 11th of 16 children born to Vincent Paul and Anna Mary (Busch) Hoffarth.

She was raised on the...

Jun 6, 2025

Mrs. Betty Jane McPherson, age 90, passed peacefully away on Friday, June 6, 2025 while recuperating from surgery at the JRMC.

Betty was born on May 30, 1935, to Louis and Lydia (Marzoff) Job, in Jamestown, ND. Betty spent her years growing up in Jamestown, helping her parents with her seven siblings, working various jobs around town, and met Mac McPherson...

Jun 5, 2025

Craig Jay Dewald, 65, of Streeter, North Dakota, died suddenly on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at the Wishek Community Hospital, Wishek, ND.

Craig was born October 29, 1959, at Jamestown, ND, to Bennie and Sally (Devereaux) Dewald of Streeter. Craig graduated from Streeter High School in 1977 and went to work on the family farm that was established in 1913 with...

Jun 3, 2025

Debra Leone Davis, age 70, was found deceased Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at her residence in Jamestown. A private family inurnment will be held at a later date at the United Church of Christ Cemetery in Jud, ND next to her husband, Bruce Docken. 

Jun 1, 2025

Betty Martin, 78, died Sunday, June 1, 2025, surrounded by her family at her home south of Crystal Springs, ND.

Betty was born March 10, 1947, at the Turtle Lake Hospital in Turtle Lake, ND. She grew up in the McClusky area in the Carl and Rose Blumhagen household. They were both Germans from Russia, so German was the language spoken...

May 29, 2025

Walker Wes Morel was born and passed away both on May 29, 2025, in Jamestown, ND, to parents, Shania Foerderer and Jayson Morel. He was the most perfect baby boy with a full head of curly hair.

He is deeply loved by his parents; maternal grandparents, Joel and Alisa Foerderer; paternal grandparents, Garrett Morel and Kristin Morel; maternal great-grandparents, Clarence and...

May 22, 2025

Norman Champion, 74, Jamestown, ND died Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Eventide at High Acres in Jamestown.

Norman was born January 15, 1951, at Long Beach, CA, the son of Howard B. Champion Marietta M. Champion (Jacobson). He graduated from high school, being very skilled in math, he could calculate numbers/stats quickly with staff at the nursing home confirming he was...

May 19, 2025

Charlene Rose Erickson (Slind) passed away on May 19, 2025, at St. Raphael Care Facility in Valley City North Dakota due to a short battle with cancer.

Charlene was born to Rueben and Mavis Slind on January 24th, 1951, in Minot North Dakota, one of six children. Charlene graduated from Jamestown High School in 1969 and worked various jobs in North...

May 18, 2025

Darrel Dean Dockter, 86, Medina, North Dakota, peacefully passed away at SMP Ave Maria Village in Jamestown on Sunday, May 18, 2025, with loved ones by his side.

Darrel Dean Dockter was born to Rudolph and Esther Dockter on the farm south of Medina on April 22, 1939. He attended rural country school in Newbury Township through his eighth grade year....

May 15, 2025

George Koenig, 53, Gackle, ND died Thursday May 15, 2025, at Oakes, ND.

George was born August 10, 1971, at Jamestown, ND, the son of Archie and Sylvia (Spitzer) Koenig. He attended school at Gackle and graduated from Gackle High School in 1989. He went to Bismarck State College and graduated in 1991 with an Associate of Science degree in farm...

May 4, 2025

Brendyn Everet Martin, age 2 months, died unexpectedly Sunday, May 4, 2025, in Jamestown. 

Brendyn was born February 9, 2025 in Fargo, ND to Amber (Ripley) and Devon Martin of Jamestown.

Brendyn is survived by his parents, four sisters, Camryn, Kenzingtyn, Madelyn and Gwendolyn; and four brothers, Bretton, Breckyn, Beckett and Bowyn.

Brendyn was preceded in death by an infant sister, Gretchyn, in...

Apr 30, 2025

Kurt John Dilly, 61, of Jamestown, ND passed away after a seven-year battle with early onset Alzheimer's Disease. Kurt spent his life as a bartender caring for his customers and swapping stories, making them feel better. A private family gathering is planned for later this year.                             ...

Apr 17, 2025

Tammy Lou Ivesdal, 63, Jamestown, ND passed away Thursday April 17, 2025, at the Jamestown Regional Medical Center, after a 4-year courageous battle with cancer.

Tammy was born April 24, 1961, at Lawrence, KS, the daughter of Loyd and Billie (Dozier) Davidson. She attended school and graduated from Lawrence High School. She moved with her family to Jamestown, ND.

Tammy and Philip...

Apr 17, 2025

Marion Emma (Schwarz) Halverson was born October 21, 1945, and passed away April 17, 2025, 6:30 AM in the loving care of her family.

Marion was born in Hazen, ND, to the late Emil and Emma Schwarz of Hazen. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Ervin W. Scholz, her second husband, Stanley B. Thompson, Sr. and her current...

Apr 16, 2025

Darwin Shannon Yttredahl, 73, of Jamestown, ND unexpectedly passed away on April 16th, 2025. Darwin was surrounded by his loving family in his final moments.

Darwin was born in Williston, ND in December of 1951 to Shannon and Beatrice Yttredahl. Darwin resided in the Watford City area until the age of 6 or 7 and moved to Sheyenne, ND until the...

Apr 15, 2025

David Gideon Kienzle, 75, passed away on April 15, 2025 at the VA Hospital in Fargo ND surrounded by his family.

Dave was born on January 13th, 1950 to Gideon and Edna (Tesky) Kienzle in Jamestown ND. He grew up and lived most of his life on the family farm near Streeter ND. He graduated from Streeter High school in 1968...

Apr 13, 2025

Apr 10, 2025

Delores Ann Lipp, 71, of Jamestown passed away Thursday, April 10, 2025, at her home with her husband, Silas, at her side. Darcy was born October 15, 1953 to Valentine and Clara Schmidt.

"Darcy, my wife, my partner in life, my angel, who cared for others all of her life, now works in heaven.”

Darcy requests no services and, in her remembrance,...