Obituaries

Darwin Helbling

Darwin Helbling

Mar 26, 2024

Darwin A. Helbling, 66, of Mandan, passed away on March 26, 2024, at Sanford Health hospital, surrounded by his family.

Visitation will be held from 5-7pm on Monday, April 1st at Weigel Funeral Home, Mandan, with a prayer service following at 7pm. A celebration of Darwin’s life will take place at a later date.

Darwin Allen was born on February 12, 1958,...

Verna Kary

Verna Kary

Mar 25, 2024

Today, March 25, 2024, our precious mother, Verna Kary, made her way to her heavenly home with her children by her side, knowing she was loved. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 AM on Monday, April 1, 2024, at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Bismarck with Msgr. Patrick Schumacher presiding. Burial will follow at Mandan Union Cemetery. Visitation...

Merry Wetsch

Merry Wetsch

Mar 25, 2024

Merry Wetsch, 75, of Mandan, passed away March 25, 2024, at Miller Pointe Care Center in Mandan after a short battle with cancer.

Per Merry’s wishes for a simple service, an informal Celebration of Life service will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, March 29, 2024, at Weigel Funeral Home, Mandan, with Pastor Bruce Adams officiating. Visitation will be held...

Valerie Ann Olheiser

Valerie Ann Olheiser

Mar 20, 2024

Valerie Ann Olheiser, 67, of Mandan, passed away unexpectedly on March 20, 2024, at her home.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at First Lutheran Church, Mandan, with Pastor Phil Leer officiating. Burial will be at Mandan Union Cemetery. 

Visitation will be held from 5-7 PM on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at Weigel Funeral...

Floyd P Roehrich

Floyd P Roehrich

Mar 13, 2024

Floyd P. Roehrich, 89, Mandan, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his loved ones on March 13, 2024, at the Good Samaritan Home in Mandan.

 Mass of Christian burial will be held at 1:30 PM on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mandan, with Fr. Josh Waltz celebrating.  Burial of cremains will follow the service at the ND...

Frank M. Kuntz

Frank M. Kuntz

Mar 11, 2024

Frank “Francis” M. Kuntz, 79, of Mandan, ND passed away March 11, 2024 at Sanford Health in Bismarck following a short illness.  

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 1:00 PM Friday, March 15th at the Church of St. Joseph in Mandan.  Burial will follow in Mandan Union Cemetery.   A Rosary & Prayer Service will be held at...

Janice Mary Glatt

Janice Mary Glatt

Mar 9, 2024

Janice Glatt, 78, Mandan, died March 9, 2024, at Miller Pointe Care Center in Mandan after a courageous battle with cancer.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 AM on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mandan, with Fr. Josh Waltz celebrating.  Following the burial Mass, the family will be taking Janice and Alvin home to Napoleon,...

James Rajkowski

James Rajkowski

Mar 9, 2024

Jim Rajkowski, age 75, of Ray, ND, passed away March 9, 2024, at Missouri Slope Care Center in Bismarck, two days before his 76thbirthday. 

He will be interred at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery in Mandan at a later date.   

Jim was born in St. Cloud, MN, on March 11, 1948, to Henry and Angeline (Jochum) Rajkowski.  He grew up in...

Ray Zempel

Ray Zempel

Mar 9, 2024

Ray “Buck” Zempel, 84, of Mandan, died March 9, 2024, at Sanford Health, Bismarck.

A funeral service will be held at 10 AM on Friday, March 15, 2024, at Almont Lutheran Church, Almont, ND, with Rev. Bill Dodd officiating. Burial will be at Sims Cemetery in Almont.  Cremation has taken place and the family will greet friends one hour prior to...

Karter Patrick Pfahl

Karter Patrick Pfahl

Mar 4, 2024

Karter Patrick Pfahl, 17, Mandan, passed away at his home on March 4, 2024, after a hard-fought battle with mental illness, depression, and autism.

A memorial service will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at American Lutheran Church, Mandan, with Rev. Dean Johansen officiating. Burial will be at Mandan Union Cemetery.  

Visitation will be held from 5:30...

Shelly Simburger

Shelly Simburger

Mar 4, 2024

Shelly Diane Simburger (Isaacs), 67, of Mandan, a beloved mother to five sons and two daughters, passed away on March 4, 2024, at her home after a multi-year war against pancreatic cancer. She left this world surrounded by her family and friends, fully reassured that she loved and was loved by all those around her.A memorial service will be held...

Hildegard Steckler

Hildegard Steckler

Feb 24, 2024

Our sweet Momma Hildegard (Fleck) Steckler, 96 of Mandan, ND passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024, surrounded by her family, at Edgewood Assisted Living, Mandan, ND. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 AM on Thursday, February 29 at Christ the King Catholic Church in Mandan with Fr. Fred Harvey celebrating. Burial will follow at Mandan Union Cemetery....

Caroline Zachmeier

Caroline Zachmeier

Feb 24, 2024

Caroline “Carol” Zachmeier, 86, of Little Falls, MN, formerly of Mandan, passed away February 24, 2024, in Little Falls, MN.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, March 1, 2024, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mandan, with Father Joshua Waltz as celebrant. Burial will be at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery. 

Visitation will be held from 5-7...

John E Olheiser

John E Olheiser

Feb 19, 2024

John E. Olheiser, 90, Mandan, passed away Monday, February 19, 2024, at Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center in Bismarck. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, February 23 at 10:30 AM at Christ the King Catholic Church in Mandan with Fr. Fred Harvey officiating. Burial of cremains will follow at the North Dakota Veteran’s Cemetery with full military...

Harlan Werner

Harlan Werner

Feb 12, 2024

Harlan Duane Werner, 81, passed away on February 12, 2024.

The Celebration of Life Service will take place at 1:00 PM on Friday, February 16, 2024, at Weigel Funeral Home, Mandan. Burial will follow at Mandan Union Cemetery.

Visitation will be on Thursday, February 15, 2024, from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Weigel Funeral Home, Mandan, with a Prayer Service at 7:00...

Richard "Rick" C. Blank

Richard "Rick" C. Blank

Feb 10, 2024

Richard “Rick” Blank, age 81 of Mandan, ND, passed away peacefully at his home on February 10, 2024 under the care of hospice.  A committal service will be held 1:00 PM Thursday, February 15th at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery with military honors. 

 He was a devoted husband, cherished father, and beloved grandfather.  Rick leaves behind a legacy of love and...

Jean Sullivan

Jean Sullivan

Feb 10, 2024

Jean Louise Sullivan, 72, passed away peacefully at her home on February 10, 2024, with her family present. Jean’s battles with cancer were finally lost…having survived breast cancer, then pancreatic cancer, and finally esophageal cancer, which was the battle that was lost. God gave her 24 extra years to enjoy life with family and her grandchildren.

Jean was born in Bismarck...

Margie Zeller

Margie Zeller

Feb 5, 2024

Margie (Jerke) Zeller, 83, passed peacefully into the arms of the lord on February 5th, 2024, at Miller Pointe in Mandan, ND. Funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Monday February 12, 2024, at First Lutheran Church in Mandan with Pastor Phil Leer presiding. Burial will follow at 2 PM at the North Dakota Veteran’s Cemetery. Visitation will...

William A. Strutz

William A. Strutz

Jan 25, 2024

William A. Strutz, 89, of Bismarck, ND, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at Missouri Slope Care Center in Bismarck.

William “Bill”  A. Strutz was born in Bismarck, North Dakota, to Alvin and Vee Strutz on May 13,1934. He grew up in Bismarck and graduated from Bismarck High School where he participated in track and choir....

Darlene Leingang

Darlene Leingang

Jan 24, 2024

Darlene Marie Leingang, 76, of Mandan, ND, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the Baptist Home in Bismarck on Wednesday, January 24, 2024.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Monday, January 29, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Christ the King Catholic Church, Mandan, ND with Rev. Fred Harvey presiding. Burial will follow at Mandan Union Cemetery.

Visitation will...

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