Obituaries

Joyce Lenore Kepner

Joyce Lenore Kepner

Sep 28, 2025

Joyce Lenore Kepner, 82, of Fargo and formerly of Jamestown, a loving and cherished figure to many, was born on May 6, 1943, in Grand Forks, North Dakota to John Howard Vold and Lorene (Smith) Vold. She passed away peacefully at her residence in Fargo on September 28, 2025, surrounded by her husband, daughters and memories that will forever warm...

Clarence E. Netzer

Clarence E. Netzer

Sep 8, 2025

Clarence Emil "Red" Netzer, age 90, passed away Sept. 8, 2025 at Ave Maria Nursing Home in Jamestown, N.D. after struggling and suffering with congestive heart failure for over a year. He was at home under Hospice care then in Ave Maria for 5 days before he passed.

Clarence was born to Emil and Edna (Henne) Netzer on Aug. 21, 1935...

Kimberly Stroh

Kimberly Stroh

Sep 15, 2025

Kimberly Ann Stroh 61, Tappen, ND passed away at her home on Monday, September 15, 2025.

Kimberly Ann Syverson was born on December 18, 1963, at St. Ansgar Hospital in Moorhead, MN to Arvin and DiAnne Syverson. Kim was baptized and confirmed at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Moorhead, MN. She grew up in Ulen, MN, where she attended elementary school....

Lillian Ward

Lillian Ward

Sep 12, 2025

Lillian M Ward of Andover, MN passed away peacefully at home on Fri, Sept 12 at the age of 80.

Lillian was born on Dec 14, 1944 in ND and raised by Balzer and Martha Kleingartner. She attended a one room country school through 6th grade, then went to the Gackle High School. She married Dayton Ward on Aug 13 1961....

Kristi Lynne Lee

Kristi Lynne Lee

Sep 7, 2025

Kristi Lynne Lee, 44, left this earthly life on September 7, 2025, a beautiful fall evening, under hospice care and with family at her home.Kristi was born to Mona (McKenzie) and Jerome Lee Jr on November 16, 1980, in Fargo, and grew up in Jamestown. She was quick witted and funny, enjoying activities with friends and her pets.Beginning at age...

Arland Buchholz

Arland Buchholz

Sep 1, 2025

Arland Buchholz, 59, Jamestown, ND died Monday, September 1, 2025 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo.

Arland was born January 19, 1966 at Oakes, ND the son of Norman and Gladys Buchholz. He was raised in Gwinner and graduated from North Sargent Public School. He moved to Jamestown where he worked for Cavendish, Mark’s Diesel Repair, Northern Excavating and most recently Border...

Stephanie Peterson

Stephanie Peterson

Aug 26, 2025

Stephanie Peterson, 59, died Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at her home in Jamestown, ND in the arms of her husband, Ryan, following a lengthy battle with cancer and under the care of CHI Health at Home Hospice. 

She has been cremated with the family planning private services at a later time.

Kenneth Mickelson

Kenneth Mickelson

Aug 24, 2025

Kenneth Wayne Mickelson, aged 73, of Jamestown, ND passed away on August 24, 2025. Ken received a sudden and unexpected brain cancer diagnosis in early spring of 2025; he chose to spend his last summer filled with family, strength, and love.

Ken was born October 23, 1951 in Mobridge, South Dakota, one of four to Albert “Brick” and Anna Jane (Eidam)...

Rory Lee Metz

Rory Lee Metz

Aug 24, 2025

Rory Metz, 73, Alfred, ND died suddenly Sunday, August 24, 2025 in Gackle, ND.

Rory Lee Metz was born January 16, 1952 at Trinity Hospital in Jamestown the son of Reuben and Laura (Lammer) Metz. He grew up on the “home-place”, the Metz Farm near Alfred. He attended school in Alfred through 4th grade, the school merged with Gackle High School...

Vernon O'Connor

Vernon O'Connor

Aug 19, 2025

Vernon O’Connor, 78, died Tuesday August 19, 2025 at his home in Streeter, ND.

Vern was born on June 6, 1947, to Burdette and Berniece O’Connor and grew up in South Dakota.

In 1978 Vern moved to Fargo, ND where he met his first wife Deb with whom he had three children, Jodi, Chris and Melanie.

Vern later married Emma Jean Ingberg in...

Jason Rynestad

Jason Rynestad

Aug 17, 2025

Jason Rynestad, 52, Marion, ND died Sunday, August 17, 2025 at his home near Marion.

Interment- 11:00 AM Saturday, August 30, 2025 in the Fairview Cemetery, Bismarck, ND, near his parents.

William Kenneth Deutscher

William Kenneth Deutscher

Aug 17, 2025

William "Bill" Deutscher was born on December 6, 1939, to Edward and Aneta Deutscher on the family farm west of Streeter, North Dakota. He often shared fond memories of his childhood, including horse-drawn sleigh rides to school and the warm cookies lovingly baked by his mother.

After graduating from Streeter High School, Bill proudly served his country in the U.S. Army...

Dora Walters

Dora Walters

Aug 12, 2025

Dora Walters, 87, Wishek, ND died Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at her home in Wishek.

Dora Irene was born February 21, 1938 in Tornow, Germany, the daughter of Max and Paulina (Walhke) Thieme. She grew up in the area. Following schooling she became a secretary in Switzerland.

She and Steven Walters were married in August of 1961. The family moved around a...

Kenneth Dale Halvorson

Kenneth Dale Halvorson

Aug 10, 2025

Ken, also known as 'Grumpy' by his grandkids, was a jokester and always loved messing around with everyone. Kenneth Dale Halvorson, 72, of Jamestown ND, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on August 10, 2025.

He was born in Turtle Lake, ND in 1953, to Gertrude and Henry (Raymond). He spent some time in McClusky, ND and then on...

Donna Marie Narlock

Donna Marie Narlock

Aug 7, 2025

Donna Narlock, 88, of Mandan, ND, and formerly of Jamestown, ND, went to be with Jesus, Thursday, August 7, 2025 at Sunset Drive Nursing Home, Mandan.

Donna Marie was born April 24, 1937, in Grafton, ND, the daughter of Sylvester and Effie (Duray) Lizakowski.

She grew up and attended school in Ardoch, ND. She married Daniel Joseph Narlock on September 22, 1953...

Elizabeth Marie Clemens

Elizabeth Marie Clemens

Aug 3, 2025

Elizabeth (Lisa) M. Clemens (62) of Burnsville, MN, formerly of Jamestown, ND was welcomed back into the arms of The Lord when she passed away unexpectedly early August 2025. 

Lisa was born to Leo and Mary “Sally” (Gilronan) Clemens on February 16th, 1962. Elizabeth was the eldest of 4 children. She was raised Catholic and maintained her faith through her life....

Harold Duane Lien

Harold Duane Lien

Jul 29, 2025

Harold Duane Lien, age 80, of Jamestown, North Dakota, died Monday evening, July 29, 2025, at Jamestown Regional Medical Center, due to trauma from a fall. Harold was a long-time US Air Force veteran, assigned as a Bulgarian linguist interceptor for the National Security Agency. He also worked as a line-splicer in the telecommunications industry after his discharge.

A Graveside Service...

Wilbert Gutschmidt

Wilbert Gutschmidt

Jul 15, 2025

Wilbert Gutschmidt was born on November 21, 1927, to Richard R. and Elsie (Radke) Gutschmidt near Fredonia in Logan County. He was baptized and confirmed at the Congregational Church in Fredonia. Wilbert attended rural schools and completed his elementary education in 1942.

Wilbert proudly served in the United States Army from 1952 to 1954, spending sixteen months in Germany during the...

Charles V. Balvitsch

Charles V. Balvitsch

Jul 13, 2025

Charles Balvitsch, 64, Jamestown, ND, died Sunday, July 13, 2025, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo.

Charles was born October 20, 1960, at Rock Springs, WY the son of Frank and Marilyn (Nelson) Balvitsch. He grew up in the Glenfield area on the farm, attending school in Carrington and New Rockford.

He moved to Jamestown in 1984, where he became a part...

Howard Haupt

Howard Haupt

Jul 11, 2025

Howard "Howie" Henry Haupt, 93, Jamestown, ND died peacefully Friday, July 11, 2025 at his home with family by his side under the watchful care of JRMC Hospice and Cornerstone Caregivers. Howard was born July 7, 1932, in Venturia, ND, one of four sons of Rudolph and Emma (Burkle) Haupt. He grew up in Venturia, attending the local school through...