Obituaries

Ruby Presler

Ruby Presler

Oct 27, 2024

Ruby Presler, 81, Gackle, ND died Sunday, October 27, 2024, at the Gackle Care Center.

Ruby was born September 12, 1943, at Fredonia, ND the daughter of Albert and Esther (Messner) Buerkle. She grew to womanhood in the area, attended school and graduated from Kulm High School in 1964.

In her working years she owned the Kulm Tastee-Freez and worked at Fargo...

James J Wenzel

James J Wenzel

Oct 25, 2024

James J. Wenzel, 95, Jamestown, ND died Friday October 25, 2024, in Eventide @ Hi-Acres.

James was born on February 5, 1929, in Hutchinson, MN, the son of Michael and Lydia (Nelson) Wenzel. At an early age he moved with his parents to Eldridge, ND where he attended the local rural school and received his elementary education.

James entered the US Army,...

Frieda Larson

Frieda Larson

Oct 23, 2024

Frieda Larson, 94, Jamestown, ND died Wednesday October 23, 2024 in Eventide at Hi-Acres.

Frieda was born October 2,1930 at Gopher, SD, the daughter of Fred and Eva (Stern) Kern. She attended the local rural school near Gackle where she received her elementary education.

She and Wilbur Larson were married November 16,1953 at Gackle, ND. They made their home on a farm...

Patricia Calvert

Patricia Calvert

Oct 13, 2024

Patricia Calvert, 94, Jamestown, ND died Sunday, October 13, 2024, under the care of hospice at SMP-Health Ave Maria in Jamestown.

Patricia Curry was born April 17, 1930, at Cedar Rapids, IA the daughter of Edward and Marguerite (Hatton) Curry. She grew to womanhood in the area, attending elementary school and graduating from Roosevelt High School Cedar Rapids in 1948.

She and...

David Smette

David Smette

Oct 7, 2024

David Henry Smette passed away while on vacation exploring Utah on Monday, October 7, 2024 at 82 years old. 

David was born March 18, 1942, in Rugby, ND, to Henry and Katherine (Stevenson) Smette. He was raised on the old family farm where he graduated from Upham, ND. He married Claudette J. Oppen June 15, 1968 at the First Lutheran Church...

Arnnie Suko

Arnnie Suko

Oct 6, 2024

Arnnie Floyd Suko, 84, Jamestown, ND died Sunday October 6, 2024, at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND.

Arnnie was born December 12, 1939, at Jamestown, ND, the son Tavalt and Elsie (Gomke) Suko. He attended the local rural school near Eldridge, where he received his elementary education.

Arnnie enlisted in the US Navy January 29, 1957. He served on the USS Floyd...

Bryan Larson

Bryan Larson

Oct 3, 2024

Bryan L. Larson, 37, Jamestown, ND died Thursday October 3, 2024 in Jamestown.

Bryan was born February 26, 1987, at Jamestown, ND, the son of Chris Larson and Jacqueline (Gutzmer) Larson. He attended school at Gackle and graduated Gackle High School in 2005 and he was proud to be the only one to get a 100% grade in welding. He attended...

Allan "Duff" Kirby

Allan "Duff" Kirby

Sep 26, 2024

Allan ‘Duff’ Kirby, 69, Streeter, ND died Thursday, September 26, 2024 at his home in Streeter.

Allan was born August 28, 1955 in Spokane, Washington the son of A. Roy and Millie (Rader) Kirby. He was raised in the Tiger, Washington area attending Ione elementary school and graduating from Selkirk High School in 1974.

He joined the US Navy in 1974 at...

Pamela Ehmke

Pamela Ehmke

Sep 22, 2024

Pamela Ehmke, 71, formerly of Jamestown, ND died Sunday, September 22, 2024, at Prince of Peace Care Center in Ellendale, ND.

Pam was born August 21, 1953, at Sioux City, IA the daughter of John and Raxine (Bina) Ehmke. She grew to womanhood in the area, graduating from high school in 1972. She then went to work in Longmont, CO as...

Nettie Schneider

Nettie Schneider

Sep 19, 2024

Nettie Schneider, 90, Jamestown, ND died Thursday September 19, 2024 at SMP Health-Ave Maria in Jamestown, ND.

Nettie was born October 12, 1933 at Orrin, ND, the daughter of Bernard and Theresa (Volk) Burgard. She attended the local school where she received her elementary education and grew to womanhood.

She and Raphael Schneider were married October 1, 1956 at Orrin, ND. They...

Judy Fisher

Judy Fisher

Sep 18, 2024

Judy Fisher, 74, Jamestown, ND died Wednesday September 18, 2024, at the Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND. 

Judy was born December 8, 1949, at Elbow Lake, MN, the daughter of Peter and Viola (Binder) Aberle. She moved with her parents to Steele, ND and later to Jamestown where she attended Jamestown High School. Judy worked as a cook at the...

Ruth Martel

Ruth Martel

Sep 9, 2024

Ruth Martel, 89, formerly of Medina, ND died Monday, September 9, 2024 at Missouri Slope Skilled Nursing in Bismarck, ND.

Ruth was born August 7, 1935 the daughter of Ernest C. and Mary (Hins) Martel. She grew to womanhood in the area, attending grade school and graduating from Medina High School.

She and Preston Metzler where married August 7, 1954, they made...

Helen Cox

Helen Cox

Sep 4, 2024

Helen Cox, 76, passed away peacefully in her sleep Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at Golden Acres Manor nursing home in Carrington, ND after a prolonged illness.

Helen Gladys Devereaux was born October 28, 1947 at Tappen Hospital in Tappen, ND. She was the third and youngest child born to William “Bill” and Ida (Fanderick) Devereaux. Helen would spend her childhood growing...

Ethan Igl

Ethan Igl

Sep 3, 2024

Ethan Lawrence Igl, 19, Jamestown, ND passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at his home with his family in Jamestown after an 8-month battle with cancer. 

Ethan was born on December 28, 2004 in Jamestown, ND. He is the son of Larry and Amy (Tomaska) Igl and the brother of Alex Igl. He grew up in Jamestown, attending Saint John’s Academy...

Vivian Heidinger

Vivian Heidinger

Sep 2, 2024

Vivian Heidinger, 98, Kulm, ND died Monday, September 2, 2024 at Jamestown Regional Medical Center in Jamestown.

Vivian Buerkley was born August 14, 1926 in LaMoure County, West of Kulm the daughter of Fred and Christina (Burkle) Buerkley. She grew to womanhood in the area, attended grade school, and graduated from Kulm High School in 1944. She taught school in the...

Margie Ann Dockter

Margie Ann Dockter

Aug 29, 2024

Margie Ann Dockter, 79, of Medina, North Dakota, peacefully passed away at Sanford Medical Center of Fargo on Thursday, August 29th, 2024, with loved ones by her side. 

Margie Ann Suko was born December 27, 1944, in Jamestown, ND. She was the daughter of Gotthilf and Leona (Remboldt) Suko. She grew up on the family farm and attended country school in...

Walter Wichael

Walter Wichael

Aug 28, 2024

Walter Wichael, 65, Jamestown, ND died Wednesday August 28, 2024 at his home in Jamestown.

Walter was born September 23, 1958 at Moorhead, MN, the son of Wylie and Doris (Anderson) Wichael. He attended school where he received his elementary education.

Walter worked in the Jamestown area doing lawn work and, in the winter, did snow removal.

Walter is survived by his brother...

Jolyne Ann Wegner

Jolyne Ann Wegner

Aug 28, 2024

Jolyne Wegner, 79, Alfred, ND died Wednesday August 28, 2024 at Eventide @ Hi-Acres in Jamestown.

Jolyne Ann Walker was born May 1, 1945 at Courtenay, ND, the daughter of Joe and Gladys (Backer) Walker. She attended school at Courtenay and graduated from Courtenay High school in 1963. From 1963 – 1966 she worked at DePuy Sorkness Clinic in Jamestown, as...

Albin Kleingartner

Albin Kleingartner

Aug 22, 2024

Albin Eldo Kleingartner, 91, Gackle, ND went to be with Jesus on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at the Gackle Care Center.

Albin was born Southwest of Gackle, ND on October 27, 1932,to Balzer and Olga (Schlenker) Kleingartner. He was three years old and one of six little boys in his family when his mother passed away shortly after giving birth to...

Lance Patten

Lance Patten

Aug 15, 2024

Lance Patten, 48, died of a heart attack August 15, 2024 at his home in Jamestown ND.

Lance was born in Bismarck ND on October 17th, 1975. We grew up side by side facing life’s challenges together. We shared countless adventures and moved thru various schools. Lance ultimately received his high school diploma from Fargo North High School. Lance was known...