Obituaries

Timothy Johnson

Timothy Johnson

Jan 19, 2025

Our brother Tim was born on September 29, 1959, and journeyed to be with his Heavenly family on January 19, 2025, after a brief diagnosis of cancer. He was the fourth of five children born to Leif and Angie Johnson.

Tim was one of the hardest-working men you could ever meet. He could be independent and stubborn, yet he had a...

Arwin "Spud" Uttech

Arwin "Spud" Uttech

Feb 5, 2025

On Wednesday, February 5th, 2025, Arwin “Spud” Uttech passed unexpectedly at Makati Medical Center while on vacation in the Philippines. His departure leaves a deep void in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.

Spud was born to Arvid and Alleyne Uttech on June 30, 1951 in Dickinson, ND. He was the second of 5 children. From a young...

Mary Ann Lachenmeier

Mary Ann Lachenmeier

Apr 28, 2025

Mary Ann Lachenmeier, 77, Mandan, passed away Monday, April 28, 2025 at Miller Pointe in Mandan. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, May 6 at Weigel Funeral Home in Mandan. Burial will follow at Mandan Union Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday, May 5 from 4-6 PM at Weigel Funeral Home in Mandan.

Amanda Kist

Amanda Kist

Apr 26, 2025

Amanda Kist, age 39 of Mandan, went to be with the Lord on April 26, 2025.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 2, 2025, at 10:30 AM at First Lutheran Church, 408 9th St NW, Mandan, ND. 

Visitation will be on Thursday, May 1, 2025, from 4:00 - 6:00 PM with a prayer service at 6:00 PM at First...

Patti Ann Herring

Patti Ann Herring

Apr 25, 2025

Patti Ann Herring (Brunelle) of Flasher, went to be with our Lord and Savior on April 25, 2025, at the age of 70.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Flasher. Visitation will be held from 5-6 P.M., Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Flasher with...

Caroline Kilen

Caroline Kilen

Apr 23, 2025

Caroline Kilen, 77, of Mandan, ND, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2025, surrounded by her loving family after fighting a 8 month battle with Cancer.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 A.M., Monday, April 28, 2025 at Corpus Christi Church, 1919 N 2nd St., Bismarck. Visitation will be from 3-5 P.M., Sunday, April 27, 2025 at Weigel Funeral Home...

Kody Wingerter

Kody Wingerter

Apr 19, 2025

Kody W. Wingerter (Wingnut), 50, of Mandan ND, went to heaven on April 19th, 2025 in Minneapolis MN.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held 10:00 AM Saturday, April 26th at Weigel Funeral Home with Deacon Randy Frohlich presiding. Burial will follow in the St. Philomena Cemetery in Selfridge.

Visitation will be held 4PM to 6PM Friday at the funeral home...

Kimberly Bullinger

Kimberly Bullinger

Apr 18, 2025

Kimberly “Kim” Bullinger, 64, passed away at her home in Mandan, North Dakota, on April 18, 2025.

Kim was born Kimberly Murrish on August 14, 1960, in Kearney, Nebraska, to Russell and Deanna Murrish. She graduated from North Platte high school in 1978 and moved shortly after with her family to Mandan, where she later met and married the love of...

Norma Schneider

Norma Schneider

Apr 17, 2025

Norma Harriet Schneider, 88, of Bismarck died on Holy Thursday, April 17, 2025.

Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, April 21, 2025, at Church of the Ascension, 1905 S. 3rd Street, Bismarck, with Fr. Nick Schneider as celebrant and Fr. Russell Kovash as con-celebrant. Burial will be held at a later date in New England,...

Kendre "Shelly" Fleck

Kendre "Shelly" Fleck

Apr 16, 2025

Kendre “Shelly” Fleck, 59, of Mandan, passed away peacefully in her home on April 16, 2025.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at Spirit of Life Catholic Church in Mandan with Fr. Keith Streifel celebrating. Burial will follow at Mandan Union Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4-6 PM on Wednesday, April 23, 2025,...

Dennis M. Fallgatter

Dennis M. Fallgatter

Apr 16, 2025

Dennis Fallgatter, 78, of Bismarck, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M., on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Faith Lutheran Church, 1402 E. Ave. C, Bismarck, with Pastor Sylvia Bull officiating. Burial will follow at 1:00 P.M. in the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery in Mandan with military honors...

Birgit Schaf

Birgit Schaf

Apr 15, 2025

Birgit Helga Schaf (Koch), 67, passed away 4/15/25 in Mandan, after a short but courageous battle with Lung Cancer. Even up until her passing, she wanted things to be her way. Her sons stepped out of the house for 15 minutes, and she decided that was the appropriate time to pass. Birgit was in constant care of her family, including...

Jim Friesz

Jim Friesz

Apr 10, 2025

James "Jim" Michael Friesz, a lifelong farmer with deep roots in the land he loved, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on April 10, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on May 27, 1939, in Flasher, ND, Jim was the 11th of 13 children welcomed into the large and hardworking family of Nick and Perpetua (Bada) Friesz....

Mary Stewart

Mary Stewart

Apr 7, 2025

Mary M. (Valk) Stewart, 85, of Mandan was called home on April 7, 2025. She passed peacefully in her sleep in the home she lovingly built with her husband of 64 years, Terry. She fought Alzheimer’s disease for five years, amazing us all with her efforts to hold on to as many of her precious memories as possible. 

Mass of Christian...

Marvin Way

Marvin Way

Apr 2, 2025

Marvin C. Way, 87, of Aitkin MN, passed away peacefully on his birthday April 2, 2025, surrounded by family and caring friends.

Marv was born April 2,1938, in Aitkin, MN to Ellis and Nellie (Bronner) Way. Marv graduated from Aitkin MN High School in 1956. Shortly after graduating, he enlisted in the military and served until 1974. After basic training, he...

Randy Stiller

Randy Stiller

Mar 26, 2025

Randy Stiller, 78, Hazen, passed away peacefully at his home on March 26, 2025.

A graveside committal will take place at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery at a later date.

William "Bill" Tescher

William "Bill" Tescher

Mar 23, 2025

William Joseph “Bill” Tescher, 77, of Mandan, went to meet Jesus on March 23, 2025, at Miller Pointe in Mandan.

Cremation has taken place. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, March 28, 2025, at Spirit of Life Catholic Church in Mandan with Fr. Keith Streifel presiding. Burial will take place at Mandan Union Cemetery.

Visitation will...

Mike Fried

Mike Fried

Mar 20, 2025

Mike Fried, 70, of Selfridge, ND, and Hermosa, SD, was called home by the Lord on March 20, 2025. Mike passed away unexpectedly while working on the farm.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM CDT on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Selfridge with Fr. Basil Atwell as celebrant, Msgr. Chad Gion as...

John Olzweski

John Olzweski

Mar 19, 2025

John Chris Olzweski, 53, of Mandan, passed away unexpectedly on March 19, 2025 in Bismarck.

John was born February 5, 1972, in Bismarck to Norman and Judy (McCarty) Olzweski.

John was preceded in death by his father in 2020.

John is survived by his mother, Judy Olzweski, Mandan and one sister, Mary Olzweski, Florida. Also, his girlfriend, Sheri and special friends, Candy and...

Anton "Tony" Welder

Anton "Tony" Welder

Mar 18, 2025

Anton "Tony" Paul Welder passed away on March 18, 2025, in Bismarck, North Dakota. Born on August 26, 1938, in Napoleon, North Dakota, Tony led a life marked by dedication to his family, passion for his profession, and commitment to his community.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:30 PM Monday, March 24, 2025, at Cathedral of the Holy...