Obituaries

Chester E. Morrelle

Chester E. Morrelle

Dec 14, 2025

Chester E. Morrelle, 101, of Mandan, ND passed away December 14th, 2025 at his residence.

At his request, a private burial will be held at Mandan Union Cemetery.

Robert Kellar

Robert Kellar

Dec 13, 2025

Robert A. Kellar, 72, passed away unexpectedly on December 13, 2025, in Mandan.

No services are planned at this time. Arrangements for disposition have been made with Weigel Funeral Home.

Mark Weigel

Mark Weigel

Dec 13, 2025

Mark Weigel, age 71, passed away December 13, 2025, at St. Gabriel’s Benedictine Living Community in Bismarck, North Dakota. 

Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10 AM on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Ascension Catholic Church, Bismarck, with Fr. Russell Kovash celebrating. Burial will be held at later next year at St. Philomena Church in Selfridge, North Dakota

Visitation will...

Lori Marx (Boehm)

Lori Marx (Boehm)

Dec 8, 2025

Lori Kaye Marx (Boehm), 57, passed away December 8, 2025, at St. Benedictine Nursing Home in Dickinson.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Spirit of Life Catholic Church, Mandan. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at the church. 

Lori was born September 30, 1968, in Bismarck, to Lawrence...

Frank Leingang

Frank Leingang

Dec 5, 2025

Frank Philip Leingang, born March 6, 1956, passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 5, 2025. Though he spent time living throughout the United States, Frank’s roots were firmly in North Dakota, where he was born and raised.

Frank was known for his spunky attitude, sharp humor, and the way he refused to take anyone’s nonsense. He lived life boldly...

Wayne M. Hatzenbuehler

Wayne M. Hatzenbuehler

Dec 4, 2025

In Loving Memory of Wayne Martin Hatzenbuehler

“The Sign Language Master” • “The Two-Stepping King”

June 5, 1953 – December 4, 2025

Wayne Martin Hatzenbuehler was born on June 5, 1953, to Ralph Hatzenbuehler and Florentine (Mosbrucker) Hatzenbuehler, and from that moment on, the world had no idea the whirlwind it was about to experience. He went on to live a larger-than-life story—one...

Anna Berger

Anna Berger

Dec 2, 2025

Anna Marie Berger, 94, of Mandan, passed away on December 2, 2025, at Missouri Slope LCC on Washington.

Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mandan, with Fr. Josh Waltz celebrating. Burial will follow at Mandan Union Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5-7 PM on Tuesday, December 9,...

Marvin Klein

Marvin Klein

Nov 30, 2025

Marvin Andrew Klein, 78, passed away November 30, 2025, at the M.T. Pockets Ranch in Solen, ND, from Acute Myeloid Leukemia. 

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Mandan, with Fr. Frank Schuster celebrating and Fr. Josh Waltz concelebrating. Burial will follow at the North Dakota Veterans...

Randy James Ternes

Randy James Ternes

Nov 29, 2025

Randy Ternes, 63, of Flasher, passed away November 29, 2025.

A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, December 5, 2025, at Weigel Funeral Home in Mandan with Deacon Kevin Leingang presiding. Family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will take place at 10:30 AM on Saturday, December 6, 2025,...

Darlene Graner

Darlene Graner

Nov 29, 2025

Darlene Graner, 92, Mandan, passed away on November 29, 2025, at CHI St. Alexius Medical Center in Bismarck.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at Christ the King Catholic Church, Mandan, with Fr. Fred Harvey celebrating. Burial will follow the service at Mandan Union Cemetery.

Visitation will take place one hour prior to...

Johnny L Grosgebauer

Johnny L Grosgebauer

Nov 22, 2025

Johnny Lee Grosgebauer, 76, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Christ the King Catholic Church, Mandan. Burial will follow at Mandan Union Cemetery.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, from 5:00 - 7:00 PM at Weigel Funeral Home,...

Robert Sheldon

Robert Sheldon

Nov 21, 2025

Robert Daryl Sheldon, 74 of Lincoln, ND, passed away from cancer in the pancreas and liver on Friday, November 21, 2025. Born May 6, 1951, to Catherine (Burke) and Daryl Sheldon in Hammond Indiana. Bob grew up in Mandan and went to Mandan schools. He graduated Mandan High School and went on to graduate from the University of North Dakota.

Throughout...

Theodore "Ted" Anderst

Theodore "Ted" Anderst

Nov 19, 2025

Theodore Jacob Anderst (Ted), our beloved father, brother, and grandfather, departed our world peacefully for heaven at the age of 79 on November 19, 2025. Ted was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Eileen (Haas) Anderst and by his partner of many recent years, Betty Jo Tweed. Ted is survived by his two daughters, Antoinette (Toni) Phillips (John)...

Theodore Edson

Theodore Edson

Nov 17, 2025

Theodore "Ted" Edson Jr., 53, New Salem, passed away peacefully Monday, November 17, 2025 at his home in New Salem. Cremation has taken place and a service will be held at a later date in Vermont.

Noel Kallevig

Noel Kallevig

Nov 10, 2025

Noel Kallevig, passed away Monday, November 10, 2025, at a Bismarck Hospital after a brief fight with cancer, with his daughter by his side.

Visitation will be held from 1:00-2:00 PM on Monday, November 17, 2025, at Weigel Funeral Home, 309 4th Ave. NW, Mandan, with a prayer service beginning at 2:00 PM. Burial will follow in Mandan Union Cemetery.

Noel was...

Daniel Furaus

Daniel Furaus

Nov 8, 2025

Daniel “Dan” Furaus passed away peacefully at home on November 8, 2025, surrounded by family, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 AM on Friday, November 14 at Spirit of Life Catholic Church in Mandan with Fr. Keith Streifel presiding. Burial will follow a luncheon at 1:30 PM at Mandan Union Cemetery....

Annette "Netty" Braun

Annette "Netty" Braun

Nov 1, 2025

Annette “Netty” Braun, 74, of Mandan, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 1, 2025.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Spirit of Life Catholic Church in Mandan. Rite of Committal will follow at Mandan Union Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00-6:00 p.m. on Friday, November 7, 2025, at Weigel Funeral...

Emily Barnhart

Emily Barnhart

Nov 1, 2025

Emily Barnhart, 41, a lifelong Mandan resident, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2025, from complications of a stroke. She was surrounded in her final days by her family and friends whom she loved so deeply.

A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at First Lutheran Church, Mandan, with Pastor Phil Leer officiating. Burial...

Robert "Vern" Ereth

Robert "Vern" Ereth

Oct 28, 2025

Robert “Vern” Ereth, 92, died October 28, 2025, at Garrison Memorial Nursing Facility in Garrison, ND.

Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:30 AM on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at Spirit of Life Catholic Church, Mandan, with Fr. Keith Streifel celebrating. Burial will be at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery with full military honors.

Visitation will be held from 4-6...

Gloria Cofer

Gloria Cofer

Oct 26, 2025

Gloria (Schaner) Cofer, 73, of New Salem, passed away on October 26, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, October 31, 2025, at St. Pius V Catholic Church, New Salem, ND, with Father Stephen Folorunso as Celebrant. Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery in New Salem, ND.

Visitation will be held...