Obituaries

Jan 21, 2025

Robert L. Torrance , 90, of Milton, ND and Jamestown, ND died unexpectedly Tuesday, January 21, at the Jamestown Regional Medical Center, during a holiday visit to his son. 

Bob was born October 4, 1934, in Grand Forks to John and Annie (Cudmore) Torrance. He was raised in Milton, ND and graduated from Milton High School in 1953. He graduated from...

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 Reuben 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,...

Apr 6, 2025

Patricia "Patsy Jean" Miller, age 92, of Ninilchik, AK passed away on April 6th in Jamestown, ND leaving behind a legacy that was nothing if not unforgettable.

Born in August of 1932 in Stratford, Texas to Hardy and Peggy Coffman, Pat was a woman of fierce independence, unapologetic honesty, and an unmatched ability to speak her mind—often with a tongue sharp...

Apr 4, 2025

Vera Grace Suko, 96, West Fargo, ND died Friday April 4, 2025, at her home in West Fargo, ND.

Vera Flaig was born October 14, 1928, at the family farm home near Alfred, ND, the daughter of Alfred Oscar Flaig and Elizabeth (Scheid) Flaig. She attended 2 years of high school and later received her GED.

On June 23, 1946, she married...

Apr 1, 2025

Julie Helen Schmidt, 95, Jamestown, ND died Tuesday April 1, 2025 at Edgewood in Jamestown, ND.

Julie was born on October 7, 1929, to immigrant Norwegian parents: Lorentz J. Kjelvik and Olga (Myrland) Kjelvik in Fargo, ND. She grew up on the family farm east of Perley, MN. She was confirmed in the Lutheran faith at Bethania Lutheran Church, rural Perley,...

Mar 22, 2025

Betty Hehr, 75, Kulm, ND died Saturday March 22, 2025, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND.

Betty Ann Reeb was born November 7, 1949, in Hazen, ND, the daughter of Edna (Fandrich) Anderson and Albert Reeb. Betty graduated from Hazen High School and attended college for one year at Williston. Betty was employed as telephone operator with Northwestern Bell.

Betty and...

Mar 20, 2025

Kurt Mayher, proud grandpa, loving husband, wonderful father, son, brother and uncle, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2025, at the age of 62 after a 2-year battle with pancreatic cancer.

Kurt was born on September 5, 1962, in Omaha, NE to Beverly (Conger) and Richard Mayher. He grew up in Omaha and graduated from Burke High School in 1981. He...

Mar 18, 2025

Patrick J. Falter, 72, passed away March 18, 2025, at Jamestown Regional Medical Center, Jamestown, ND.

The son of the late Harold Falter and Agnes (Kotaska) Falter of Park River, ND he was born on October 23, 1952.

Patrick is survived by wife, Wendy (Miller) Falter; daughters Casie Falter and Paige (Shane) Nienow; granddaughters Gracie and Olivia; siblings, Rosemary Miller, Margaret (Curtis)...

Feb 27, 2025

Alice Larson, 90, Jamestown, ND died Thursday, February 27, 2025 at SMP Health-Ave Maria in Jamestown.

Alice was born July 25, 1934, on the family farm Southeast of Gackle, ND, the daughter of Edwin and Esther (Karvonen) Holmstrom. She grew to womanhood in the area, attending the local schoolhouse.

She and Elmo Larson were married October 13, 1952 in Gackle, ND. They...

Feb 26, 2025

Kathleen Louise Buchholtz, 74, went to her eternal home on February 26, 2025. She was born on May 27, 1950 in Jamestown, ND. She was raised in Jamestown and graduated from Jamestown High School. She attended nursing school in Bismarck, ND but returned to Jamestown.Kathy was a devout Christian and her faith was an inspiration to her family. She appreciated...